Halloween is creeping up on us again, and this year there’s a chance to make all  that dressing up a little greener! 👻

Northside Partnership’s Green Team is bringing a frighteningly good Halloween Costume Swap to Darndale, Belcamp and Moatview, giving families the opportunity to pass on costumes that have been outgrown and find a pre-loved one for the next little witch, wizard, ghost or ghoul.

If you’ve ever opened the wardrobe to find last year’s costume staring back at you, wondering why you bought it when it was probably only going to be worn once…you’re not alone! 🎃

So, rather than letting those costumes gather dust, or become a skeleton in the wardrobe, families are being encouraged to donate clean, good-condition costumes to their local childcare centre by Friday 9th October.

The costumes will then be available to pick up at the swap on Thursday 15th October at Darndale Belcamp Village Centre.

It’s a simple idea, but one that can make a real difference. Halloween costumes are often only worn a handful of times, so giving them another life helps reduce waste while making it easier for families to enjoy Halloween without having to buy something brand new.

And, of course, there’s something rather lovely about knowing that the costume your little one has finished with could become someone else’s favourite Halloween outfit!

Don’t make a grave mistake! Before those costumes disappear into the haunted depths of the wardrobe, it might be worth giving them a second look. You never know, there could be another little monster out there waiting for exactly that costume! 🎃