<![CDATA[Pressat Main Newswire]]> https://pressat.co.uk/category/halloween/ <![CDATA[Pressat Main Newswire]]> https://pressat.co.uk/media/site/logo.png https://pressat.co.uk/category/halloween/ en-gb Copyright: (C) Pressat Pressat <![CDATA[ Horror Classics Reimagined: Dead & Read Merges Literature with Heavy Metal Culture ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/horror-classics-reimagined-dead-read-merges-literature-with-heavy-metal-culture-74de50145736fa2dc8c51cabdd8b3734/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/horror-classics-reimagined-dead-read-merges-literature-with-heavy-metal-culture-74de50145736fa2dc8c51cabdd8b3734/ Wednesday 1 November, 2023
Highlights 




Dead & Read launches a unique fusion of classic literature with a heavy metal twist.Max Minerva’s Co-Founder, Sam Taylor, brings his expertise from both the music and book industries to the forefront. Literature lovers can now express their passion with exclusive merchandise including posters, t-shirts, and collectibles.Limited Edition Collections: Only 666 copies featuring classics like Frankenstein, The Turn Of The Screw, and In A Glass Darkly. World-Renowned Artwork: Illustrations by Dan Mumford, known for his work with Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Queens Of The Stone Age.

Bristol, United Kingdom - October 31, 2023 - Dead & Read, a trailblazing literary venture, is thrilled to announce its Kickstarter launch, aiming to revolutionize the world of classic literature. With the infusion of heavy metal aesthetics, Dead & Read bridges the gap between literary enthusiasts and rock culture, epitomizing the innovative spirit of its founder, Sam Taylor.


Reviving the Classics with a Roaring Beat

Bookish fans have pondered over the absence of merchandise for classic literature in the same way the music industry celebrates its artists. Recognizing this void, Sam Taylor, whose career has crossed over from music to books, was inspired to provide literature fans with high quality, collectible art. With Dead & Read, Taylor seamlessly blends the reverence for classic literature with the edgy, rebellious spirit of heavy metal.


Merchandising the Classics 

Key Features of Dead & Read's offerings:



 Reimagined book covers combining the charm of classic tales with heavy metal designs. Exclusive apparel including t-shirts showcasing iconic literary figures in heavy metal renditions.

“As a live music fan, I love the ability to collect posters and other merchandise that keeps the memory of the moment alive. The music industry really knows how to give their fans covetable and collectible memorabilia, which is just not something you find with books. So this Halloween, we’re launching our first collection of Classics - 3 Horror titles with a Heavy Metal twist,” says founder Sam Taylor.


Beyond The Books: Dead & Read’s Authentic Merchandise

The artistic elements extends beyond the pages. Every book is complemented by screen-printed t-shirts and signed posters, turning each piece into a collector's dream. The horror-heavy metal blend is visually represented by the spellbinding illustrations of Dan Mumford, who has a rich history of creating for rock legends like Metallica and Iron Maiden.


This is Dead & Read’s first Kickstarter, inviting readers and music lovers to wear their passions, quite literally, and proclaim their love for age-old tales with a contemporary twist.



Horror x Heavy Metal: An Unparalleled Edition

With just 666 copies of each horror classic, these collections are exclusive masterpieces. This iconic number pays homage to the horror genre and the brilliant imagery that goes with it.


Dead & Read’s collections are the future for literature and music lovers Dive into the tales, wear the stories, and embrace the rhythm. Visit Dead & Read's Kickstarter page to secure your limited edition collection.


About Dead & Read

Dead & Read is a literary initiative by Sam Taylor, co-founder of Max Minerva’s Books, an independent bookshop with locations in Bristol and Portishead. With a history in both the music industry and book trade, Taylor envisioned a platform where literature and music collide, resulting in collectibles that fans across both realms would treasure. Dead & Read is more than a brand; it's a revolution in the world of literature and music.


For press inquiries, please contact: Sam Taylor Founder, Dead & Read


Phone: +44 7901 042 165


Email: hello@deadandread.co


Website: Our Kickstarter Page 


Social Media Handles: @deadandread on Instagram





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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deadandread/three-horror-classics-with-a-heavy-metal-twist 01 Nov 2023 06:31:15 GMT Christmas Entertainment & Arts Halloween Retail & Fashion
<![CDATA[ Experience Halloween Like Never Before at Butser Ancient Farm ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/experience-halloween-like-never-before-at-butser-ancient-farm-61dfb2646059951120e508b7801713f1/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/experience-halloween-like-never-before-at-butser-ancient-farm-61dfb2646059951120e508b7801713f1/ Monday 18 September, 2023

Waterlooville, Hampshire - September 18, 2023 - This Halloween, dive into an extraordinary evening of spine-tingling stories, enchanting melodies, and eerie atmospheres at Butser Ancient Farm's "Fearsome Folktales and Enchanted Echoes" event. As the veil between the realms thins and the spirits of the past awaken, join us on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, for a truly mystical and macabre celebration of Halloween.


An Eerie Atmosphere Like No Other


Step into the mystical ambiance as you follow flickering lanterns down to the Great Roundhouse. Here, an eerie atmosphere will envelop you, where the spirits of history come to life. This is a realm where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, offering a rare glimpse of the supernatural.


Masterful Storytellers and Haunting Sagas


Prepare to be enthralled by masterful storytellers who will send shivers down your spine with tales of restless spirits, ghostly apparitions, and ancient curses. Jason Buck, our enigmatic host for the evening, will lead you into the unknown with captivating narratives. Andrew Shorter will bring to life the haunting saga of Glam's Ghost from the Icelandic Saga of Grettir the Strong.


Enchanting Fairy Music


Amidst these eerie tales, let the enchanting sounds of fairy musicians from Fae as Folk serenade your senses. They will weave their haunting melodies on enchanted instruments, adding a touch of magic to your Halloween night.


A Feast for the Senses


Our event offers more than just spooky stories and enchanting music. A bar will be available, featuring locally produced cider, mead and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. If you're craving a hot drink or a snack, our shop has you covered.


A Night of Wonder, Suspense, and Enchantment


Gather around the fire, kindled by ancient spirits, for a night of wonder, suspense, and enchantment. Fearsome Folktales and Enchanted Echoes is a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates the magic of storytelling, the allure of the ancient past, and the captivating melodies of the fairy realm. This is a Halloween adventure you won't soon forget!


Event Details:


Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: Butser Ancient Farm, Hampshire, UK

Secure your spot for an unforgettable Halloween adventure. Get your Halloween tickets now and prepare to step into a world where history, folklore, and enchantment converge.


Notes to editors


Contact: Kristin Devey, kristin@butserancientfarm.co.uk, +44 (0)23 9259 8838


About: Butser Ancient Farm is a unique open-air archaeological site nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park in Hampshire, UK. The farm offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing reconstructed ancient buildings, historical farming practices, and a variety of educational and immersive events.


Butser welcomes thousands of visitors and school groups to the farm each year to explore its timeline of structures from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Bronze Age, Roman and Saxon periods, as well as discovering crops from pre-history and meeting rare-breed animals such as Manx Loaghtan sheep and English goats. More about the farm can be found at www.butserancientfarm.co.uk




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https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/ 18 Sep 2023 12:30:02 GMT Charities & non-profits Entertainment & Arts Halloween Leisure & Hobbies Travel & Tourism
<![CDATA[ Brave Charity Fundraisers Spend the Night at Haunted UK Prison ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/brave-charity-fundraisers-spend-the-night-at-haunted-uk-prison-8e53dcd0db046086e487e1a2745be9fc/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/brave-charity-fundraisers-spend-the-night-at-haunted-uk-prison-8e53dcd0db046086e487e1a2745be9fc/ Monday 11 September, 2023
Brave fundraisers will be spending the night at one of the UK's most haunted prisons in aid of a Gloucestershire youth charity.The charity, Young Gloucestershire, is raising funds to support their work with young people within the county who are vulnerable to criminal exploitation. The sleepover will see fearless supporters settling down for the night in the wings of the former Victorian prison.Decommissioned in 2013, the prison is now predominantly used for events and is regularly hired as a backdrop for Film and TV productions. 

Young Gloucestershire is hosting its latest fundraising event within the secure walls of a former Victorian prison. The youth charity operates across the Gloucestershire region and works with over 4,900 young people, aged 11-25, each year. The aim of the charity is to ensure young people meet their potential, whether that's supporting mental health, developing skills with those furthest from the job market or providing mentoring interventions with young people who are considered at risk. 


The prison sleepover event is one of several fundraising initiatives that are open to supporters of the charity. Attendees on the night include local legal professionals, accountants, estate agents and financial advisors who are all facing their fears of the dark to support the work of Young Gloucestershire.


In addition to the dedicated fundraisers, Young Gloucestershire also has had an overnight commitment from special guests including Henry Robinson, the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire, The Right Honorable Jamie Tabor QC, and paranormal investigator Leanne Burnham-Richards.


HM Prison Gloucester was a Category B men's prison. It was originally opened in 1792, on the site of Gloucester Castle whose keep was being used as the city's prison. The prison was operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service and closed in 2013. The site of the prison has previously been earmarked for residential redevelopment, however, there are rumours of human remains being buried within the site and more recently there has been the discovery in the exercise yard of a large Norman castle wall which is of historical significance.Thomas Jones, Head of Income Generation at Young Gloucestershire said: "The prison event is more than just a chance to scare ourselves silly in the dark. The fear we will face over an evening is nothing compared to the fears young people face when they are victims of criminal exploitation."Unfortunately, we see this every day of the week in our county. Whether it's young people drifting towards gang involvement, selling drugs, carrying knives and weapons, or acts of violence. Young people don't just turn to these extremes overnight. The underlying issues are complex and wide-ranging, but vulnerable people are often the victims."One key area of our work at Young Gloucestershire is providing interventions for young people at risk of exploitation. Our youth work and mentoring programmes help steer young people onto a different path."We're running this event because our work creates positive change, and the funds raised will continue supporting interventions."


If you'd like to take part in the event, which is happening on Friday 15th September, then please register your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-night-of-redemption-sleepover-at-gloucester-prison-tickets-643733603537. If you'd like to make a donation to support the work of Young Gloucestershire you can do so at: https://www.justgiving.com/Young-Gloucestershire.




