Somerstown set for a spooky time with free Halloween party

Hundreds are expected to attend the event, named the Somerstown Spooktacular, which takes place on Thursday 12 October, 5.30 - 7.30pm at The Gibson Centre on Sackville St, PO5 4BU.

Frightfully fun entertainment, spooky stories, music, Halloween themed face painting and ice-creams, cakes, snacks and chilling refreshments - there's set to be loads on offer for people to enjoy.

It won't hurt the bank account either as everything at the event will be completely free.

Freebies aside, the council is using the event as an opportunity to show everyone the latest plans for the Somers Orchard project. So as well as enjoying everything on offer, people will get a first look at what the former Horatia and Leamington tower blocks site is set to look to like in the future.

Cllr Darren Sanders, the council's cabinet member for housing and tackling homelessness, said:

"Somers Orchard is a huge project for our city. Local people have been at the heart of it from day one so it's great that we can host the Somerstown Spooktacular for everyone."

"When people see the plans, I think they'll be just as excited as we are to watch them come to life. They showcase what the people of Somerstown actually wanted from the project, and I'd encourage as many people as possible to pop down to the event to see them and join in the fun too."

Already this year the council hosted similar community events in Havant and Paulsgrove which delivered huge turnouts and rave reviews. It's hoped the Somerstown Spooktacular will follow in their footsteps and provide an entertaining evening for the whole community.

As always with these council-run events, everything is free and everyone is welcome.

Don't want to miss out on the fun?

Join the event on Facebook or find out more at portsmouth.gov.uk/events.

Got any questions?

Email Katelyn Rigler at Katelyn.rigler@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 07901 100 537.