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Firework Displays in Berkshire
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Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason Should ever be forgot... We often forget why we have these traditions, even if we all remember the rhymes! Check out www.rhymes.org.uk Guy Fawkes & the Gunpowder Plot Words of "Remember Remember" refer to Guy Fawkes with origins in 17th century English history. On the 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government. He was tried by Judge Popham who came to London specifically for the trial from his country manor Littlecote House in Hungerford, Berkshire. Fawkes was sentenced to death and the form of the execution was one of the most horrendous ever practised (hung ,drawn and quartered) which reflected the serious nature of the crime of treason. The Tradition begins... The following year in 1606 it became an annual custom for the King and Parliament to commission a sermon to commemorate the event. Lancelot Andrewes delivered the first of many Gunpowder Plot Sermons. This practice, together with the nursery rhyme, ensured that this crime would never be forgotten! Hence the words " Remember , remember the 5th of November" The poem is sometimes referred to as 'Please to remember the fifth of November'. It serves as a warning to each new generation that treason will never be forgotten. In England the 5th of November is still commemorated each year with fireworks and bonfires culminating with the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes (the guy). The 'guys' are made by children by filling old clothes with crumpled newspapers to look like a man. Tradition allows British children to display their 'guys' to passers-by and asking for " A penny for the guy". Many in the Windsor and Slough area will know that the fireworks celebrations have already begun with Legoland usually lead the way starting in October. But if you are still waiting to join in the fun, we have put together a list of displays throughout Berkshire over the week ahead. Thursday 5 November 2009 The Recreation Ground, Chieveley Gates open 6.15pm Deadline for entries to guy competition 6.30pm Judging of guys 6.45pm Torch procession of guys to bonfire 7.00pm Bonfire Lit 7.15pm Fireworks 7.40pm Guy Competition To mark the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, this year's completion has a special prize for the best astronaut guy. Friday 6 November 2009 Wessex Firework Display Date: Friday 6 November 2009 Venue: Wessex Primary School, Cox Green, Maidenhead Tickets: Adult £4, Child £2 Time: Gates open 6pm, fireworks between 7pm and 8pm In its 8th year this community event is growing, Fun Fair, BBQ, Music, Fairground organs, Fireworks and much much more for a Family night out. Tickets on the gate. Rivermead Firework Display Rivermead School Loddon Bridge Road Woodley, Reading Details: Gates open at 6.30 pm, display starts at 7.30pm Entry Prices : Adults £4 Children £3 Tickets available from Parent Teacher Association's of all Woodley primary schools up to 5th November. Or pay at gate on 6th November Information telephone line : 0118 9618967 BBQ food, drinks and glow novelties available Saturday 7 November 2009 Burford School - Fireworks Extravaganza Dates: Saturday 7 November 2009 Venue: Marlow Bottom Time: 5.30pm-8.30pm Tickets: Adults £6, Child £5, Family (2+2) £20 - online. On the gate £7 Fairground rides, fire eater, refreshments, glowsticks, sweets. Fireworks and End of Season Party Longridge Quarry Wood Road Marlow Bucks SL7 1RE Our annual fireworks party, held each November, is a renowned spectacular. In the evening thousands of visitors enjoy from the riverside a magical display of fireworks as well as food, music and refreshments. Cookham Scouts Bonfire Night Date: Saturday 7 November 2009 Venue: Formosa Meadow, Mill Lane, Cookham Time: Gates open at 5.30pm Price: £5 in advance or £6 on the gate. OAPs and under 5s free Gates open at 5.30pm and the firelighting procession is at 6.30pm, fireworks shortly after at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased from Countrystores, Village Hardware and Hillcrest Stores. Maidenhead United Football Club Fireworks & Fun Date: Saturday 7 November 2009 Venue: Maidenhead United Football Ground, York Road, Maidenhead Time: Kicks Off at 5.30pm, Fireworks at 7pm Tickets: Adults £5, Children £3 - under 3s free The Link Foundation presents another spectacular fireworks display, this year with a “Fireworks and Fun” theme, at Maidenhead United Football Club on Saturday 7th November. There are children’s rides and activities to entertain the younger audience and the adults can enjoy the ambience while savouring some delicious hot food, mulled wine or a beer from