Spookily spoilt for treats in Reading
Laura Routledge • Published 27 Oct 2011 17:30
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Duchess of Kent Hospice volunteer David Rigby, community fundraiser Sue Day, director of fundraising George Solly and marketing manager Ritu Johnson prepare for a spooky event.
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FRIENDS and families are in for a scream this weekend when halloween creeps back into Reading.
Ghouls, ghosts and vampires will take over the town to celebrate things that go bump in the night, when spooky stalls and gripping games invade Purley on Sunday.
The fancy dress halloween party, which will raise money for Reading's Duchess of Kent House Hospice, is from 5-7pm at The Barn in Goosecroft Recreation Ground, off Beech Road, and there will be hot food and refreshments.
Sue Day, the hospice charity's community fundraiser, said: "This event will especially appeal to those with young families who want to do something truly spooky. Last year we had an overwhelming response from local families who really appreciated an alternative to trawling the streets with their children!"
Tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for children aged under 16. Call 0118 939 4889 or email spooktacular@dokhc.org.uk
* THE Shaw Trust will kick off the freaky fun when it transforms youngsters into creepy characters at its Oxford Road store with facepainting sessions from 9am-5pm today (Thursday) and tomorrow. The devilish designs cost between £1 and £2, with all proceeds going to the charity.
* A SCARY mask-making party will get children into the spooky swing of things at Whitley Wood Community Centre tomorrow (Friday).
Wolves, vampires and witches will be brought back to life from 2pm, before families enjoy a party.
Admission is 50p but children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.
* A DEMONIC disco and barbecue will provide another toe-tapping terror tomorrow (Friday).
It will run from 6.30-9.30pm at the South Reading Youth and Community Centre in Northumberland Avenue. Entry is £1 and includes food.
* DAREDEVILS looking for a thrill will have more than the hairs on their neck raised when they take the plunge from Reading's tallest building.
More than 60 people dressed as zombies, witches and other creepy characters will abseil down The Blade in Abbey Street on Saturday in aid of homelessness charity St Mungo's.
Visitors gathering to watch the spine chilling 15-storey stunt unravel can also enjoy facepainting and other family activities.
* BITE sandwich and coffee bar in Emmer Green will be running a fundraising Halloween menu on Monday - complete with pumpkin soup and spooky cake. Children in fancy dress will also receive a free treat. Money raised will towards funds being raised by Caroline Streatfield-Chalk, who is running next year's London Marathon in aid of Sparks, the medical research charity for children.
This article appeared in Reading Chronicle 27 Oct 11
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