A creative and family-friendly Pumpkin Decorating Workshop was delivered at Cappagh Green as part of a Halloween community-bonding event, attracting over 50 participants.
Children eagerly got involved, decorating whole pumpkins with a variety of autumnal and Halloween-themed materials, including colourful leaves, pinecones, twigs, ribbons, rustic bows and mini battery-operated lights. This provided a safe, accessible and mess-free alternative to traditional pumpkin carving, allowing children of all ages to express their creativity and proudly take their finished decorations home.
The event created a joyful and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging family bonding, creativity and positive interaction between residents. Mr Whippy was a particularly popular addition, providing an extra treat for children and families and adding to the festive atmosphere. Overall, the event was a great success, with enthusiastic participation and plenty of smiles, making it a memorable and positive experience for the community. We are delighted to see such excellent attendance and strong tenant engagement at our Shared Housing Scheme.
The Halloween Pumpkin Decorating event is supported by the Department for Communities and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s ‘Housing for All’ Shared Housing Programme. The Programme has its origins in the NI Executive Together: Building a United Community Strategy which reflects the Executive’s commitment to improving community relations and continuing the journey towards a more united and shared society. £6.5 Million has been invested in the Cappagh Green Shared Housing Development and associated five-year Good Relations Plan.”
Radius constructs 300 new homes each year, as well as managing more than 14,000 homes across Northern Ireland. Radius Housing currently has 17 shared housing schemes across Northern Ireland. Through the Housing for All Shared Housing Programme Radius work in partnership with Portrush/ Portstewart Advisory Group stakeholders and residents to develop and deliver good relations plans for the area.
The Cappagh Greens Shared Housing Development’s Good Relations Plan includes Bridging events which are delivered to the wider community to encourage a range of good relations outcomes which include Health and Wellbeing, Art and Culture, Education and Training events and programmes.
For further information:
The Executive Office - Together: Building a United Community
Department for Communities - Shared Housing Programme
Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Shared Housing Programme
