A community organisation in Grimsby is helping families cut the cost of Halloween by offering a low-cost costume hire scheme.
East Marsh United has launched a lending initiative allowing residents to borrow Halloween outfits for £3 each. Once returned, the costumes are cleaned and made available for reuse. The collection includes a range of classic characters such as witches and ghosts, along with masks, makeup, and accessories.
The scheme runs every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm at Freeman Street Market, aiming to make seasonal celebrations more affordable for local families.
All costumes were donated by Tape2Tape, the organisers of the Cleethorpes Half Marathon and Grimsby 10k, who contributed new outfits to support the community initiative.
The project comes as families face rising living costs and increasing expenses associated with holidays and events. For many in the East Marsh area, the initiative offers a simple, sustainable way to take part in Halloween festivities without the usual financial strain.
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