Get maps to the ready as the Autumnfest Trail is coming soon to Ballyclare! With riddles to be solved and prizes to be won, it’s set to be fun for all the family!

The Autumnfest Trail, organised by Newtownabbey Borough Council, is open to all primary school children and any children taking part must be accompanied by an adult. Maps will be available from next week at local schools and the Town Hall.

The trail begins on Monday 22^nd October and all completed trail maps must be returned to Ballyclare Town Hall by 1pm on Monday 29^th October. Every correct trail map will then be entered into the prize draw with the winner will being announced at 5.30pm during the Scarecrow Competition.

Chris Sewell, Assistant Manager at the Milestone Spar who are sponsoring first prize commented:

”We are delighted to be once again sponsoring first prize for the trail at this year’s Autumnfest! With a £50 voucher for Smyth’s Toy Store up for grabs and an amazing line up of events, we hope everyone in Ballyclare gets into the spirit of Autumnfest and joins in on the trail and all the other activities on offer.”

This year’s Autumnfest will take place on Monday 29^th October with many festive events to keep the family entertained such as apple pie making, scarecrow competition, pumpkin carving, mini fun fair and much more!

For more information log on to www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/autumnfest or visit the official Autumnfest Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Autumnfest