The Discovery Community Forum (DCF) held its annual Halloween Trick or Treat event on Saturday, 26 October. The ghouls and spooks roamed the streets, hunting down the sugary treats or devilish tricks provided by the residents.
Those arriving early had the chance to get their faces painted and make the final adjustments to their scary ensembles. The community gathered at the First Discovery Scout Hall and once it was dark enough to unleash the terror, the hoard of monsters split into two groups to begin their rampage. DCF and local blockwatch members volunteered their homes as venues for the organised slaughter.
Apcan Security assisted parents in controlling the two columns as they made their way through the streets to the predetermined houses. There, in the enduring Halloween tradition, the children were able to scream the magic words ‘Trick or Treat’ to receive their bounty of sweets and candy. Once the ghastly youths had pillaged all they could from willing residents, they made their way back to the hall for dessert. Here more packs of sweets and candy were handed out to children whose parents’ next move would be to schedule a dentist’s appointment.
Justin Bezuidenhout, the DCF Chairperson explained: “This is all for the kids. We want to take back the streets so they can enjoy the suburb, even if it’s only for one night”. This annual event continues to grow and as long there is Halloween and a loving community there will always be an opportunity for kids to let out their inner ghoul in the name of fun, family and frights.