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https://www.youngglos.org.uk 11 Sep 2023 16:10:47 GMT Charities & non-profits Halloween Leisure & Hobbies Travel & Tourism
<![CDATA[ Pass the Pumpkin and make soup not waste this year! ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/pass-the-pumpkin-and-make-soup-not-waste-this-year-4b4acac2b892a93004be4b649bbaff96/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/pass-the-pumpkin-and-make-soup-not-waste-this-year-4b4acac2b892a93004be4b649bbaff96/ Tuesday 18 October, 2022

Environmental charity UKHarvest launch campaign to stop food waste this Halloween.


Join our first ever “Pass the Pumpkin” Challenge at UKHarvest this October to encourage people to COOK and not just carve their pumpkins this year.


Last year it was estimated that 41% of pumpkins bought ended up in the bin, uneaten.


It is expected that a terrifying 22 million pumpkins will go to waste this year[1]


This Halloween you can help reduce this scary number.


UKHarvest have come up with a simple and fun plan to gather your friends with a pumpkin and follow our instruction video @UKHarvest on Instagram or via the link below. We want you to video the following messages loud and clear and share them as a story with the #passthepumpkin and @UKHarvest before cooking up something orange and delicious.


https://www.instagram.com/tv/CjnMsK8INU3/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=


We are encouraging everyone to:


“Make Soup NOT Waste”


“Cook it DON’T Carve it


“Save our seeds!”


“Boil it DON’T spoil it!”


“Mash it DON’T Smash it!”


“Don’t be shy, make pumpkin pie!”


“Support UKHarvest this Winter”


“Together we can end food waste!”


Pumpkins are cheap, nutritious and all different varieties are grown across the UK. This campaign aims to make people think twice about their food waste, and we reckon some hot pumpkin soup is just what we all need this Winter.


UKHarvest uses its fleet of refrigerated vans to collect surplus food from across the supply chain to feed those who need it most. Please show support by sharing the “Pass the Pumpkin” Challenge or text your support with a simple £5 donation to help us rescue more pumpkins to feed those who need it most. Text PUMPKIN to 70580. For more information and pumpkin recipes please visit www.ukharvest.org





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https://www.ukharvest.org.uk/ 18 Oct 2022 15:45:36 GMT Charities & non-profits Environment & Nature Food & Drink Halloween Lifestyle & Relationships
<![CDATA[ 3 ways to have a more sustainable Halloween ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/3-ways-to-have-a-more-sustainable-halloween-599d7f3fc89ff3b80605048edd1c0a94/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/3-ways-to-have-a-more-sustainable-halloween-599d7f3fc89ff3b80605048edd1c0a94/ Thursday 13 October, 2022

More and more people are taking part in Halloween in the UK each year, but the scariest thing about October 31st is the waste. With so many people now concerned about environmental issues, many are looking for ways to make Halloween more eco-friendly, so we’ve listed some suggestions below.


1. Say no to plastic

Many of the Halloween decorations and accessories found in stores and online are made from plastic, most of which cannot be recycled. You can ditch the plastic trick or treat buckets by using paper or canvas bags instead. If you are planning some Halloween celebrations, then switching out for plastic-free decorations is a great step. You can now find many more sustainable Halloween decorations made from wood or paper, which are reusable/recyclable and budget friendly. Just remember to make sure they are FSC-certified! Here are some examples:


Paint your own pumpkins – Flying Tiger
Spider decorations – Flying Tiger
Halloween garland – Flying Tiger
Honeycomb pumpkin decorations – Talking Tables
Pumpkin garland – Talking Tables
Halloween cards – Card Factory

2. Reuse your old costumes

Millions of poor-quality, fast fashion Halloween costumes are mass-produced every year. Many of these are made from unsustainable materials, such as polyester (a type of plastic). What is worse is that they’re often only worn once and then packed into the attic, only to be thrown away in the next clear out. For a green Halloween costume, make costumes out of old clothes or you can extend the life of the costumes you already have by re-wearing them or by having a costume swap with friends and family. If you do have any unwanted costumes, sell them online so others can make use of them.

3. Make your own

If you are feeling creative or are looking for Halloween activities for children, a quick Ecosia search will bring up countless tutorials for easy DIY Halloween decorations such as paper garlands, tissue-paper ghosts and print-out templates to make your own masks. Just don’t forget to use FSC-certified or recycled paper!

If you are short of time or not up for Halloween crafts, there are many sustainable Halloween decorations that are effortless. You can use fallen branches and leaves as decorations or dress up your house and garden with pumpkins and squashes (just make sure you don’t leave them out too long so you can’t eat them!).

These are just a few sustainable Halloween ideas to get you started. If you are looking for wooden or paper Halloween decorations, or materials for your Halloween crafting, keep an eye out for the FSC logo, letting you know they’re responsibly sourced.




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https://uk.fsc.org 13 Oct 2022 15:45:01 GMT Environment & Nature Halloween Leisure & Hobbies
<![CDATA[ 5 UK haunted castles you can stay in this Halloween ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/5-uk-haunted-castles-you-can-stay-in-this-halloween-b20235a083ae58832a90ffb4922674aa/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/5-uk-haunted-castles-you-can-stay-in-this-halloween-b20235a083ae58832a90ffb4922674aa/ Monday 14 September, 2020

Castles can be spooky at the best of times but surely never more so than at Halloween. Now that the time for ancient spirits to have their annual mooch around is nearly upon us, for those of you who really want to maximise your chances of a ghostly encounter, the castle hotel experts at manorcastles.com, have chosen their top 5 UK haunted castles that you can stay in this Halloween.



Thornbury Castle, Gloucestershire

Details:

Thornbury is an immaculately preserved Tudor era castle in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds that once played host to the most famous Tudor of them all; King Henry VIII, along with his second wife Anne Boleyn. It has a range of luxury B&B rooms and suites, beautifully landscaped grounds, which include a 500 year old vineyard, and a carefully preserved historical atmosphere.


Spooky Details:

Thornbury has two main ghosts, the most active being what is believed to be that of Jasper Tudor, former Duke of Bedford and uncle of Henry VII. He died at home in Thornbury on 21st of December 1495 but today seems to take issue with the modern usage of his old bed chambers as mere office space. He reportedly gets particularly irate when women occupy it and knocks over books and other objects from desks and shelves in protest.


The second is believed to be the spirit of Princess Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VIII, who spent some of her childhood at Thornbury and had a particular love for greyhounds. She can sometimes still be seen wandering the grounds, and always in the company of her beloved pet dogs.


Prices start at £199.00 per night B&B.



Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian

Details:

Dalhousie Castle near Edinburgh is, at over 700 years old, Scotland’s oldest continually inhabited castle and now a world class hotel. It has 29 luxury B&B rooms, top of the range spa facilities, a fine restaurant and a gorgeously peaceful setting by the River Esk.


Spooky Details:

With a history going all the way back to the 13th century, Dalhousie has collected a few ghosts in its time, the most notable being that of its former resident Sir Alexander Ramsay. In 1342 he was imprisoned in Hermitage Castle in the Scottish Borders and subsequently starved to death. His spirit returned to his former home though it seems and to this day can be seen wandering Dalhousie, both inside the castle and around the grounds.


Another notable spirit, from a later time, is that of Lady Catherine Ramsey, sometimes known as the ‘Grey Lady’. In 1695 she fell in love with a staff member and was banished to the tower by her outraged father. Broken hearted, she died there soon afterwards at the age of 16. Her ghost has been seen all over the castle in recent times, particularly at weddings, wearing a flowing grey dress and pointed shoes.


Prices start at £107.00 per night B&B



Hever Castle, Kent


Details:

Hever Castle near Edenbridge, Kent was the place where Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife and the mother of Elizabeth I, spent most of her childhood and is still in remarkably good shape.


They have 28 beautifully decorated B&B rooms at Hever, not in the main castle but in the two adjacent mock-Tudor era Edwardian extensions. The original 13th century castle is sadly off-limits for over-night guests, though you are allowed to explore it during the day, including Anne's old bedroom, and there are also 125 acres of gorgeous grounds to be enjoyed, in almost solitude, after the tour buses depart in the evening.


Spooky Details:

The ghost of Anne Boleyn has been reported in many places but here in her childhood home of Hever she has turned up the most. She has been seen standing at the bridge over the River Eden, wandering elegantly around the gardens and stopping awhile at the ancient oak tree where it is said she and Henry used to court.


She turns up most often at Christmas time, especially Christmas Eve, and it seems she has colleagues. An unidentified spirit, known as the 'Unhappy Man', appears on occasion, moving slowly through the hallways moaning and groaning, as you do when you're unhappy, and the ghostly figure of a horse has been seen galloping through the Castle's Long Gallery, where poltergeist activity has also been recorded.


Prices start at £130.00 per night B&B



Amberley Castle, W. Sussex


Details:

With over 800 years of history, Amberley Castle in West Sussex has almost completely retained the look and feel of a genuine late Medieval castle, with its ancient moat, 60 foot high defensive walls and towering battlements still on display.


It is also a top of the range hotel with luxurious B&B rooms and suites, in both the castle itself and in two adjacent 17th century stone buildings, and facilities that include a highly rated fine dining restaurant, tennis courts and an 18 hole putting green.


Spooky Details:

Amberley is believed to have many ghosts but the most famous is that of a young servant girl named Emily. She, it is said, jumped to her death from the battlements after falling pregnant and then being shunned by her lover, a local bishop above all people.


This was in the late 14th century but she can still sometimes been seen today, as a bloodied figure wandering the battlements and adjoining parts of the building, and can be heard crying and even laughing manically around the hallways.


Other spooky goings on include the sound of multiple footsteps racing towards the battlements, presumed to be the ghosts of long dead soldiers preparing to defend the castle.


Prices start at £176.00 per night B&B



Oakley Court, Windsor

Details:

Oakley Court Hotel in Windsor has a very deep association with the supernatural, but of the er...more fictional kind. In 1949 it became the HQ and set of the classic British horror film company Hammer Films; the original Hammer House of Horrors you could say. This led others to follow suit and it had starring roles in many cult classic films and series including Vampyres, The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Rocky Horror Picture Show to name but a few.


It is now a top class luxury hotel with 118 stylish rooms and suites, a nine hole golf course, tennis courts, spa facilities, a swimming pool and 33 acres of English gardens in a lovely setting by the River Thames.


