This October, Warwick is hosting a Halloween Fun Day, with a local traders market, children's Halloween crafts and games, a picture trail, children's tombolaand Halloween cafe.

The event is free to enter and will take place on Wednesday, 29 October in the Court House in Warwick from 10am to 4pm.

It is organised by Priory Pools Community Centre, with support from Warwick Town Council as part of the campaign to raise £20k locally for a new centre, hall and community cafe in the Packmores & Cape area of Warwick.

This local appeal forms just one part of the larger £2 million campaign already underway, which has raised nearly £1.7 million from trusts and corporate support since being launched in March.

The event is free to enter and will take place on Wednesday, 29 October in the Court House in Warwick from 10am to 4pm.

Organisers said: "We'd love you to drop in to our 'Halloween Fun Day'. It's free entry, with a children's picture trail on entry to win a free gift. There are children's crafts, including making a Halloween Magnet or 'Jump-up' and decorating a giant ghost!

"There will also be a children's tombola, raffle and a chance to win some great Halloween balloons too! We are excited about our Halloween Cafe - where we will have a great selection of themed cakes to buy - plus the chance for children to decorate their own halloween-inspired biscuit.

"Alongside this we also have some local businesses selling gifts, books, toys, wooden items, handmade cards, jewellery, clothes, Tropic Skincare and more! Thank you to Warwick Town Council for their support with the event and the chance to use their amazing Ballroom!"

Parking is available at Warwick Schools Foundation for £8 for the day, to book your space, please visit here.

Halloween Face (image via Leanne Philipps)

Janette Eslick, Lead fundraiser and Trustee, Priory Pools Community Centre added: "I love Halloween each year, and can't wait to get involved in the activities across Warwick this year. I have donated some amazing Halloween gifts and treats to the children's tombola that I hope will help spread the joy that I have at this time of year!

"I live very close to where the new Priory Pools Community Centre will be built, and I wanted to help to play my part in raising a few more pounds towards the new centre. It will be so amazing to have a place where we can all get together, and I can't wait for the new Community Cafe!"

Warwick is no ghost town this Halloween, with a whole week of other activities planned including:

• Monday 27 October: Wicked Launch in the Market Square at 11am – free pumpkins music & photo opportunities
• Wednesday 29 October: Halloween Fun Day 10am-4pm - with crafts, stalls, games, care & trail organised by Priory Pools Community Centre 
• Friday 31 October: Twilight Trick or Treat Market – food, arts, crafts & pumpkin carving. Entertainment includes morris dancers, stilt walkers, fire breathers & light up robots Plus: Children's crafts at Warwick Visitor Centre from midday. 
• All week: Warwick's Ghost Trail – explore the town all week long! Collect a map from Warwick Visitor Information Centre. Sponsored by Little Kickers  

For more information on how to support the Priory Pools Community Centre visit www.priorypoolscc.org or its Facebook.

It is organised by Priory Pools Community Centre, with support from Warwick Town Council as part of the campaign to raise £20k locally for a new centre, hall and community cafe in the Packmores & Cape area of Warwick (image supplied)