Articles by Hayden Bacchus

As twilight falls on Spadework’s pumpkin festival, the patch transforms into a scene straight from a Halloween tale. Shadows dance under the eerie glow of uplighters, mist creeps low across the ground, and grinning pumpkins release swirls of smoke across the floor as you explore the grounds. Visitors wander through the display, captivated by the spooky yet enchanting atmosphere, where every light and shadow tells a story. Battery-operated uplighters, weatherproof wall lights, and a low fog machine add a ghostly touch, Spadework’s pumpkin patch becomes the ultimate Halloween haunt. Spadework is a non-profit charity who focuses on empowering adults with learning disabilities, early-onset dementia and mental health challenges. All the pumpkins grown within the patch are planted by trainees in support of their personal development. The festival allows people to come and choose their own pumpkins for either cooking, eating or carving and to take part in the festivities.