Newby Scare-vice Station transforms with fantastic Halloween makeover
Store Manager, Jojo Karim loves Halloween and enjoys decorating the store every year, using props she’s made herself at home.
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Hide Ad"I’ve been doing it since I started working here 12 years ago,” said Jojo. “They started off as small displays, but each year I’ve added a little more.
“I think I get carried away – perhaps I have too much time on my hands!
“It’s how I relax, I make them while I watch TV at night.
“Almost everything is recycled from pieces I’ve picked up from Ping Pong and car boots, that kind of thing.
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Hide Ad“My favourite piece this year is from The Little Shop of Horrors, I can’t believe how many people haven’t heard of it.
“I tell them to go away and watch it and tell me what they think the next time they come in.
“Christmas used to be my favourite holiday, but the last couple of years its been Halloween – and the kids love it!”
Newby Service Station is part of the Penny Petroleum group, which has over 90 forecourt locations across the North, Scotland and Wales. Penny Petroleum has recently celebrated 30 years in business.
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