Halloween advice

Sorry ... no trick or treat this Halloween

This month, we want to ensure that Halloween is a happy and safe time for everyone, whether young or old. 

Sorry... No trick, or treat this Halloween

If you don’t want to be bothered by ‘trick or treaters’ this Halloween, we would like to suggest that you print this ‘No trick, or treat this Halloween' poster, and place it in the front door or window of your home.

We are not trying to spoil the fun of Halloween but we would like ‘trick or treaters’ to recognise that some people, particularly if elderly or vulnerable, might be distressed by strangers knocking at their door during the evening.

We would like to ask people not to call at houses displaying this poster.

Print this poster and display on your home, or on the homes of your vulnerable neighbours or relatives.

Top tips for young people at Halloween

• Always be accompanied by an adult when you are trick-or-treating.
• You should only go to houses of people that you know and who are happy for you to call.
• Stay safe, keep to places that you know and are well lit. Do not take short cuts through gardens, alleyways or parks.
• Watch out for traffic - drivers might not see you.
• If you are wearing a mask make sure that you can see where you are going and are aware of your surroundings.
• Carry a torch and a fully charged mobile phone (if you have one).