On Thursday 31st October we held a Halloween event at Stewart Hall in Little Kimble. We have 19 homes in Little Kimble, part of a new development with a mix of private owners, shared owners, and affordable housing. The event was a collaborative effort between ourselves and Hayfield, the developers for the Little Kimble site, and aimed to foster community engagement and create a positive, welcoming environment for all the residents.

Children and parents enjoying the arts and crafts activities

The day was an incredible success, filled with activities. We had a fantastic array of offerings, including a pick 'n' mix sweets station, delicious brews from Coffee Snobs, and soft play and boxing sessions provided by Gods of War. We also hosted arts and crafts activities that were enjoyed by both children and adults.

(L-R) A member of the Gods of War team showing two young girls how to use sparring pads | a tenant's child leaping from one crashmat onto another

The children looked wonderful, dressed up as their favourite Halloween characters. We saw an assortment of costumes ranging from vampires and Spider-Man to Harley Quinn and many others.

Two children enjoying the arts and crafts activities

There was a good turnout and we received some really positive feedback from the community. The event not only provided an opportunity for fun and celebration but also helped in building relationships among the residents. We're looking forward to welcoming new tenants as they move into this development.

Hayfield staff in conversation with a local resident