I have always had a fascination with Mexican culture, not least Dia de los Muertos , the Mexican Day of the Dead fiesta.
This festival and the Mexicans’ attitude to death, offers a very different perspective to our culture, which has become a very grey, ‘under the carpet’ affair, as opposed to the Mexican day of the Dead which is a colourful celebration of life and death, a remembrance of those lost.
I felt that it was something we truly lacked in our culture – death seems to be something we have difficulty addressing and coming to terms with – what this festival does is it...
The first community building in Cranbrook is now complete and the asset has been handed over to East Devon District Council which intends to open the doors to the Younghayes Centre in time for the community’s Hallowe’en pumpkin party.
Following a delay with the handover of the building due to legal technicalities, Councillor Paul Diviani, Leader of East Devon District Council, was today delighted to hear that the building now belongs to East Devon.
He said: “Thank the Lord! Every day a false hope dawned but at long last we have the keys to the doors of the Younghayes Centre...
If a spot of quirky fun is what you and your kids need this Hallowe'en, then get wellied-up and head for Riverford near Totnes.
Their Pumpkin Day is legendary and with good reason; it’s full of busy fun, tasty food and a good dose of fresh air…and it’s free entry!
Children’s activities include apple pressing, worm digging, pumpkin carving, face painting and vegetable games. When that all gets too much, they can settle down to paint spooky pictures in the creativity area or take a tractor ride around the farm to see where the team grow the veg for the farm’s vegboxes....
Princesshay Shopping Centre has partnered up with the MS Society to support people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), by hosting the Big Orange Drop Abseil on Thursday 31st October from 12 noon until 7pm.
Princesshay and the MS Society are very keen for all to get involved and aim to raise as much money as possible. So if descending a massive 80 feet on Halloween sounds like your kind of thing and you’re over 12 years old, the centre would love to hear from you!
Isca Outdoor will be providing the essential equipment, fully qualified instructors and ground level training...
Lots of free fun activities for Hallowe'en Join everyone in the grounds for lots of games and activities to keep you warm, including the Halloween quiz trail.
There wil be pumpkin carving with NT Ranger Kate from 10.30am-12.30pm. Please bring your own pumpkin, but carving tools will be provided.
Travel on the tram of terror during the half term break. The tram will depart from Seaton. Travel with our gruesome tram drivers to Colyton Station where there will be spooky entertainment.
Tickets:
Ticket price – tram ride, spooky entertainment and baddie bag (children only): adults £10, children (3-5) £8, children under 3 £4.
In addition to the activities previously highlighted at The Exeter Daily, click here for details, there are a number of places to take the kiddies this half term.
If your children are creative, then try mask-making at Exmouth Library or for more outdoorsy types there are plenty of fun activities at Pennywell such as miniature pig racing!
Craft activities at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
29th-30th October
Half term craft activities for children aged four and over. Under eights must be supervised by a responsible adult. Booking...
