It has been happening for a few Octobers now but completely off the radar … until a proud daughter decided to change all that.
Serita Watt got in touch with Scunthorpe Live to let us know about the “fantastic display that takes weeks of preparation” that her mum arranges for her seven grown-up children, their partners, children and close friends. “I’d love to get her some recognition for her efforts she puts in, even though she won’t want her name in the paper,” said Serita.
“It’s something she started doing after losing her partner. She wanted to become a bit more open and thought she’d do a Halloween party to bring everyone together; it just keeps growing and growing.
“She’s just done a graveyard in her garden for this year. She absolutely loves doing all of this, she loves it more than Christmas.”
Serita’s mum spreads the Halloween fun right across her garden rather than indoors – “it’s immaculate inside and autumn themed at the moment” – because there isn’t enough room for her guests, otherwise. The display includes decorations, lights, a bar, Halloween nibbles and treats, and games for guests to enjoy – and this year there is the possibility of fireworks.
“Mum used to do a buffet but now there’s a big pot of stew for everyone and they walk around the garden eating it with bread and butter.” Serita said: “This year the party falls on October 26 – and it’s obligatory we go in costume.”
The extraordinary lengths that Serita’s mum goes to can be seen in the pictures below – if you know of anyone who can beat this Halloween display, let us know.
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Original artice: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/all-about/scunthorpe
