Newby Scare-vice Station transforms with fantastic Halloween makeover

Newby Service Station has been transformed for HalloweenNewby Service Station has been transformed for Halloween
Newby Service Station has been transformed for Halloween
Newby Service Station - Penny on the Move, on Scalby Road, have transformed the store with a 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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"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!

Store manager Jojo Karim said the Little Shop of Horrors piece is her favourite decorationStore manager Jojo Karim said the Little Shop of Horrors piece is her favourite decoration
Store manager Jojo Karim said the Little Shop of Horrors piece is her favourite decoration

“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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“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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