Spooky Details:

Oakley, through its film connections, may have hosted many famous names but its ghosts prefer to remain anonymous. They are busy though, with a huge amount of spooky carry on being recorded over the years. Guests, and staff, have reported ghostly knocks on bedroom doors and windows, and have come face to face with various spectres including that of an elderly Victorian gentleman who comes to stand motionless by guests' beds and shrouded figures who move slowly around the halls after dusk.


People have also had ghostly images appearing on photographs with one such example being displayed at the hotel. It shows the shadowy figure of a man sitting alone at the dining table, though the photographer and another witness reported that the table was completely empty at the time.


Prices start at £181.00 per night B&B For further information/general press enquires/image requests contact us at info@manorcastles.com




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https://manorcastles.com/ 14 Sep 2020 22:55:02 GMT Halloween Travel & Tourism
<![CDATA[ Creepy neighbours most likely to spook would-be house buyers ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/creepy-neighbours-most-likely-to-spook-would-be-house-buyers-c35894e108b4213bd971c0b4d93df579/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/creepy-neighbours-most-likely-to-spook-would-be-house-buyers-c35894e108b4213bd971c0b4d93df579/ Wednesday 30 October, 2019
Nearly half of potential house buyers scared off by creepy neighboursOne in five horrified by rumours of hauntingBristolians least fazed by buying a house where someone had died

Creepy neighbours, residents who have died, rumours of haunting, and unlucky house numbers are just some of the spooky reasons likely to frighten off potential house buyers, according to research from first direct.


Nearly half of all house buyers (43%) claimed creepy neighbours would be enough to have them heading for the door, while one in five (21%) said that a death in the property would send shivers down their spine.


Rumours of ghostly goings on would also see 20%
staying put and nearly one in ten (8%)
would have nightmares about living in No13, according to the survey of over 2,000 people into the darkest deal-breakers when it comes to buying a house.


Inappropriate street names, ‘bad energy’ and relationship break ups also made the list of the top terrors when looking for a new home.








Top spooky reasons for rejecting a house




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Creepy neighbours




43%






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Someone died




21%






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Rumours of haunting




20%






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Unlucky street name or number




8%






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Rude / funny street name




8%





Younger people proved to be the most superstitious with nearly a 3 in 10 (28%) of 21-34 year olds refusing to consider a house where someone had died, while only 12% of those over 65 would be put off from making an offer.


Women were also more concerned about inheriting a potential house of horrors, with 47% concerned about creepy neighbours versus 38% of men and over a quarter (26%)
saying that that rumours of haunting would have them backing out of a sale, as opposed to just 15% of men. However, men were marginally more likely to reject a house because of an unlucky street name or number and almost twice as likely to not choose a house because the previous occupants divorced.


First-time buyers were also more bothered about skeletons in the closet than subsequent house-buyers, 25% wouldn’t buy a house where someone had died, whereas only 14%
of second time buyers felt they would be affected. Around one in twenty first time buyers wouldn’t buy a house where someone had divorced.


Residents of Bristol proved to be most resilient to things that go bump in the night with only (35%) put off by creepy neighbours and a bone-chilling 86% happy to call a house where someone died, home sweet home.


Joe Gordon, Head of first direct, said: “It would appear that as house buyers we are pretty easily spooked by anything out of the ordinary, especially if we’re buying for the first time. But it’s amazing how much this drops the longer we’re on the housing ladder.


“One thing is for sure. We all know the value of having really good neighbours, but if yours are a bit closer to the Addams family than the Brady Bunch, you might find they’re responsible for putting the morgue in mortgage when it’s time for you to start looking for a new home!”




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http://aberfield.com 30 Oct 2019 10:10:55 GMT Consumer Technology Entertainment & Arts Halloween Media & Marketing Personal Finance
<![CDATA[ Dispelling childminding myths ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/dispelling-childminding-myths-6bcaff9fb3193ba16449ee4369740140/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/dispelling-childminding-myths-6bcaff9fb3193ba16449ee4369740140/ Wednesday 31 October, 2018

On the day that spells are traditionally being cast, five leading childminding organisations within the United Kingdom and Ireland have joined forces to launch a campaign that dispels some controversial childminding myths circulating within the childcare sector.

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), PACEY Cymru, the Northern Ireland Childminding Association (NICMA), Childminding Ireland and the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) are working together to highlight the essential work that professional childminders deliver whilst busting myths and promoting key facts about their childcare services.

“There are many myths surrounding using a childminder for childcare which are totally unfounded,” said Claire Protheroe, National Manager for Wales, PACEY Cymru. “Negative assumptions about working in childcare can be frustrating for childminders, who know only too well the commitment and dedication that goes into the work they do. Whilst speaking as a peer group it was concluded that these frustrations and myths were common to us all. So, we joined together to develop a campaign that dispels childminding myths for those considering using a childminder.”

The Childminding Myths campaign consists of a full colour brochure detailing specific myths together with the actual facts, and nine myth busting cards to be shared through social media to support the launch.

Commenting on the launch of the campaign, Maggie Simpson, Chief Executive of SCMA said: “Early Learning and Childcare is continually changing. By 2020, in Scotland, families will be entitled to 1140 hours of funded childcare so now is the right time to do some myth busting surrounding childminders and the professional services they provide. Working from their own homes, childminders provide an unrivalled continuity of care, offering unique and flexible approaches to professional childcare whilst looking after small groups of children in a family setting. Childminders provide the best start if life for children and it is hoped that our myth busting campaign will lay to rest some common misconceptions about the essential childcare services they provide.”

This campaign has huge relevance for Irish families and childminders as the country’s childminding sector is on the cusp of change and the Department of Children & Youth Affairs are working on an action plan for childminding. Bernadette Orbinski Burke, Chief Executive of Childminding Ireland explains ‘With an estimated 35,000 childminders working nationally, childminding is the cornerstone of the childcare sector. Parents, in their thousands, choose childminders, as they want a home-from-home environment for their children. We are pleased to be involved in this myth busting campaign. Childminding must get the recognition it deserves.’

Key myths that the campaign aims to dispel include:

Childminders are just babysitters, children just play and don't learn as much with a childminderChildminders are not regulated or inspectedChildminders can look after as many children as they want at any one timeChildminders are unqualifiedChildminding is only for womenA childminder will replace the parent/s in a child's affectionA childminder works for me (the parent)I can't use a childminder to help with childcare costs

On each fact card the myth is stated, for example: Childminders are just babysitters, children just play and don't learn as much with a childminder. Underneath this statement is the fact to dispel the myth, for example: Play is an essential ingredient to support children to think and make sense of the world around them. The value of play is understood by childminders who will have a daily routine in place to ensure children's learning and development needs are being met.

This includes a range of stimulating activities, including creative play, messy play, outdoor play, reading, storytelling, role play and music. Childminders may take children on regular trips; depending on the hours a child attends a setting; and participate in groups and activities within the local area.

Each card highlights the logos of the five leading childminding organisations who are supporting the campaign. CLICK HERE to find out more about the campaign and follow it on social media using #childcarechampions #ChildmindingVoices #childmindingmyths.

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For further information please contact:

SCMA Helen Forrest, Marketing and Communications Manager Telephone: 01786 434953 or email helen.forrest@childminding.org.

PACEY Holly Clarke, Communications Officer Telephone: 020 8290 2537 or email media@pacey.org.uk

PACEY Cymru Telephone: 0845 880 1299 or email paceycymru@pacey.org.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding and Scotland’s only charity dedicated to supporting childminding in Scotland. Founded in 1985, SCMA is a national charity and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service, through its Vision for childminding, which is: “Quality childminding… building confident children within a family childcare experience”. SCMA has over 4,500 members, which represents around 83% of childminders in Scotland. Some 33,440 children attend a childminding service in Scotland and 92% of members achieved good or better grades from the Care Inspectorate.PACEY is the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. Formed in 1977, we are a charity dedicated to supporting everyone working in childcare and early years to provide high quality care and early learning for children and families. We provide training, practical help and expert advice to practitioners working throughout England and Wales. We also provide peer support and encouragement through our nationwide network of PACEY Local volunteers. Our mission is to support everyone working in childcare and early years to provide high quality childcare and early learning; and champion the vital role practitioners play in helping prepare children for a bright future.Childminding Ireland is the national representative body for childminders, the voice of childminding within the Irish childcare sector. At Childminding Ireland, we offer support to childminders so that they can provide best quality childcare in a home-from-home setting for the benefit of children, their families and their communities. Our vision is of an Ireland in which childminding flourishes resulting in profound benefits for children. A childcare environment in which childminders have parity of esteem, access to supports and training and equitable inclusion in policy and in practice. Childminding Ireland is a Registered Charity and is part funded by the Department of Children & Youth Affairs.


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http://www.childminding.org 31 Oct 2018 07:57:24 GMT Charities & non-profits Children & Teenagers Education & Human Resources Halloween Opinion Article Women & Beauty
<![CDATA[ Ghost Hunting with Jack Rose has launched exclusively on Amazon TV in the UK. ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/ghost-hunting-with-jack-rose-has-launched-exclusively-on-amazon-tv-in-the-uk-238482329682fb3a6a80c013fd69e313/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/ghost-hunting-with-jack-rose-has-launched-exclusively-on-amazon-tv-in-the-uk-238482329682fb3a6a80c013fd69e313/ Thursday 25 October, 2018

The Kent based presenter Jack Rose investigates some of the UK's most haunted locations, on each episode Jack is joined by a special celebrity guest.

The first seasons guests include Paul Danan (Hollyoaks, CBB), Irish Model and Big Brother star Jeremy McConnell, ITV's X Factors Nathan Grisdale, Pop Duo Franklin Lake, Sandi Bogle (Gogglebox, CBB) , Bafta Winning Actor Richard Wisker and many more from the world of TV, Film and Music all getting involved on the show.

In an interview Jack said , "I wanted to try something different, I have always been interested in the paranormal and the unexplained and thought it would be cool to take myself, my family and a string of celebrities outside of their comfort zone and see what happens"

As well as the celebrity guests Jack is also joined by his Mum, Dad and sisters which makes a refreshing change from the usual ghost hunting shows.

The show is currently available exclusively on Amazon TV in the UK and Ghost Adventures Nick Groff and Elizabeth Saints Haunted Space via the VIDI platform in the USA.