the licensed bar. LEGO® Indiana Jones™ Fireworks 24, 25, 30 & 31 October, 1 & 7 November Legoland Winkfield Road Windsor Help Indiana Jones™ lift the curse at LEGOLAND Windsor's Fireworks Spectacular! Dark forces are set to fall upon LEGOLAND Windsor this October half term unless young adventurers can help Indiana Jones defeat the Mummy’s curse and return an artefact to its rightful place. But this is not just any artefact; it’s the Headpiece of the Staff of Ra, last seen in Indy’s very first adventure - Raiders of the Lost Ark. Loddon Valley Lions Firework Display Wellington Country Park Riseley Reading £7 adult, £3 children This year's Fireworks Fiesta will be held at Wellington Country Park on November 7th 2009. Gates will open at 5.00 pm and the Fireworks display will commence at 7:30pm. Please try to arrive early, as there is often congestion in the area, with late comers finding it difficult to access the park in time. This year's show promises to be better than ever with over £7,000 worth of fireworks. As previous visitors will know, the Wellington Country Park provides a stunning setting with the fireworks launched from an island in the large lake providing excellent viewpoints, memorable light effects from reflections in the water and enhanced safety. Firework Fiesta Pangbourne Primary School Kennedy Drive Pangbourne 5.30pm £10 adult, free for children Details: A cracking fireworks party for all the family, with free entry for children (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Fireworks start at 7.30pm and you can also enjoy a barbecue, West Berkshire Beer bar, a floodlit penalty shoot out, coconut shy, tombola, children's sweet and drink stall, a huge bonfire and fire-eaters! Thatcham Rotary Club Fireworks Henwick Farm Turnpike Road Thatcham 6.30pm Adults £5, children £3 Details: Enjoy a great evening of fireworks, refreshments and a funfair. Firework Spectacular Hook Schools Church View Hook The Lions Club of Newbury present West Berkshire's greatest pyrotechnic display also on the 7th November. The theme this year is "War of the Worlds". Venue - Newbury Racecourse Gates open at 5.30pm with the fireworks set off at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on the gate and, in advance from Tesco in Newbury, the Corn Exchange or the Newbury and Thatcham branches of Newbury Building Society. Tickets bought in advance are £4 for adults, £3 for those 5 to 16 years old and just £11 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) and are available from Tesco Superstore in Newbury, Newbury and Thatcham branches of Newbury Building Society and The Corn Exchange. On the night, entrance is £5 for everyone over the age of five. Sunday 8 November 2009 Hungerford Town Football Club Bulpit Lane Hungerford RG17 0EY All proceeds to local charities - Mini funfair and hot refreshments available. The display set to music will start at 6.15pm. Tickets £3 for adults - £2 for under 16's - Under fives are free. Family ticket £8 - Further information from Neil Benson on 07885 229314 If however you’d rather do it yourself on November 5th - then have fun BUT BE SAFE! 1. Follow the Fireworks Code. • Keep fireworks in a closed box • Follow the instructions on each firework • Light all fireworks at arm’s length • Stand well back • Never go back to a lit firework • Never put fireworks in your pocket • Never throw fireworks • Keep Pets indoors [ click here ] for more on pets and fireworks 2. Use only BS 7114 Fireworks • Check this when you are buying. All reputable dealers will only sell fireworks to this standard and if you are ever offered any others leave them alone! 3. Take special care with sparklers • Sparklers can be beautiful and enjoyable for young children but adults must be aware of their potential. Sparklers are the cause of a disproportionate number of injuries but only a few simple precautions are necessary. o Always supervise children with sparklers. o Teach them to hold the sparkler at arm’s length, but not near anyone else o Sparklers are not for the under 5s. They will be labelled as such and it is your responsibility. o Have a container of water handy, big enough for the spent sparkler. Dump the sparkler in it as soon as it goes out. 4. Further advice, publications etc: • BERR Government information on fireworks safety. • FireworkSafety website, for valuable advice. • Safer Fireworks RoSPA's site 'to make sure your firework parties are fun' • H&SE Guide to Safety for Firework Display Organisers • Various fire brigades have advice on fireworks, bonfires and barbecues on the web: o London Fire Brigade. More advice on: bonfires and fireworks; barbecues o Fire Service site - fireworks, follow links to bonfires and barbecues. |
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