halloween

October 16, 2026

Make it a green Hallowe’en: simple swaps to cut waste

Published 16 October 2026 With Hallowe’en around the corner, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are highlighting five simple ways residents can keep seasonal waste to a minimum this autumn. Every October, tonnes of pumpkins, single-wear synthetic Hallowe’en costumes, and plastic decorations are thrown away after a single evening. By rethinking how […]

October 13, 2026

Free and low-cost activities for October half term

Families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can enjoy a range of free and low-cost activities this October half term, including Halloween adventures, creative workshops, family shows and sports sessions.

An illustration of a Halloween scene showing five costumed figures—a child in a grey cat suit, a man as a mummy, two people in white ghost costumes, and a woman dressed as a witch—standing on a wooden floor. They hold pumpkin baskets and jack-o'-lanterns against a wooden wall background decorated with black bats and spiders.

October 16, 2025

Five frightfully good ways to save waste this Halloween

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are urging residents to enjoy a spooktacular Halloween without letting waste come back to haunt them. Every year, thousands of pumpkins and costumes end up in the bin after just one night of fright. But with a few simple swaps, we can all help save money, […]