Episode 1 with special guest Sandi Bogle is now on Amazon and The Haunted Space




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http://www.gotpr.co.uk 25 Oct 2018 10:30:29 GMT Children & Teenagers Entertainment & Arts Halloween Leisure & Hobbies Lifestyle & Relationships
<![CDATA[ Terrifying Halloween Peeping Tom Props released in UK again! Are they too realistic? Should they be sold in the UK? ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/terrifying-halloween-peeping-tom-props-released-in-uk-again-are-they-too-realistic-should-they-be-sold-in-the-uk-956f461da2204e897db13fbc49aa564f/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/terrifying-halloween-peeping-tom-props-released-in-uk-again-are-they-too-realistic-should-they-be-sold-in-the-uk-956f461da2204e897db13fbc49aa564f/ Monday 8 October, 2018

Terrifying Halloween Window Decorations Peeping Tom - Scary PeeperThe frightening Scary Peeper that has scared thousands of people worldwide is now back on sale in the UK and across the EU on Amazon! The question is... are they too realistic and scary to be available for sale?They are sure to elevate heart rates and cause some serious screaming again this Halloween all over the UK! These Halloween decorations are so scary they come with WARNING labels on them due to their realism!These evil looking Halloween decorations have been previously removed from store shelves in Canada due to customer complaints about their ghastly likeness to a peeping tom and their realistic human features. One Amazon consumer described the product by describing how "My cousin was in pure terror" and ran out of the kitchenThe scary Halloween pranks come in different designs and with different features:- Tapping Peeping Tom or a Tapping Witch that taps on the window whenever someone walks past using motion sensors or it can be set to tap the window every 10 seconds- Scary Peeper Clown Window Prop for those that have a fear of clowns- Burglar Prop that has creepy eyes and an intruder like balaclava- Original Peeping Tom Window decoration that is unbelievably hideousThese are the perfect Halloween prop for scaring family, friends, co-works or even neighbours that you want to scare at Halloween or just to play a prank on. The Scary Peepers are designed to to simulate a Peeping Tom, or Peeping Witch or Peeping Clown. Simply mount the Halloween prop outside any window with the included line and suction cup and let the fun begin! You can hang these inside your car window and scare passing passengersAnother consumer describes the product on Amazon.co.uk by stating "I swear I've frightened every visitor so far. People have actually shrieked!"Just promise to scary responsibly! They retail from £19.99 to £39.99 for the tapping Halloween props on Amazon.co.uk and other Amazon platforms across the EU.Scary Peepers have previously been seen on the Jonathan Ross Show and reported on in the Daily Mail and the Sun.Product samples can be requested via our PR office for use on TV shows and social media platforms whilst images can also be provided on request.www.amazon.co.ukwww.scarypeeper.com




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http://WWW.CLICKMEGETME.COM 08 Oct 2018 09:01:57 GMT Halloween Home & Garden Leisure & Hobbies Men's Interest Retail & Fashion
<![CDATA[ If you down to the woods today...Scarefest returns for local hospice ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/if-you-down-to-the-woods-todayscarefest-returns-for-local-hospice-4e4c17c10f842513b753cab59283d3e5/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/if-you-down-to-the-woods-todayscarefest-returns-for-local-hospice-4e4c17c10f842513b753cab59283d3e5/ Monday 24 September, 2018

On a bright sunny day, Chambers Farm Wood, near Wragby, is bursting with wildlife, visited by happy dog-walkers and filled with tranquil birdsong.

As dusk turns to night on Saturday, October 27, the atmosphere will become terrifyingly bone-tingling at the hands of the fundraising team at St Andrew’s Hospice.

The woodland is once again being transformed into Halloween spectacular, where witches hang out in the undergrowth and ghosts are ready to spook you at every turn.

The Scare Fest is being staged to raise money for Andy’s at St Andrew’s, the children’s unit at the site in Peaks Lane, Grimsby, and it promises to be even more thrilling than last year’s, which saw people from all over the county take part.

Participants will this year walk a 1.5-mile course through deep, dark woodland and by open countryside, with all manner of blood-curdling obstacles in their way and, thanks to feedback received through social media, the 2018 event will feature a family-themed walk for the first time.

Becky Darnell, Charity Fundraiser & Events Coordinator at the hospice explained more.

She said: “We received some great feedback from last year’s event and this time around we will include two walks.

“The Trick or Treat Trail is suitable for families and children under-12 and will start at 5.30pm, with the full Scare Trail for adults and over-12s taking place later in the evening.

“It’s guaranteed to be one of the spookiest fundraising events of the year,” she said. “The terrain is firm and the route is clearly marked… it’s the surprises and shocks along the way that people need to watch out for!

“What I can say is to expect the unexpected. We are keeping things tightly under wraps until the night.

“I’ve been to Chambers Farm Wood many times during the day, and it really is a lovely beauty spot to visit. But at night, it looks, feels and sounds entirely different. Believe me, it’s quite unnerving!

“I don’t think last year’s participants really anticipated how different it is, especially with the tricks and treats we had in store for them. Screams and laughter could be heard echoing around the wood as they made their way to the finish line.

“We are definitely increasing the fear factor for this year – but all in the name of fun, of course. If you love Halloween or scary films, then the Scare Fest is definitely for you. The imagination is a very powerful thing, and most people love a good, old-fashioned and, most importantly, safe fright at Halloween.”

Andy’s at St Andrew’s Hospice looks after children and young people from birth to the age of 25 with any progressive life-limiting illness. They travel from around the entire Lincolnshire area, as well as Hull and East Yorkshire, to access its free palliative care, either for respite or as an in-patient.

St Andrew’s is one of a handful of hospices who run both adult and children’s services on the same site. It costs £5.5-million a year to run, and only a small percentage of that is granted by statutory bodies.

Becky continued: “Andy’s really is an amazing place and we rely on the generosity of the communities we support to continue our work. I hope I’ve inspired people to get involved in the Scare Fest and our other fun events.”

Sign up to the Scare Fest at www.standrewshospice.com/scarefest-2018 or call the fundraising team on 01472 350 908. Participants are asked to collect sponsorship, as the registration fees are used to cover costs.

Take a look at what else is happening in aid of the hospice at www.standrewshospice.com/events


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http://www.standrewshospice.com 24 Sep 2018 17:09:35 GMT Charities & non-profits Children & Teenagers Halloween
<![CDATA[ Halloween fun for all as Dalton Park’s Pumpkin Trail is set to be full of treats ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/halloween-fun-for-all-as-dalton-parks-pumpkin-trail-is-set-to-be-full-of-treats-d2eb39510aef5bca47ed366777aca5ec/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/halloween-fun-for-all-as-dalton-parks-pumpkin-trail-is-set-to-be-full-of-treats-d2eb39510aef5bca47ed366777aca5ec/ Monday 23 October, 2017

Following the success of last year’s Trick or Treat trail at Dalton Park, the shopping centre is getting ready to welcome little ghouls, pumpkins and zombies to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust at its Pumpkin Trail.

On Sunday 29 October, Dalton Park is opening its 55 acres of Parklands to parents and children to take part in a spooky but fun Halloween-themed walk. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their scariest outfit for the event, with a fancy dress competition taking place on the day. The Pumpkin Trail includes Trick or Treat pass points where participants can stock up on treats to keep them going on the 1.5km walk.

Last year’s charity Halloween walk was a sell-out event, so families who wish to take part are urged to get signed up quickly. The Pumpkin Trail, which is free to register, encourages children to be sponsored to take part in the walk to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust.

The Sick Children’s Trust supports families with seriously ill children in hospital with free ‘Home from Home’ accommodation close to their child’s hospital bedside. In Newcastle upon Tyne, the charity runs two ‘Homes from Home’ located at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. Crawford and Scott Houses, which have supported hundreds of families across the North East, will benefit directly from the proceeds raised by the Halloween sponsored walk. Dalton Park Marketing Manager, Louise Thompson, says:

“We’re delighted to welcome lots of families to Dalton Park for this year’s Pumpkin Trail. Last year we had a wonderful day with all the little witches and werewolves who raised an incredible £1,000 for The Sick Children’s Trust.

“We have been working with The Sick Children’s Trust for a number of years now because its work is so vital. The charity’s Crawford and Scott Houses keep hundreds of families across the region together in free ‘Home from Home’ accommodation when they have seriously ill children in hospital – and we want to help them continue to do just that.

“The Pumpkin Trail is set to be a spook-tacular event which will help a worthy cause and many families. Please visit our website for information on how to sign up.”

To sign up for the Pumpkin Trail, please visit https://www.dalton-park.co.uk/pumpkintrail/. For further information about The Sick Children’s Trust, please visit http://www.sickchildrenstrust.org/




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http://www.sickchildrenstrust.org 23 Oct 2017 22:25:11 GMT Charities & non-profits Children & Teenagers Halloween Health Leisure & Hobbies
<![CDATA[ Prepare to be spooked in the woods for charity this Halloween ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/prepare-to-be-spooked-in-the-woods-for-charity-this-halloween-7061c8e0bfa6da79a010ba79b89397c6/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/prepare-to-be-spooked-in-the-woods-for-charity-this-halloween-7061c8e0bfa6da79a010ba79b89397c6/ Thursday 19 October, 2017

If you go down to the woods this October…you could be in for a shocking surprise!

Andy’s at St Andrew’s are holding their frightening fundraiser Scare Fest at Chambers Farm Wood, Wragby, near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire on Saturday 28 October.

By day, the woods is bursting with wildlife and care-free walkers but on a dark, dingy October night, the fundraising team at St Andrew’s Hospice will transform this popular beauty spot into a horrifying Halloween spectacular of spooky proportions!

The Scare Fest is being staged to raise money for Andy’s at St Andrew’s, the Grimsby-based children’s hospice that serves the whole of Lincolnshire, Hull and the East Riding.

Fundraisers are asked to sign up to walk through this deep, dark woodland and overcome their fears as they stumble upon a series of blood-curdling obstacles.

Theresa Crowe is part of the Fundraising team at the Hospice and she is promising an even more thrilling event in 2017.

She said: “Scare Fest will be the spookiest fundraiser of the year.

“By day, Chambers Farm Woods is one of the county’s most beautiful locations but on Scare Fest night it will be transformed into something quite spine-tingling.

“We don’t want to give too much away but there will be plenty of tricks and treats along the route.

“There will be witches, zombies and all manner of ghostly figures and we expect to hear the screams and laughter echoing around the countryside.

