LITTLE monsters have been getting stuck in to some crafty Halloween activities to ensure they have a spook-tacular night.

The barn at Stanton Park was this week transformed into a creepy cave where youngsters were making owls, witches’ cats, broomsticks, magic wands and more ghoulish delights.

Dozens of children, aged four to ten, gathered with their parents to unleash their imagination.

The event was organised by community arts group Every Cloud who hailed the sessions on Tuesday and Thursday a huge success.

Rachel Howell, associate member, said: “We’ve been overbooked and got lots of things for the children to do, including a trail afterwards to find pictures of different witches and wizards.

“They have all really loved it and I have received nothing but positive feedback. It’s great to put on a community event where everyone can get together.”

Sticks were also collected from the grounds of the park to decorate with sparkles and ribbons.

Joanne Stretch, from Highworth, attended with her eight-year-old daughter Evie, who was busy creating an owl on a paper plate with swatches of colourful fabric.

Joanne said: “It’s absolutely fabulous. It’s nice to come and be creative. The activities are aimed at all ages and abilities. The people helping are absolutely fabulous at encouraging the children to be independent and sociable.”

Evie, who is looking forward to Halloween on Monday, added: “I made a bat and a spider in a web. At school we are dressing up and I am going to go trick or treating.”

Alison Stagg, from Rodbourne, was with her daughter Freya, seven, who made a cat called Stripey and said she had more than 120 people knock on their door for sweets last year.

“The day has been awesome,” she said. “All the activities are so well organised. Making the cats have been our favourite part.”

Meanwhile Jessica, seven, said: “I love Halloween because you get to dress up and stay up really late.”