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Halloween

Chard town centre was transformed on Halloween night
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Pictures: Chard town centre transformed for Halloween

Have fun on Halloween, but be aware of potential dangers Have fun on Halloween, but be aware of potential dangers
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Somerset residents warned about candle safety this Halloween

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Clinton Rogers: What is behind the growing popularity of Halloween?

One of Ferne Animal Sanctuary's residents is Timmy Spatula, a lively black cat who is still waiting for his forever home One of Ferne Animal Sanctuary's residents is Timmy Spatula, a lively black cat who is still waiting for his forever home
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Somerset sanctuary encourages looking beyond appearances when rehoming black cats

A variety of Halloween events are taking place across South Somerset this week A variety of Halloween events are taking place across South Somerset this week
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What's on in South Somerset this week: October 28-November 3, 2026

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is inviting families and animal lovers to enjoy a day packed with Halloween-themed activities on Saturday, October 31 Ferne Animal Sanctuary is inviting families and animal lovers to enjoy a day packed with Halloween-themed activities on Saturday, October 31
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Ferne Animal Sanctuary to host Halloween silent disco and spooky trail

The Gamesmaster Café & Bar in Ilminster held a Halloween fancy dress party to celebrate its launch The Gamesmaster Café & Bar in Ilminster held a Halloween fancy dress party to celebrate its launch
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New Ilminster bar and café opens its doors with Halloween party

Nearly 400 candles were lit within 90 minutes to form the cross Nearly 400 candles were lit within 90 minutes to form the cross
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Community holds peace vigil at Chard church on Halloween

Chard couple go all out for Halloween to fundraise for charity. Chard couple go all out for Halloween to fundraise for charity.
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Chard couple decorate home for Halloween to fundraise after daughter's diagnosis

Halloween events for children don't need to cost a fortune Halloween events for children don't need to cost a fortune
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5 ways for families to save money this October, from Halloween ideas to travel costs

Chard Community Hub's 2024 Halloween Hubble Bubble event Chard Community Hub's 2024 Halloween Hubble Bubble event
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Chard Community Hub shares its Spooky Success with Hubble Bubble Halloween Event

These five frightful felines are searching for their forever (haunted) homes this Halloween These five frightful felines are searching for their forever (haunted) homes this Halloween
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Five 'fangtastic' felines are looking for Somerset forever homes this Halloween

Chard is hosting its annual 2024 Halloween trick or treat event this week Chard is hosting its annual 2024 Halloween trick or treat event this week
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Chard town centre closing to all traffic on Thursday for 2024 Halloween event

This Halloween, Chard Ferne Animal Sanctuary is hosting a Halloween event and several spooky arts and crafts workshops. This Halloween, Chard Ferne Animal Sanctuary is hosting a Halloween event and several spooky arts and crafts workshops.
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Ferne Animal Sanctuary is hosting a 'fangtastic' Halloween event

Chard is hosting a spooktacular Halloween event Chard is hosting a spooktacular Halloween event
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Chard Community Hub is hosting its annual hubble bubble Halloween event

Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine
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Pumpkin decorations could see you fined £5,000 this Halloween

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