“Even though we are increasing the fear factor, the event is all in the name of fun and we want people to have safe, enjoyable night, just before Halloween.

“If you like horror films or scary stories, then this is just the event for you.”

Scare Fest is open to ages 14 and over and costs £10 to register prior to the event and £15 on the night. The event starts at 7.30pm and registration is open from 7pm.

Participants are asked to collect sponsorship money, as the registration fee is used to cover costs.

St Andrew’s is one of a handful of hospices who run both adult and children’s services on the same site.

It costs £4.8-million a year to run, and only a small percentage of that is granted by statutory bodies.

Theresa continued: “Andy’s really is an amazing place and we rely on the generosity of the communities we support to continue our work.

“We hope people are inspired to get involved in the Scare Fest and our other fun events.

“We would also like to thank Lincs FM for their support of the event – their street team will be on hand to provide moral support to our fundraisers.”

You can sign-up to the Scare Fest at www.standrewshospice.com/scarefest or call the Fundraising Team on 01472 571 266.




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http://www.standrewshospice.com 19 Oct 2017 16:50:48 GMT Charities & non-profits Entertainment & Arts Halloween
<![CDATA[ Mum Joins in Halloween Fun to Raise Money for Charity ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/mum-joins-in-halloween-fun-to-raise-money-for-charity-54f78daab05639f060fff0cc3fac46f0/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/mum-joins-in-halloween-fun-to-raise-money-for-charity-54f78daab05639f060fff0cc3fac46f0/ Saturday 22 October, 2016

The Mum of a baby who was born at just 33 weeks and spent the first six weeks of her life fighting in hospital is fundraising for The Sick Children’s Trust as thanks for giving her ‘Home from Home’ accommodation.

Amanda Lawton, 37, from Ryhope, Sunderland, is taking part in Dalton Park’s ‘Trick or Treat Trail’ on Friday 28 October to help raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust. The Sick Children’s Trust is a charity that supports families with free ‘Home from Home’ accommodation when a child is seriously ill in hospital and last year supported Amanda’s family.

Mum Amanda gave birth to her daughter Rebecca at just 33 weeks at Sunderland Royal Hospital and even though she weighed just over 3lbs, it wasn’t long before she was allowed home. However after six days of being at home, Rebecca stopped breathing and was rushed to hospital where she was ventilated. But Amanda and Rebecca’s Dad, William, were told that their daughter needed further treatment and was sent to Newcastle upon Tyne’s Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) - 40 minutes away from home. For three weeks Rebecca fought for life, but she was not alone as her parents, along with siblings Matthew, Emily and William, were just minutes away thanks to The Sick Children’s Trust. The Sick Children’s Trust gave the family a private room at its ‘Home from Home’ Crawford House, located at the RVI. This meant that Amanda was just a few minutes’ walk away from Rebecca’s side and her family had access to a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry facilities and a playroom for Rebecca’s siblings. Mum, Amanda, says:

“The Sick Children’s Trust helped our family in a way we don't think we could ever repay them. Without the charity, I wouldn't have been able to spend every minute of every day with my baby girl while she fought for her life. I had somewhere to lay my head – maybe not even to sleep – but to take time and know that I was just minutes away from my daughter and could be there in no time at all in case the worst happened. This took a large amount of worry and stress away during an unbelievable situation.

“For three weeks it really was touch and go. We thought we may lose our baby and Crawford House helped us when we were frankly going through hell. During that time, we were in a beautiful house, with lovely staff - even just a ‘good morning’ from the staff as you walked out to face another uncertain day helped.”

Following her treatment at the RVI, Rebecca was transferred back to Sunderland Royal Infirmary and spent another three weeks on the ward until she grew strong enough to go home. Amanda continues:

“We’re so fortunate that Rebecca did pull through - she is almost one year old and doing really well. It hasn't been an easy ride and she is still on oxygen, but from where this all started she has done amazingly well. And now, we want to help raise money for other families who may find themselves in such a heart-breaking situation. So on Friday 28 October, our whole family are going to Dalton Park to do the Trick or Treat Trail. The Sick Children’s Trust is a cause which is very close to all of our family and we know they need all the fundraising they can get to help parents and families like ours.”

Families taking part in Dalton Park’s Trick or Treat Trail next Friday are being encouraged to dress up in their spookiest fancy dress to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust. Dalton Park Marketing Manager, Louise Thompson, says:

“We’ve had an overwhelming amount of support from all over the North East for our Trick and Treat Trail – so much so that registration is full. The good news is that we will be looking into more sponsored walks next year.

“Many families across the North East will benefit from the Trick or Treat Trail, as we are encouraging families who are taking part to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust. The Sick Children’s Trust is an incredible charity that supports around 4,000 families with seriously ill children in hospital each year and 1,200 of those families are from the North East. Although the ‘Home from Home’ accommodation is free for families, it costs the charity £30 to support a family for one night. We’re so grateful for everyone’s support so far and we know that these families who are taking part in our Trick or Treat Trail will make it a spook-tacular event!”

To find out more about The Sick Children’s Trust, please visit: www.sickchildrenstrust.org




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http://www.sickchildrenstrust.org 22 Oct 2016 11:34:42 GMT Children & Teenagers Halloween Health
<![CDATA[ Local charity invite supporters to “Face their Fears” this Halloween ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/local-charity-invite-supporters-to-face-their-fears-this-halloween-bc3b3b634d18b34d1ef8d7e16f8e1f31/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/local-charity-invite-supporters-to-face-their-fears-this-halloween-bc3b3b634d18b34d1ef8d7e16f8e1f31/ Monday 3 October, 2016

This Halloween local children’s charity MedEquip4Kids are asking supporters to take on a challenge that scares them to make hospitals a less scary place for children. The children’s charity, based in Manchester, not only provide medical equipment to local children’s wards, but play facilities, gardens and other resources to improve the hospital experience for children too.

Senior Fundraiser at the Charity, Paul Cocker, has kick started the appeal by taking on his own challenge and will hold a real life snake.

“The challenge is easy, pledge to do something that scares you this Halloween, get your friends and family to sponsor you and then take a picture of you doing it and upload it on social media. It could be anything really, visiting a haunted house, holding a spider or climbing Blackpool Tower if you’re scared of heights. For me its snakes. They just don’t look right do they? I will be holding a real one at our Scary Creature Show”.

MedEquip4Kids are asking people to take on their own challenge, but for anyone scared of snakes, spiders or other creepy crawlies the charity will be holding a Scary Creatures Show at the Longfield Suite, Prestwich on Saturday 29 October. Tickets are £15, but will be free for anyone who raises more than £30.

Paul added “We thought it would be a good way of raising vital funds, while having a bit of fun. To be honest I’m not sure how much fun holding a snake is going to be for me, but will certainly entertain the rest of the office!”

To take part in the challenge simply set up a Justgiving page. You can also tweet your photos to @MedEquip4Kids using the hashtag #FaceYourFears. Anyone raising £30 or more will receive a free t-shirt too. To find out more please contact Paul paul@medequip4kids.org.uk or visit the website www.medequip4kids.org.uk




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http://www.medequip4kids.org.uk 03 Oct 2016 15:52:32 GMT Charities & non-profits Children & Teenagers Halloween Health Leisure & Hobbies
<![CDATA[ Forrest Bell: Brand Loyalty Can be Won through Customer Experience ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/forrest-bell-brand-loyalty-can-be-won-through-customer-experience-2e1f34feebcd0a5e781bfa57053ad18e/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/forrest-bell-brand-loyalty-can-be-won-through-customer-experience-2e1f34feebcd0a5e781bfa57053ad18e/ Friday 11 December, 2015

As 2016 fast approaches, sales and marketing firm Forrest Bell are urging businesses to look at the quality of their customer experience, if they are to maintain customer loyalty in the New Year.

Throughout 2015, customer loyalty has become a hot topic for many businesses. The unprecedented growth of the UK's small business community has led to a vast increase in new businesses which, whilst providing a positive boost to the nation's economic climate, has led to an incredibly competitive marketplace. This increase in competition has made it harder for businesses to hang on to their customers, who have grown savvy and are now more inclined to shop around for the best deal rather than stay loyal to one particular brand. Forrest Bell, a Liverpool based sales and event marketing firm are concerned that this increased competition may be leading small businesses to wrongly believe customer loyalty no longer exists, and are eager to change this belief before the New Year rolls in.

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Forrest Bell believes that despite the increase in competition, it is still possible for businesses to drive customer loyalty. Whilst there will likely always be a business that can provide products and services for less, the firm believes that a positive customer centric experience is hard to beat and can help a business hang on to their customers in today's switching economy. Whilst businesses fight for customer loyalty, Forrest Bell are keen to address how prioritizing the customer experience can make the fight far easier and help a business stand out among their competitors.

Forrest Bell have seen for themselves through their own customer interactions that the marketplace is shifting and the UK has now entered an experience focused economy – where the experience is one of the primary areas customers look at when deciding whether to stick with a particular brand. With this in mind the firm predict that in 2016 businesses will need to assess their current communication capabilities and make changes to ensure they can provide a positive and personalised experience across all communication channels.

The firm also believe that to ensure the customer experience remains consistent brands must recognise that the more avenues they have for communication, the more complex their customer strategies must be. This means that businesses can no longer limit customer communication to the customer service 'department', communication, especially online should be a company-wide priority, allowing customers to access the information and support they need without getting passed around and stalled by middle men.

The firm believe that the first step businesses can take to boost communication and provide a more personal experience to customers is to simply listen. Whilst analytics can provide key information the firm believe reaching out and making the most of organic customer conversation can put the customer back in the driving seat and help a business surpass expectation. Acting on customer feedback can help a business foster stronger relationships and leaves customers feeling valued which can have a huge impact on loyalty.

Based in Liverpool, Forrest Bell is a leading sales and event marketing start up, that provides some of the UK's best loved brands with engaging sales and marketing campaigns. Through face to face customer interaction the firm are able to help their clients understand consumer need and deliver a unique experience to each customer. This customer centric approach not only drives sales, but improves customer relationships and boosts overall brand loyalty for the firm's clients.

