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Firework Displays in Berkshire 2011 |
Firework displays in Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough, Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham and Newbury Berkshire 2011 are listed below... if you know of others then let us know... thank you.
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". Saturday 29 October 2011 Sue Ryder Fireworks and Halloween night Friday 4 November 2011 Wessex Firework Display Rivermead Firework Display St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Sol Joel Park, Church Road, Earley Saturday 5 November 2011 The Recreation Ground, Chieveley Burford School - Fireworks Extravaganza Longridge Fireworks and Bonfire Night! Cookham Scouts Bonfire Night Scooby-Doo Fireworks - The Curse Of The Lake Monster Loddon Valley Lions Firework Display Wellington College Fireworks Pangbourne Primary School Firework Fiesta The Lions Club of Newbury Guildford Lions Fireworks Fiesta Chalfont St. Giles Fireworks Display Epsom Fireworks Display and Funfair Sunday 6 November 2011 Reading Rugby Club Sonning Blue Mountain Golf Club, Bracknell Saturday 12 November 2011 Thatcham Rotary Club Fireworks 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 |
