Hi, it's me, Skeleton Bones JoeI am getting freakishly excited about Hallowe-en. Not long to go now - only 10 full moons and then it's time for trick or treat. If you're looking for somewhere fun to go over Hallowe'en, might I suggest Podium

Hosting a Hallowe’en party is all about creating the right atmosphere. There are plenty of spooky tricks you can use to create fabulous outifts and decorations for Hallowe’en. You can spray paint branches and leaves to create decorations for your

for their Hallowe’en treats.5. Check the bootyOnce you have completed your trick or treat route your child may be lucky enough to have a bag full of sweets or, less fortunately, monkey nuts. Inspect your child’s bag before she tucks in. It also goes without saying

With Hallowe’en approaching and the nights drawing in, scare-loving families will begin looking for that perfect spooky film to enjoy during a cosy evening in. As many parents will testify, it isn’t always easy to find a Hallowe’en film suitable

Makes 6 glassesIngredients4 glasses of blood orange juice 200g (7oz) raspberries2 glasses of iceMethodWhizz the raspberries and ice in your smoothie machine or blender. Add the blood orange juice. Pour into glasses and serve. 

Hallowe’en in the US coincides with half term in the UK, and what better way to celebrate it than in Washington DC? The capital lays on a host of events children will love, such as a Boo at the Zoo trick-or-treat evening where you can enjoy animal

white oval shapes or roll out some tiny balls of white icing into oval shapes. Dampen them with a little water and stick them onto the front of the ghost. Use a blob of black writing icing for the pupils of the eyes.For more fantastic Hallowe’en recipes

and handcrafted greetings cards.Jam JamboreeOctober 1–2Enjoy the remnants of a late summer glut and bring the whole family along to Plas Newydd Country House And Gardens for a celebration of jam. Work up an appetite exploring the elegant 18th century house

.Apples and CornkistersSeptember 25Bring the whole family along to celebrate the new season’s harvest in the famously beautiful setting of Pitmedden Gardens, Aberdeenshire. Enjoy a delicious apple or pear from the orchard and immerse yourself in the autumnal atmosphere

Kite circling the tops of the majestic avenue of oak trees, rich with reds and browns. Once you have explored the grounds, pack a picnic or enjoy a delicious cream tea from the larder whilst you enjoy the grand finale of Music In The Park, a series