No trick or treat poster - download yours here

Halloween is lurking just around the corner, and while some people will be bobbing for apples with the grandchildren, it can be a threatening and stressful time for others - especially for those who live alone. Avoiding hordes of gremlins, ghouls and ghosts isn't everyone's idea of fun, so we've put together a printable no trick or treat poster so you can opt-out this year. 
 

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Opt-out with a no trick or treat poster

Click here to download our 'no trick or treat' poster.

Nobody should have to hide away at Halloween to avoid answering the door - especially with the risks of coronavirus to bear in mind. Just download and print our poster using this link, and display it to let children and their parents know you're not participating.
 

Ways to stay safe on Halloween

• If in any doubt, don't answer the door - you are not obligated to do so.
• Closing the curtains and blinds may stop trick or treaters from knocking at your door.
• Always check to see who's knocking before opening. 
• Keep the chain on the door or even double lock it.
• If you are partaking in trick or treating, think about safety precautions to minimise the risk, such as preventing contamination from the sweets, and keeping a safe distance from people. If you're worried about safety, it's best to sit this year out.
• Safety in numbers - if you're not living in 'high' or 'very high' tier areas, invite a friend or relative over for the evening to scoff cake talk about politics (while social distancing!).
• Ask gransnetters for their Halloween safety tips on our forums. 
   

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