Blantyre’s much-loved baby and toddler playgroup ‘Blantyre Bonnie Tots’,, is gearing up for its annual Halloween parties on Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th October – and they’re looking for a little local magic! The group run from the Nazarene Hall, which relies on charitable funding and community support, provides a safe, fun space for local little ones and their parents to […]
Michelle Campaigne has transformed her home on Heathcliffe Avenue into a spectacular Halloween display, delighting passers-by with her impressive decorations. Her efforts have become part of local tradition, with the saying that her display marks the start of Halloween planning for the community. Her work sets a high standard for festive creativity.
WOW! What can we say , Blantyre! You guys know how to do “Halloween”!! This must have been the best year by FAR….. judging by all the incredible costumes and sheer effort gone into your spooky night! The costumes and make up look amazing!! We’ve been absolutely inundated with hundreds of Halloween photos tonight and […]
Wishing you a night full of fright and a Halloween filled with eerie delights! May the spirits be kind, and the candy be plenty! Be safe out there! Happy Halloween!
Here’s a wonderful spooky promotion for kids out trick or treating in Blantyre tomorrow (Thursday)! The Snack Box Vending Services will once again be setting up their vending machine for kids this Halloween, this time at Victoria Street, Blantyre. From 5pm on Thursday 31st October, children will be able to use the vending machine, which […]
A little reminder for this Thursday’s Halloween. Your idea of Halloween fun might not be someone else’s. It’s generally a good idea to avoid calling at people’s houses when trick-or-treating if you aren’t sure they’d like to join in with Halloween. As a rule of thumb, if they’ve got decorations outside their house or in […]
Another fabulous Halloween Party to look forward to at the Beacons, Station Road, Blantyre. Taking place at 1 Station Road, on Wednesday 30th October, there’s music. Fancy dress too!For more information, please see Blantyre Beacons Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SLBeacons
Halloween in Scotland traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a celebration marking the end of the harvest season and start of winter. Scots believed that on October 31, the veil between the living and the spirit world was at its thinnest, allowing ghosts to roam freely. To ward off these spirits, people […]