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http://www.forrestbell.com/ 11 Dec 2015 12:43:17 GMT Business & Finance Halloween Leisure & Hobbies Motoring Retail & Fashion Transport & Logistics
<![CDATA[ Charity launch horror trailer to highlight deadly disease ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/charity-launch-horror-trailer-to-highlight-deadly-disease-17e94e4d70cfb5a4d9b2c5c362b70735/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/charity-launch-horror-trailer-to-highlight-deadly-disease-17e94e4d70cfb5a4d9b2c5c362b70735/ Friday 13 November, 2015
A powerful scary movie trailer, Friday 13th, has been launched today, World Pancreatic Cancer Day, to point out what is truly terrifying in real life - being diagnosed with a disease that only 4% of people in the UK will survive. The aim of the video is to raise widespread awareness of pancreatic cancer and its symptoms, to try and increase the number of people diagnosed at an early stage and in time for life-saving surgery.

Every day, 24 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and most will die within 4 to 6 months. While survival rates of many cancers have improved significantly over 40 years, the shockingly low survival rate of this disease has not changed at all.

Ali Stunt, chief executive at Pancreatic Cancer Action and rare survivor of pancreatic cancer, said: “Due to a chronic lack of awareness, people are often diagnosed too late for surgery, which is currently the only cure. We must ensure more people are diagnosed at an early stage to give them the best possible chance of recovery.”

The video – which features three classic horror scenes – presents the general public with the frightening reality of people living with a disease that offers a very low survival rate.

“Having being diagnosed with this disease myself, this scary short video highlights how terrifying it is,” continues Ali. “To be told you have pancreatic cancer is like seeing a scary movie play out before your very eyes.”

“We really hope this campaign will help more people to recognise those early signs and encourage them to visit their GP if they have any concerns.”

Pancreatic Cancer Action is committed working towards earlier diagnosis. The charity is focused on educating the public and medical community as well as funding research. They also campaign for more funding from the government into research, which currently stands at only 1.4 per cent of all research funding.

Ali concludes: “Ultimately we want to see a dramatic increase in the number of people that survive this awful cancer. While no early detection device exists, awareness of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer is key to saving lives.”

For more information, please visit www.pancreaticcanceraction.org.




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http://www.pancreaticcanceraction.org/ 13 Nov 2015 15:18:16 GMT Charities & non-profits Halloween Media & Marketing
<![CDATA[ Skyline Marketing reward Contractors & Suppliers with surprise Halloween party ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/skyline-marketing-reward-contractors-suppliers-with-surprise-halloween-party-9dd1d9d86adb9c373a3eacd85188fc4b/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/skyline-marketing-reward-contractors-suppliers-with-surprise-halloween-party-9dd1d9d86adb9c373a3eacd85188fc4b/ Tuesday 10 November, 2015

Liverpool-based sales and marketing firm Skyline Marketing thanked their contractors and suppliers for all their hard work with a surprise Halloween party last weekend.

On Halloween, Saturday 31st October, Skyline Marketing hosted a surprise Halloween-themed party in their Liverpool headquarters to reward their self-employed contractors for all the hard work and effort they put in to the business.

About Skyline Marketing: http://www.skylinemarketingltd.co.uk/

Skyline Marketing said that the Halloween party was a nice opportunity for the individuals to come together and get to know each other, as well as enjoy themselves and relax after all of their hard work. The firm believe that as self-employed contractors the individuals must always be able to motivate themselves to do well however, as a business Skyline Marketing like to offer opportunities that they believe will help to motivate these individuals further. “By rewarding them with fun outings and events like the Halloween party, we hope to show these individuals that their efforts are appreciated and hope to motivate them to continue their hard work and increase productivity," stated Managing Director, Jamie Talbot. The firm also offers optional workshops to help motivate their self-employed contractors and help them to develop valuable business skills.

Skyline Marketing revealed that the Halloween themed party was a huge success among the contractors and suppliers and that everyone got dressed up and got really involved. The office was decorated in plenty of spooky decorations, including cobwebs, bats and lots of fake blood. The firm organised Halloween-themed games and everyone was excited to be involved, revealed the Managing Director, who was dressed as a vampire himself.

Skyline Marketing are an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Liverpool. The firm offers unique direct marketing campaigns to its clients, in order to help them generate increased revenue for their brands. The campaigns are taken directly to consumers via face-to-face marketing techniques that help to create long-lasting and personal business connections between brand and consumer. In turn, this often leads to increased customer acquisition, brand awareness and brand loyalty for their clients. Due to the nature of their direct marketing services, Skyline Marketing are able to offer their services on a no win no fee basis, which guarantees their clients a high return on investment and no financial risk to their brands. Skyline Marketing also promises to deliver a high quality customer service to every consumer.




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http://www.skylinemarketingltd.co.uk 10 Nov 2015 07:56:13 GMT Business & Finance Charities & non-profits Children & Teenagers Entertainment & Arts Food & Drink Halloween Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy Media & Marketing Men's Interest Travel & Tourism
<![CDATA[ Halloween Poll: Most Common Causes Of Car Breakdowns In Horror Movies ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/halloween-poll-most-common-causes-of-car-breakdowns-in-horror-movies-6600322208479dae03d6a34c163debed/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/halloween-poll-most-common-causes-of-car-breakdowns-in-horror-movies-6600322208479dae03d6a34c163debed/ Thursday 29 October, 2015

Halloween is the time of the year when many decide to dress up as their favourite ghoulish characters and where countless kids knock on your door asking for sweets to avoid a trick being played on you. However, many of us may also decide to pull up in front of our TV and put on a horror movie to indulge in the scare fest.

Screams, blood trails and sinister laughs are things we associate with horror movies, but there is something else which always lingers in our memories of horror movies and that is the car breakdown. The way cars always seem to break down in the worst place possible is common place in several horror movies, especially when the dreaded engine coughs and we hear the stuttering sound of them not starting. But what is the most memorable horror movie and what tends to cause them?

UK-based vehicle recovery specialists, startrescue.co.uk, conducted a survey in the weeks leading up to Halloween in order to find out not only the most memorable horror movie car breakdown, but also the most common cause of it.

Most Memorable Horror Breakdown Movies

Of the 550 members of the public who took the survey, 40% decided that the most memorable horror movie breakdown was from Wes Craven's classic, The Hills Have Eyes, in which a family's car breaks down in a former nuclear testing site, where the resulting radiation has turned the local population into cannibal savages - not really an ideal place to break down!

From Jeepers Creepers to Wolf Creek we've seen the unsuspecting victims either stumbling across a nightmare scenario with a car failure, or in other situations the helpless sufferers are looking to flee the carnage, until that is, they see a glimmer of hope in the shape of a car, only to find the would-be escape tool ultimately fails.

Top causes of car breakdowns in movies

Lack of fuel was given as the most common cause of a breakdown, with 44% of the vote, followed by battery problems with 22% of the vote, both also happen to be two of the top 10 causes of car breakdowns in the UK.

Top Breakdown Nightmares

The public were also asked what their ultimate breakdown nightmare would be, 58% said the worst place to breakdown would be the woods and 45% said that if they were in a horror movie and their car broke down, rather than try and fix it they'd simply run away to flee any potential chaos that may ensue.

The survey took place from 12th October till 21st October 2015 with 550 people from the UK taking part.

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startrescue.co.uk

www.startrescue.co.uk is a trading style of Call Assist Ltd, which has been providing breakdown services on behalf of many insurance brands for the past 16 years. Call Assist Ltd currently services more than 1,500,000 policyholders through a large network of approved recovery agents throughout the UK. An additional network in Europe provides assistance in more than 45 countries.

For more information, please contact enquiries@startrescue.co.uk.




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29 Oct 2015 10:31:42 GMT Halloween Motoring
<![CDATA[ Pro UK Consultants Investigate Whether it is Ever Possible To Learn Wisdom ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/pro-uk-consultants-investigate-whether-it-is-ever-possible-to-learn-wisdom-2cdcb63020265271e1e032cbbc60be67/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/pro-uk-consultants-investigate-whether-it-is-ever-possible-to-learn-wisdom-2cdcb63020265271e1e032cbbc60be67/ Friday 16 October, 2015

Direct sales and marketing specialists Pro UK Consultants debate whether people should aim for knowledge or wisdom whilst on the path to success.

Knowledge and wisdom are both highly regarded in business, but what is the difference between these two attributes? Whilst knowledge is usually referred to the skills and information people obtain through education and experiences, wisdom runs far deeper. Wisdom is considered to be in many cases an innate ability to make better decisions and give valuable advice based on a lifetime of experiences. Pro UK Consultants believe that to succeed in business, an individual can benefit greatly from having both knowledge and wisdom, however with wisdom widely being accepted as innate, the firm are curious as to whether much like knowledge, wisdom can ever be learnt.

About Pro UK Consultants: http://www.proukconsultants.com/

Pro UK Consultants believe that to be truly wise, individuals need to not only think about themselves, but need to consider how their decisions will impact others around them. Wisdom relies on the ability to call on experience, and the best way to build up experience is to be open to new cultures and perspectives. To do this the firm believes it's important for individuals to accept that they do not know it all. Staying humble allows people to absorb more information and see the positives in every situation and opinion, meaning that in the future they are able to move past their own views and make a decision which benefits a wider cause than their own. In this respect, the firm believe that wisdom can be learnt.

Pro UK Consultants are confident that for an individual to succeed in business, wisdom is paramount and highly driven by out of the box thinking. The business world is constantly shifting and adapting, and to keep up with the pace business professionals must have a consistent curiosity and thirst for learning new information. Many people still wrongly believe that wisdom is related to age, and that young people lack the wisdom of the older generation. Pro UK Consultants are confident that, anyone has the potential to develop wisdom as long as they are committed to expanding their knowledge and open to experiencing new things. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to stay wise and the firm have recognised through their own work that this level of determination and curiosity is prevalent among both young and old. The firm believe that in terms of business success age is just a number and that to thrive in a corporate environment knowledge and wisdom are both learnable and intertwined.

Pro Uk Consultants is a rapidly growing event marketing firm based in Birmingham. The firm specialise in innovative, interactive marketing solutions, providing brands with a means to get to know their customers on a more personal level. Through face-to-face communication the firm help their clients to deliver a service which is personalised to meet the needs of each individual customer, which drives greater brand loyalty and helps them to obtain a strong market presence.




