feared

We used to be a club feared - not anymore.

“Neighbors feared crime, blight and property devaluation. But when they saw what we designed — colorful, open, safe, full of life — many opponents became supporters.”

While safety measures like intimacy coaches and phone numbers to report people have improved things, she said she feared harassment would continue because "there's too much opportunity for it to happen in this profession".

Organiser Charles Whalley feared the lack of conkers could have cancelled the event, but he was now confident it would take place after receiving "emails from around the country" from people offering to supply them.

But on 20 September, he said he feared he would not be able to return to his home if he did not get back before the deadline.