When it comes to having fun, don’t be left in the dark this Autumn!

The dark evenings can be a drag but check out safe4autumn.com and you’ll see there’s loads to do, from ghoulish crafts to army boot camp.

But safe4autumn is about more than just having fun and taking part in exciting activities.

During the long, cold wintry evenings, you may be hanging around with your mates and find yourself involved in something that looks like just a bit of harmless fun.

But others might not agree, especially on Halloween and Bonfire Night when some people, especially the elderly and vulnerable, can feel distressed and intimidated.

So before you get drawn in to that ‘bit of harmless fun’ - THINK...

• could your behaviour upset or intimidate other people?
• could it land you in trouble with the police?
• could it expose you or your mates to personal danger?

Safe4Autumn urges you to think about the consequences of your actions, to show consideration for others, to look out for your mates – and yes, to have fun too!

So if you fancy trying your hand at the inflatable dragon assault course in Jubilee Park as part of the X Zones project...

...or learning how to carve a spooky pumpkin with the park rangers at Three Sisters Recreation Area...

...or pitting your wits against the competition in a Wii Saturday League at Standish Library...

...or helping to get a new youth club off the ground in Ince...

...there’s something for everyone.

Help make this autumn safe for all the right reasons: Have fun, keep out of trouble and stay safe4autumn.