Bury Council’s rangers have organised a super scary programme of events for the October school holidays.
Youngsters and their families are invited to carve their pumpkins into spooky Halloween masks at sessions held across the borough.
Booking is essential, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own pumpkin!
The pumpkin carving sessions are: Tuesday 25 Oct at St Mary’s Park, Prestwich (0161 253 5522); Wednesday 26 Oct at Close Park in Radcliffe (0161 724 8173) and Clarence Park, Bury (0161 797 3896): Thursday 27 Oct at Openshaw Park, Bury (0161 797 6524) and Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom (call 01706 82 3358); Friday 28 Oct at Town Meadow, Laurel Street, Tottington (01706 82 3358) and Whitefield Park, Whitefield (0161 766 9087).
On Tuesday 25 Oct, drop in for a morning of creepy crafty fun at Burrs Country Park if you dare! Meet at the chimney in the main car park, 10am till 11.15am (0161 253 7984).
And finally, on Saturday 29 Oct, you can join the Friends of Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom on their Halloween Lantern Parade. There will also be various crafts, games and activities for all to take part in including a pumpkin carving competition and refreshments. The event runs from 3pm to 8pm - for more information contact Ronald Berry on 01706 82 3358.
