DESPITE many of the revellers appearing to be almost dead, a quiet birthday party at Noggerup ended up a very lively social event.
Thanks to lots of support from the Fry family and friends, Noggerup Hall Association committee members and the local community, the Halloween-themed event on November 7 went so well it may now become the first of a series of similar events to be held at the Noggerup hall.
The hall was transformed by the efforts of a team of dedicated designers coordinated by Vasse resident Fuchsia Walz.
Large artworks, wall hangings and numerous small embellishments regenerated the Hall and its surrounds with flying bats, ghoulish images, skulls, blood and other evidence of prematurely extinguished life, ghouls and spectres.
Originally planned as a private birthday celebration for Noggerup Hall Association committee President Richard Fry, the celebration took on a life of its own and thanks to invites via social media, Australia Post, the local grapevine and local press, many individuals travelled from as far afield as Quinninup, Margaret River, Perth, Fremantle and even Singapore for the event.
At least 65 adults and numerous children attended the festivities that continued even after the band went to bed sometime around midnight.
The nearby oval was transformed into an overnight campsite for the kids and attendees from distant towns and suburbs.
Most of those who responded to the invitation dressed for the Halloween theme with funky handmade Halloween cossies. Friends and family shared an Indian style food feast.
The band, led by singer Leah Emily Grant, came all the way from Perth and received much applause for singing a wide range of Indie-folk music including songs from Grant’s latest album, "Curse Of The Town".
It was a sight to see ghouls and gremlins, zombies and the bloodied undead making their moves on the dance floor.
Photos taken by local photographer Dennis Fairclough show the level of commitment and creativity individuals of all ages (and apparent health status) put into their costumes.
Due to the popularity of the theme, plans are afoot for similar events in the future – should locals manage to stay alive long enough!
