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Stay safe while celebrating Bonfire night

Date: 29/10/2009 09:56

With just a week to go before bonfire night North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to urge the public of North Wales to be safe with fireworks.

Richard Fairhead, Senior Fire Safety Manager, said: "Safety at this time of year is the responsibility of us all. We cannot overemphasise that the best way to reduce the number of injuries during bonfire celebrations is by attending organised events. 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.

"If you must use fireworks yourself, please follow the fireworks safety code."

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.

"If you are planning a bonfire, please notify North Wales Fire and Rescue Service's Control Room by calling 01745 535805."

 


Community Bonfire and Firework events in your area:

Ynys Môn
Holyhead
5th November- Penrhos Beach, 6pm

Beaumaris
7th November- Beaumaris Pier, 6:30pm

Denbighshire

Denbigh

5th November- Denbigh Castle, 7pm.

Rhyl

5th November - Showfield, Rhuddlan Road, Rhyl, 7pm.
Programmes available from the station for £2. £1 entry per person on the gate.

Corwen

5th November -The War Memorial Park, Corwen, 6.45pm

Ruthin

6th November - Llanfwrog Community Centre, Ruthin, 5:30pm.
No entry fee.


Gwynedd

Aberdyfi

7th November -Aberdyfi Fire Station, 7pm.

No entry fee - donations encouraged.

Barbecue on site.

Barmouth
5th November- Barmouth Harbour, 6:30pm.
Hot food available and lantern making for children.
No entry fee - donations encouraged.

Dolgellau
6th November - Dolgellau Farmers Market, 7pm.
£1 entry fee for adults. Children under 16 free.

Caernarfon
5th November - Cae Phillips, 6pm.
No entry fee - donations encouraged.

 

Conwy

Colwyn Bay

5th November - Eiras Park, Colwyn Bay.

Bonfire lit at 7:00pm, Fireworks at 7:15pm.

No entry fee - donations encouraged.

Cerrigydrudion

6th November- White Lion, Cerrigydrudion, 7:30pm.

Entry fee - £3 for adults, £1.50 for children.

Llanrwst

5th November- Conwy Valley Rotary Club, 7pm.

Abergele

31st October, Pensarn Beach, 7:30pm.
Glan Conwy

5th November -The Estuary Public House Car Park, 6:30pm.

 


Flintshire

Deeside

5th of November - Deeside Leisure Centre, Deeside, 7:15pm.

Buckley

5th November - Buckley Common, 6:30pm.

Mold

5th November- Mold Alyn Football Club, Denbigh Road, Mold, 6:30pm.
Admission prices are; Adults £2.00, Children £1.00
Refreshments and rides for children will be available at the event.

Flint
5th November -Flint Castle, 6:30pm

Wrexham

7th November- Wrexham Maelor Lions Club display at Bryn y Grog farm, Marchwiel, 7pm.

 

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