Homebuilder's Halloween storytelling brings spooky stories to life for Bedfordshire school
Pupils from Wixams Tree Primary Academy were treated to a spooky tale or two thanks to a storytelling event organised by Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
The Year 2 class at the school, which is located near to the developer’s Willow Grove development, visited the housebuilder’s Halloween-decorated Holden show home and were treated to stories and music by experienced storyteller, Mark Fraser.
Megan Kew, Assistant Headteacher at Wixams Tree Primary Academy, said: “The children had a spooktacular time and thoroughly enjoyed joining in with the tales about the Wixams witch!”
Mark is a traditional storyteller who brings stories to life at many events, schools, museums and heritage sites across the country.
He said: “It was amazing to celebrate Halloween with The Wixams Tree Primary Academy. Traditional storytelling can give so much to people of all ages, as well as children and these days it's more important than ever.
“Thank you to Barratt and David Wilson Homes for providing this opportunity, and to the school for being so co-operative. I really hope the children enjoyed the light-hearted, spooky tales.”
The event was part of Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ outreach to help the communities thrive around its developments.
Kerry Mullen, Head of Sales at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Northampton, said: “We are thrilled to treat pupils at Wixams Tree Primary Academy to a storytelling session for Halloween. We hope they enjoyed visiting our decorated show home and were enchanted by Mark’s stories.
“As a leading homebuilder, it’s important to make a lasting impact in the communities in which we build and encourage skills such as reading, writing, listening and creativity amongst children.”
Situated within idyllic Bedfordshire countryside but within a short drive of the Interchange Shopping Centre, Willow Grove offers its residents the best of both worlds.