Scarefest is back at Newark Castle along with a ghostly tour with Ian Gillanders this Halloween, all in aid of the Children’s Bereavement Centre
Scarefest is again at Newark Castle is happening in aid of the Children’s Bereavement Centre.
The Children’s Bereavement Centre is a Newark-based charity that helps children and young people cope with the grieving process brought on by the death or terminal illness diagnosis of someone close.
96% of the Children’s Bereavement Centre income comes from fundraising in order to continue to provide free bereavement services across Nottinghamshire and parts of Lincolnshire.
ScareFest at Newark Castle is an annual event, being organised to help raise vital funds for the charity.
Rachel Wilson, fundraising manager at the Children’s Bereavement Centre said: “As a charity we feel that is important that our community events are free entry, and we are very excited to be organising our second annual Halloween event. Newark Castle grounds will remain open throughout the day so that everybody can enjoy the atmosphere, live entertainment and decorations.
“We have been supported once again this year by our headline sponsor, Hardy’s Farm Shop and Café at Farndon, who will also serving their delicious homemade food on the day. There will also be cakes, barbecue, a tuck shop, ice cream and coffee on site.”
The charity hopes to raise money by pre-selling children’s activity wristbands for £10.
The wristbands will give children access to Halloween activities including entry into the trick or treat experience, the props have been handcrafted and painted by Newark College students. There will be Halloween arts and crafts, a giant inflatable Helter-Skelter and creepy carnival style games.
Wristband holders will receive a Halloween goody bag which will include a pot of slime and a Comic Sanctum comic. Face painting and pumpkin picking will also be available for a suggested donation.
Fancy dress is encouraged, there will be certificates and goody bags for the best costume.
The event takes place on Sunday, October 29, 10am-4pm. To pre-book Children’s wristbands visit www.childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk/scarefestnewark. Don’t miss Newark Duck Race at 1pm.
The centre’s Newark Ghost Walk takes place a day earlier with author and host, Ian Gillanders.
Ian who led ghost walks in Newark has also published a book based on his spooky experiences. He now lives in Berkshire. He ran the regular ghost walks and experience nights for eight years at some of the area’s most haunted locations.
His book, Newark’s Historical Ghost Walk, looks back at some of the unexplained happenings that people reported to him over years. Born and bred in Newark, Nottinghamshire, Ian has always been fascinated by the wealth of history in Newark.
He said: ““The medieval market town is only one of a handful to still survive in England. It is therefore no surprise due to it’s colourful past, that strange sightings and unexplained incidents have occurred time and time again.
“My book is a combination of true stories and anecdotes, collected over the years from people participating on the history ghost walks and other events around the town, conducted by the author who has gained first-hand experience of the narrative.”
Ian will take a group on this fascinating tour by the many haunted spots of our picturesque old market town. It begins at Newark Castle, that was laid seige during the Civil War, and on to other ghostly locations.
Steeped in history and ghostly sightings through-out the centuries, many of the towns oldest buildings having stories to tell. Whether you are interested in history or ghostly goings on, this tour is ideal for anyone who wants to experience something different in Newark. Children are welcome, it is not a scary tour. The tour last 75 minutes.
Visit https://www.childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk/event/newarkghostwalk
Newark Ghost Walk proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Bereavement Centre. The tour begins at 5pm. Tickets are on sale now and are £10. To book the Newark Ghost Walk.
