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North Wales bonfire nights near you
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How to have fun and be safe
NORTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service want to keep bonfire night in North Wales injury free.
Richard Fairhead, Community Safety Manager said: "The best way to reduce the number of injuries during bonfire celebrations is by attending organised events.
"We would ask families planning back garden bonfires and fireworks parties to reconsider and attend a community bonfire and fireworks display instead.
"They are the safest type of displays, have the best facilities and offer the best value for money. Guy Fawkes celebrations see an increase in anxiety for senior citizens and pet owners, so attending community events helps reduce this distress."
Carelessness with sparklers, mainly at private bonfires, accounts for may injuries to the face and hands. A burning sparkler reaches a temperature of over two thousand degrees centigrade - twenty times the boiling point of water and should never be given to children under five.
"A typical rocket travels at 150mph and a mortar shell will go as high as 200 meters exploding its contents over a wide area so it is common sense to leave fireworks displays in the hands of trained and experienced organisers," advises Mark.
It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under the age of 18. Many types of fireworks are banned from sale to the public. Throwing fireworks in a public place is also illegal with a fine of up to £5000.
The Firework Safety Code
Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.
Don't drink alcohol if setting off fireworks.
Keep fireworks in a closed box.
Follow the instructions on each firework.
Light at arm's length, using a taper.
Stand well back.
Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn't gone off, it could still explode.
Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.
Always supervise children around fireworks.
Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.
Never give sparkles to a child under five.
Keep pets indoors. Keep North Wales injury free on bonfire night!
Where are bonfire nights taking place?
Anglesey
Penrhos, Holyhead, November 5. The fire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks will start at 7pm.
There will be a live band and a 'mini fairground', depending on the weather.
Beaumaris Bonfire & Fireworks Display will take place by the pier on 1st of November 2008 at 6:30 till about 7:50 this year a spectacular display is expected again this year provided by Merlin Fireworks
Gwynedd
Y FELINHELI firework diplay with BBQ will be held on November 5th at Beach Road, Y Felinheli, start 7pm.
No admission charge but collection .Organised by Gwyl Y Felinheli Festival.
www.gwylfelin.org
Tel/ffon: 01248 670248 Mob: 07768 697983
Bangor Lions CLub will be holding the annual charity fireworks display on Beach Road, Bangor on the 5th November.
The fun starts at 6.30pm
All proceeds from the disply will be donated to charities and good causes.
The club would like to thank Bangor City Council for once again supporting the club in carrying out the event.
Conwy
Pensarn, October 31 and November 5
Organisers are promising a preview event to be held on Friday, October 31, with a larger main event to be held on November 1.
Among the attractions will be a funfair, laser light show, and a full pyrotechnic display by Sussex-based the Festival Fireworks Company.
Spectators are advised to arrive early for each event, with disabled guests advised to arrive by 6.15pm and to contact 01745 822922 at least 24 hours earlier to arrange disabled parking.
Admission to the Saturday show costs £2 per person, £1 for children aged over five, or £5 per family (two adults and three children).
All proceeds will be given to local community charities. Entry to the Friday preview event is free.
For further information contact Andrew Wood on 01745 822579 or e-mail andrew@woodsmotorcycles.co.uk
Denbighshire
Garn Park, Henllan, Wednesday, Novemeber 5. Starting at, fire will be lit at 6pm. BBQ, Toffe apples, sweets, tea and coffee.
£2 admission, children under 16 free and must be accompanied by an adult
No sparklers or alcohol on the field.
Flintshire
Wrexham