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http://www.proukconsultants.com 16 Oct 2015 10:01:24 GMT Business & Finance Halloween Leisure & Hobbies Media & Marketing Men's Interest Opinion Article Retail & Fashion Sport
<![CDATA[ Fright Night: Spend Halloween in “The World's Largest Grave” ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/fright-night-spend-halloween-in-the-worlds-largest-grave-c4da2e53b48dc76cd2337e47d0b5ca76/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/fright-night-spend-halloween-in-the-worlds-largest-grave-c4da2e53b48dc76cd2337e47d0b5ca76/ Wednesday 14 October, 2015

Fright Night: Spend Halloween in “the world's largest grave”

For the most terrifying night of the year, the Catacombs of Paris and Airbnb give you a chance to be the very first live person to sleep amongst the dead…

Airbnb, the world's leading community driven hospitality company, has revealed that the Paris Catacombs, one of the world's largest cemeteries, become the latest host on the platform. For one night only, two brave souls will have the chance to experience a Halloween night they will never forget, 65 feet under the city.

During the night of October 31st, the Catacombs of Paris and Airbnb are offering an exclusive night in the depths of the city, alongside the centuries-old remains of millions of Parisians, including the famous Jean de la Fontaine, Charles Perrault and François Rabelais*.

After a private tour of the labyrinth of bones and skulls, the guests will enjoy a daunting culinary experience to the sound of violins. At bedtime, a storyteller will read some catacombs legends to make sure the pair don't experience any sweet dreams. The next morning, the guests will become the first people to ever wake up from the Paris Catacombs.

“After the incredible night in a ski lift 2700 meters above the ground last year in Courchevel, Airbnb is now sending you 65 feet under Paris! Our travelers are always on the lookout for original experiences and what could be more unique for Halloween than spending a night among the bones and ghosts below Paris,” commented Nicolas Ferrary, France Country Manager of Airbnb.

Located south of the former city gate, the Catacombs of Paris contain the remains of millions of Parisians transferred there gradually between the late eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries as City graveyards were closed due to public health risks. Each year, 500,000 people from around the world visit the Catacombs, but this will be the very first time that people are allowed to spend the night there. This exclusive night is organized through a partnership which contributes to the financing of renovation works in the Catacombs. Special measures were put in place to ensure the safety of participants and the preservation of the ossuary.

How to win a spot?

For a chance to win this unique experience, visit the Catacombs' listing on Airbnb no later than October 20th at 11.59pm (CET) and tell the host why you think you are brave enough to spend a night in theCatacombs. The contest is open to everyone, two people maximum. All terms and conditions of the contest are available on airbnb.com

House Rules

Thanks for respecting the peaceful sleep of ParisiansDo not try to summon bad spiritsDo not follow the ghosts through the galleries, you might never find the exitTrick or Treaters beware

About Airbnb

Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world – online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and over 190 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions. airbnb.com

* Famous French writers and poets




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14 Oct 2015 10:52:45 GMT Halloween Travel & Tourism
<![CDATA[ Swan Global Direct Discuss How to Communicate Your Brand Effectively With Customers ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/swan-global-direct-discuss-how-to-communicate-your-brand-effectively-with-customers-cdc0d208291c51317300c24243870ad1/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/swan-global-direct-discuss-how-to-communicate-your-brand-effectively-with-customers-cdc0d208291c51317300c24243870ad1/ Tuesday 15 September, 2015

Communicating and connecting with customers has never been so important, explains Swan Global Direct. The firm outline the importance of a brand voice and how to successfully evoke company values to consumers.

Swan Global Direct has revealed that getting a brand known is an integral phase in launching a product or a service. "What good is a brand if nobody knows about it?" asks the firm. The firm highlights how every brand needs its own voice to communicate their values and what makes their product or service unique. A brand voice is also important for consumers to recognise the brand.

About Swan Global Direct:http://swanglobaldirect.com/

The firm believes that to develop a brand voice, business owners must understand who their customers are first. Brands need to understand who they are trying to communicate with and which channels would be the best way to get in touch with them. Companies must be aware of who their ideal target consumers are and go out of their way to reach them in a way that pleases them and that they understand. By understanding what it is the consumer wants, a brand can develop a voice that reflects this and really hits home with consumers.

Swan Global Direct believes that branding is incredibly important because, when done correctly, it conveys the brand's core values to consumers and this helps to attract similar minded people to the business as consumers and employees. The firm highlights how a lot of people confuse branding with the logo and the look, which is important, but it's mainly about personality. Most brands aspire to be innovative and cutting edge but really, Swan Global Direct believes, they should want to be authentic. A brand voice is all about making promises, sharing core values and then sticking to them to be as authentic as possible. This helps consumers to really form a connection with the brand.

Swan Global Direct is an outsourced sales and marketing firm who specialise in unique direct marketing campaigns. Located in Newcastle, the firm provide an expansive market reach for their clients all across the UK. Swan Global Direct specialise in representing their clients' brands through their personalised marketing campaigns and are experts in conveying their clients' core values to consumers. The firm does this by connecting with consumers in person through face-to-face marketing techniques as this truly personal business relationship leads to maximum results.




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http://swanglobaldirect.com/ 15 Sep 2015 17:11:37 GMT Business & Finance Education & Human Resources Entertainment & Arts Food & Drink Halloween Media & Marketing Men's Interest Opinion Article Sport
<![CDATA[ Celebrity 'Vampires' Launch #Giveblood Campaign With Bite ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/celebrity-vampires-launch-giveblood-campaign-with-bite-96c59af41253e2fec27c270be04bdfb7/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/celebrity-vampires-launch-giveblood-campaign-with-bite-96c59af41253e2fec27c270be04bdfb7/ Wednesday 29 October, 2014

Celebrities from the world of pop and YouTube have given their backing to a new social media campaign to encourage young adults to give blood. Timed to coincide with Hallowe'en, the 'Blood Donors Have Spirit' campaign uses the strapline 'save a vampire - give blood'. The campaign was launched last week at Tulleys Shocktober Fest Scream Park near Crawley in West Sussex where the celebrities donned vampire teeth to deliver their #GiveBlood message.

The campaign is the idea of Stuart Beare, the owner and creator of Shocktober Fest Scream Park at Tulleys Farm, the UK's biggest Hallowe'en attraction. Celebrity YouTubers Zoella, Pointless Blog, Marcus Butler and others along with pop stars Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), Jake Roche (Rixton) & Jesy Nelson (Little Mix) have already given their backing with more celebrities and guests joining in each week.

Darren Bowen, Regional Marketing Manager at NHS Blood and Transplant says - "We are delighted to be working with Shocktober Fest to encourage more people to donate blood. We need 7,000 people every day to donate in England and North Wales to maintain vital blood stocks. I would particularly like to encourage young people to become the donors of the future as evidence shows that if you start donating before the age of 26, you're likely to keep donating for the rest of your life."

Says Stuart Beare, "I know how important it is to get young people into the habit of giving blood early, and how difficult it is to reach that audience. Through our Shocktober Fest Scream Park event we can help reach that audience with 50,000 visitors over the Hallowe'en period, many of them in the hard to reach 17 - 26 age group. We are delighted to have the support of the celebrity YouTubers and pop stars that are so influential with that age group."

YouTube videos supporting the 'Save a Vampire' #giveblood campaign which launched this week have already been seen by over a million people, with twitter and other online social media activity engaging many thousands more.

Says Stuart Beare, from Tulleys Shocktober Fest Scream Park, "It's a great collaboration and we hope we can help support NHS Blood & Transplant with our campaign and create greater awareness of blood donation amongst young people."

Shocktober Fest, which is widely regarded as the UK's No1 Scare Attraction and offers '19 Fright Nights' from the 4th October - 2nd November 2014 is keen to promote the importance of becoming a blood donor and have launched a social media campaign with a bite!

For more information go to: www.halloweenattractions.co.uk/shocktoberfest/visit-us/save-a-vampire-give-blood

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Notes to Editors:

Alfie Deyes PointlessBlogTV Youtube video about the campaign has been watched by half a million people so far. At 11 min in, the video of YouTubers with vampire teeth explaining the campaign. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRC6o7uzPv0&list=PL6028C83EEacqRhiSfK56uysugmzGtDj1.

Marcus Butler YouTube video has been seen 240k times. 9 min in talks about the campaign with vampire teeth in! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWh6PQk2R_A&list=UUIHHYnpaqR8njCYf9fLEgLw

Jonathan Joly, the SacconeJolys YouTube video has been seen over 280k times.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPozvzHZEHU&list=UUxJrnvfqSSvly5hiq2Fe68g

Shocktober Fest Scream Park at Tulleys Farm

Each October Stuart Beare opens the UK's biggest Halloween themed attraction the Shocktober Fest Scream Park at Tulleys Farm. Up to 5000 people a night attend the event which includes seven different haunted attractions and rides plus many other Halloween themed shows and activities. It has been voted the UK's No1 Halloween Attraction in the Screamie Awards for the past four years running.

Ticket prices range from £9.95 for the off-peak Street Pass which gives access to the street entertainment and live bands to £32.95 for a peak night X-scream pass for all seven haunted attractions. Tickets should be booked online in advance atwww.tulleyshalloween.co.uk.

Families with younger children have their own Spook Fest by Day family Halloween event at Tulleys Farm. It is open on the weekends of 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19 October then daily from 25 October - 2 November. Activities for families and young children including; Horrid hayride, haunted house, boo barn, pumpkin shy, giant slides and fancy dress parades. Admission for a family of 4 starts at £36.

Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4PE, Tel 01342 718472,www.tulleyshalloween.co.uk.

NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a joint England and Wales Special Health Authority. Its remit includes the provision of a reliable, efficient supply of blood and associated services to the NHS in England and North Wales. It is also the organ donor organisation for the UK and is responsible for matching and allocating donated organs

Donors can search for sessions, change their contact details, book appointments and change/cancel their appointments in real time on www.blood.co.uk

There are apps available for Android, Windows and Apple Smartphone and tablet devices which enable donors to search for sessions based on your location, book and manage appointments.

