Thought the ghosts and ghouls were gone for another year? Not quite - we're not ready to let this one go just yet!
This October half-term, families at one of the developments we manage got into the Halloween spirit with a ghost trail and a Best Dressed Halloween House competition, as neighbours got together for some spooky seasonal fun.
Both activities were organised by the community events team, SCL, and we were proud to support proceedings by providing the prizes to celebrate some brilliantly creative spookiness.
The Halloween Ghost Trail
Seven scary characters were hidden around the estate, and families followed the trail to find them all and uncover a mystery word. It was a great excuse to get out and about during the half-term break, as well as being a free activity the whole family could enjoy together.
Two resident volunteers, Bonnie and Malcolm, gave up their time and helped provide the trail stakes, which made the whole thing possible - a lovely example of the community pitching in.
Best Dressed Halloween House
Residents also showed off their creativity in the Best Dressed Halloween House competition, with some fantastic decorations on display around the estate. It was brilliant to see how much effort had gone into decorating homes, and the excitement it brought for local children.
Oliver Taylor, Regional Director at Preim, said: "This is exactly the kind of thing that makes a development feel like a community rather than just a collection of homes. The effort residents put into their decorations, and the enjoyment it brought to the children living around them, was brilliant to see. We're really pleased to have been able to support the activities with prizes, and a big thank you goes to the events team and volunteers who made it all happen."
Building on the Community Spirit
It's been really encouraging to see so many residents getting involved, and there's hope to build on these activities with more opportunities for neighbours to come together throughout the year. Planning for Christmas is, no doubt, already well under way!
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, volunteered, and helped spread the word.
