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A waning gibbous moon is the lunar phase that occurs right after a full moon, when the illuminated portion of the Moon shrinks from about 100% down to 50% before reaching the third quarter (last quarter) phase.
Halloween Safety Advice
Halloween can be a lot of fun for children, young people and parents, but it can also be distressing and intimidating for some residents. If you are going 'trick or treating' please respect and consider others and follow these top tips to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time:
DON'T 1) Go alone - 'trick or treating' is more fun and safer if you go in a small group with friends and family. 2) Go into houses - stay on the doorstep where the responsible adult can see you. 3) Play pranks that are likely to upset people or even damage property. 4) Ask for money or intimidate people - Halloween can be a night that some residents dread, so be respectful and polite. 5) Don't do any harm.
DO 1) Look out for Pumpkins - These will let you know whether 'trick or treaters' are welcome at a house or aren't. 2) Take extra care crossing roads - more accidents happen to children in the dark. 3) Go with an adult - get a responsible adult to go with your group to help in case you have any problems. 4) Dress to be seen - wear light, reflective clothes or carry a lamp or torch so that drivers and your responsible adult can see you. 5) Respect people's rights - be polite, don't go out too late, ring or knock only once, and be prepared to take 'no' for an answer.
It is hoped that everyone will have great fun this coming Hallow'en Allhallowtide (hallow means holy) when the souls of those in purgatory are prayed for.
Enough of the potted history and turning to how communities e.g. Brimpsfield prepare. The following might be helpful advice:
If you wish to embrace it - get involved and don't just leave mounds of sweets outside your front door - kids (and some adults) will just help themselves. Let the 'little devils' work for any goodies - Ask them what is "the Trick" - (a Joke, a little act or performance?) that enables them to deserve their treat.
If you do not wish to be involved then that is perfectly understandable - perhaps you can just copy and paste the poster on the left-hand pane and place it on your window.
Above all enjoy yourselves, it is the Half-Term holiday and it is an opportunity for children and their parents to dress up, come out and share some fun time together and with others.
HAVE A TRULY HAPPY & SAFE HALLOWEEN!