NHSBT's donor line - 0300 123 23 23 - is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with all calls charged at the standard local rate, even from mobile phones

NHSBT collects 1.8 million units of blood each year from over 23,000 blood donation sessions in more than 3,000 venues

Only four per cent of the eligible population are active blood donors

A unit of blood is measured as 470mls (or just under a pint)

There are four main blood groups - O, A, B and AB. Group O is the most common and therefore the most in demand. A regular supply of blood is vital - red cells last 35 days and platelets only 7 days

Female whole blood donors can give blood every 16 weeks, while male blood donors must wait 12 weeks between donations. Platelets can be donated every 2 weeks

For further press information & photographs please contact: David Leon, Partners Leisure, T: 01904 610077 (M: 07980 802059) david@partners-group.co.uk




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29 Oct 2014 14:04:23 GMT Halloween Health
<![CDATA[ IIH Fright Night at the Common Room ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/iih-fright-night-at-the-common-room-74d705df284e5a399d8a4e6b3d2ef200/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/iih-fright-night-at-the-common-room-74d705df284e5a399d8a4e6b3d2ef200/ Monday 27 October, 2014

Come scare your stomach on Thursday 30 October from 7pm at The Common Room, Devonshire Street, Sheffield. Fright Night is a fantastic and freaky fundraiser in aid of the I Have IIH Foundation and the organisers are delighted to be holding the event at The Common Room with the support of the team there. http://www.common-room.co.uk/

Amazing prizes are on offer for the challengers brave enough to face the "man vs food" triple event which involves hot wings, pumpkin pie and burger (although those less heroic can stop at one of the above). There is a fancy dress competition and a spectacular raffle.

Prizes for the competitions and raffle include 5 group tickets for paintballing courtesy of DeltaforceUK Paintball, football match tickets (both SWFC and SUFC), fruit basket, meat hamper, gig tickets, champagne, Forum Café Bar vouchers, Halloween cake, the list goes on.

Ann Hartley, Communications Officer for the charity said, we know that "Man vs Food" sounds somewhat sexist, but "Person vs Food" doesn't have quite the same ring to it, does it? Obviously, we welcome entrants from either sex and there will be no discrimination! I am ready with my stop watch and clipboard, let the challenges commence!"

Heidi Wilson, Chair of the I Have IIH Foundation said "It's looking like we are going to have such a brilliant evening again, we did something similar last year and it was hilarious, as well as raising much needed funds for us to support people with IIH. So many people are supporting us with prizes this year, which is making a huge difference."

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is a neurological condition caused when the body is unable to competently absorb or drain the cerebrospinal fluid. When this takes place the intracranial pressure increases, which then causes debilitating, painful headaches and other symptoms. The I Have IIH Foundation supports people with IIH, advocates for them and raises awareness of this rare condition.

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<![CDATA[ Carve Your Pumpkin out of Cereal Boxes this Halloween ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/carve-your-pumpkin-out-of-cereal-boxes-this-halloween-c4376c012c86fe25b3b266fa6561e27e/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/carve-your-pumpkin-out-of-cereal-boxes-this-halloween-c4376c012c86fe25b3b266fa6561e27e/ Thursday 9 October, 2014

Nearly 20,000 tons of pumpkins will be thrown away after Halloween this year. This is enough pumpkins to make over 40 million pumpkin pies, or to stretch the 1524 miles between London and Transylvania.

This is food waste on a grand scale and most Halloween pumpkins will end up in landfill sites contributing to our growing waste problem and greenhouse gasses.

Now there is an alternative for those environmentally conscious spooks and goblins.

This Halloween you can turn your old waste cardboard into pumpkins with the aid of a template provided by Wintercroft masks, a site on Esty that supplies templates to make masks ranging from a werewolf to a human skull. Using the template which is downloaded as a digital PDF you can build a pumpkin on which you can carve your own design. The pumpkin can then be used as a mask or a decoration for Halloween.

Steve Wintercroft from Wintercroft masks said:

"Whilst not a real pumpkin this is the ultimate green alternative. For years we have been encouraged to make use of our pumpkin waste but most people simply throw their Halloween pumpkin in the bin. "

He added "we created the pumpkin template with the idea that it could be built by anyone using local materials, often rubbish, removing the need for shipping and with the minimum environmental impact."

The pumpkin template is available from Wintercroft Masks on Esty

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Wintercroft

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Steve Wintercroft

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http://www.wintercroft.com/ 09 Oct 2014 09:19:08 GMT Environment & Nature Halloween
<![CDATA[ ‘The Path of The White Magus.’ The new book by former London artist Albert Jackson tells all, about his lifelong battles with the supernatural ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/the-path-of-the-white-magus-the-new-book-by-former-london-artist-albert-jackson-tells-all-about-his-lifelong-battles-with-the-supernatural-a7a36365c0577d5c1140ec338b49ece9/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/the-path-of-the-white-magus-the-new-book-by-former-london-artist-albert-jackson-tells-all-about-his-lifelong-battles-with-the-supernatural-a7a36365c0577d5c1140ec338b49ece9/ Thursday 11 September, 2014

Venture into my world … chronicled with frightening and surreal true-life adventures that stretch out over the first half of a lifetime. A roller coaster ride that moves across continents and back again. A parade of life lessons stamped out on a stage filled with clairvoyants, psychic realization, past life regression, mediums, the tarot, demonic forces and premonitions. All of it coming to fruition as I move up the ladder in the London art scene. You may not believe in this world, but it believes in you. Reality is stranger than your imagination.

Albert Jackson is a gifted psychic and clairvoyant. Who possesses the ability to read and interpret the Tarot and other forms of divination. Albert has worked as a reader for more than 18 years; he has worked with some of the most dynamic psychic networks in the United States and Europe. He made regular appearances on the late night national, Sadie Nine show on BBC Radio London 94.9FM. His live spiritual on the air readings became a very popular and highly rated segment of her show.

I didn’t want to recognize or experience the realities normally left to the boundaries of the unknown. But at an early age, I was initiated. Forced at first ... to participate and later guided on a life long journey into the world of the supernatural. Albert believes we are all connected to a spiritual world of endless possibilities and knowledge is our key to personal growth. “Let God and peace be with you. I believe I’m here to help people. To offer clarity, insight, hope, knowledge and honesty where I can. I am devoted to two things in my life, the spiritual world and my creative life as a painter, sculptor and a writer.”

Albert Jackson’s first show in the UK was held in Birmingham, and was highly acclaimed by critics and art buyers alike, thus attracting dignitaries such as Peter Hain, former Leader of the House of Commons, and interviews on BBC national radio and television.

‘’One of the most innovative contemporary sculptors and painters of

his time,’’ wrote the Evening Mail, London.

“Despite appearances this is not a group show but the electric output

of one artist – Albert Jackson,” wrote Emma Safe - Metro Magazine,

London.

If I can help, other unknowing individuals manage the minefield of this strange and intriguing world thru my experiences, then my job is done. 

Read more at www.albertjackson.com, Contact: albert@albertjackson.comPress articles: www.albertjackson/Order.htmBook reviews: www.albertjackson.com and www.amazon.comTwitter:@TheWhiteMagus     |     Facebook: The Path of The White Magus




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<![CDATA[ Get a Freakishly Low Deal on your Bathroom this Halloween ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/get-a-freakishly-low-deal-on-your-bathroom-this-halloween-ff2656edd1a518d72593278cd37297d2/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/get-a-freakishly-low-deal-on-your-bathroom-this-halloween-ff2656edd1a518d72593278cd37297d2/ Wednesday 23 October, 2013
Savings so good, they’re sure to shock you to the core are currently to be found at CheapSuites.co.uk.

The online bathroom store has dug up some seriously spooky deals in time for Halloween, with many items less than half price, meaning you can treat yourself to a home makeover this October.

An old deteriorating bathroom can be a frightening place! So if taps that go drip in the night, ghastly black mould creeping over shower screens and décor which simply gives you the chills are things that haunt you, then CheapSuites.co.uk has the solution.

Prices have been slashed on a huge range of products like the Zurich Bathroom Suite, only £149, the Silves Toilet Pan Cistern and Seat at £45, and the Designer Wave Radiator for £149.49.

With bargains like these to be had, getting your hands on a new bathroom in time for Christmas needn’t be a nightmare. CheapSuites.co.uk also offers a next day delivery service.

You won’t believe your eyes, at these limited time offers so hurry over to the store and seize a deal before the sale closes on October 31st. Visit CheapSuites.co.uk today.

After all, missing the sale would be a grave mistake!


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http://www.cheapsuites.co.uk/ 23 Oct 2013 14:23:51 GMT Halloween Home & Garden
<![CDATA[ What the hick? Dang hillbillies taking over Central London! ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/what-the-hick-dang-hillbillies-taking-over-central-london-d473b0c124460d553828fc265a74a09f/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/what-the-hick-dang-hillbillies-taking-over-central-london-d473b0c124460d553828fc265a74a09f/ Monday 21 October, 2013
Ya’ll gunna be super spooked by the latest event from Humanitas Charity; it’s a Hillbilly Halloween party! In partnership with The Flying Seagulls, Humanitas are co-ordinating an evening of giddiness and frivolity on Saturday 26th October at Bloomsbury Bowling. WC1.

Dead Dixie-chicks and cob-webbed cowboys are the costume theme, with the hosts lining up an assortment of activities to take part in. Bowling, karaoke, foosball, table tennis, raffles, live music, and a host of organised competitions are just the tip of the iceberg. Among the bands performing are Shot Crabs Got Jail and Harriet Starling & the Good Honeys, two great foot-stomping bands that are known to arrange spontaneous dance-offs when the mood takes them. There is also a raffle available with the potential to win an assortment of prizes, including paintballing tickets for 10, ice-skating at the National History Museum, or a stadium tour of Stamford Bridge.

The whole event is designed to raise money for a research and development trip to Ghana, as Humanitas Charity moves into the African continent. The charity has worked with orphaned, abandoned children in Europe for over 10 years and now wants to focus some of its expertise and resources on helping vulnerable children and families in Africa. In Ghana in particular, Humanitas has particular cause for concern, as the country has an endemic of tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS, and suffers from extremely high child mortality rates as a result.

Yet before Humanitas can establish one of their projects, they need to embark on a vital research and planning expedition to Ghana. The charity initially aims to work closely with the President’s Malaria Initiative, before formulating its own strategy for support – and whilst the charity is confident they can put their expertise, manpower, and resources to great effect in Ghana, they need to investigate the best possible route to helping the poverty-stricken families of Ghana.

And it is for this reason that haunted hillbillies will be stomping around central London, fully face-painted and costumed-up, on their way to possibly the greatest party of the year! Tickets are £15 on the night and £10 for early-bird purchases.And for the most adventurous of you, there is a pumpkin crafting contest so better polish your carving skills…


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http://www.humanitascharity.org/ 21 Oct 2013 11:58:55 GMT Entertainment & Arts Halloween