Nov 2, 20153 min read

Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays this week

It is bonfire night on Thursday and there are a few displays on the night and also for the few days after. If you want to stay local, you have a few choices available.

Wherever you go, stay safe and have a great time.

Thursday 5th November - Bonfire Night

The 1st Formby Scout Group are holding their annual Firework Display

Holy Trinity Old School field, Lonsdale Road. Gates open at 6pm and Firework display starts at 7:15pm. As usual the Scouts are perfect hosts offering hot dogs, burgers, drinks and more.

Adults £3.00 - Children £2.00 - Family £10.0

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Thursday 5th November - Bonfire Night

The Formby Cricket Club are holding their annual Fireworks Display and Bonfire.

This is a very busy venue. Entertainment starts at 6:30pm till 7:30pm with a childrens entertainer/Magician. The Bonfire is lit at 7:30pm and the Fireworks start at 7:45pm. There is also a fully licensed bar with hot and cold food available.

Adults £5.00 - Children £3.00 - Family £15.00

This is at the Hightown Cricket Club, Thirlmere Road, Hightown, L38 3RQ

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Friday 6th November

Waterloo Rugby Club are holding their annual Firework Display.

Gates open at 6:30pm for Fireworks at 7:45pm. Funfair, food and Ice cream available.

Adult £7.00 - Child £3.00 - Family £15.00 - OAP £5.00

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Saturday 7th November.....

There are two firework displays this Saturday to choose from.

Formby Scouts of St. Peter's Church in Formby offer their Fireworks Spectacular and Bonfire Party.....

The first one is the Formby Scouts at The Paddock on Cricket Path. The gates open at 6pm, the fire is lit at 6:30pm and the fireworks start at 7pm.

This display is on every year and is very popular. This display goes on even if it is raining. There are refreshments offered and a fantastic bonfire and brilliant fireworks.

Adults £3.00 - Children £2.00 - Family £10.00

Please DO NOT park in the Cricket Club car park.

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The second one on Saturday 7th November is in Hightown.....

Orrell Hill Lane in Hightown presents a Bonfire event to remember! Archers are lighting the huge bonfire with flaming arrows and Northwest Fireworks have a spectacular display planned. Paintball & target shoot amusements from Help for Heroes! An event for all to enjoy with a fairground, entertainment & refreshments! Gates open at 6pm. Fire lighting by archers with flaming arrows at 7pm. Entrance £5 per person. Children aged 3yrs & under enter for free. Easy to find, just off the Formby bypass with convenient & easily accessible parking next to the event. Postcode is L38 5DA

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Did You Know?

It is against the law to carry fireworks in public if you're under 18
Fireworks must not be sold to anyone who is under 18
It is an offence to let fireworks off during night hours (11pm to 7am), except on Bonfire Night (midnight), Diwali, New Year, and Chinese New Year (1am)
It is an offence under the Explosives Act 1875 to tamper with or modify fireworks
Did you know that sparklers can reach temperatures more than 15 times as hot as boiling water?

Having fireworks at home can be great fun, as long as they are used safely. Figures show more children rather than adults get hurt by fireworks. Over the past five years over 350 pre-school children, some only a year old, were treated in hospital for fireworks injuries.

Be safe not sorry

Fireworks are safe if you use them properly. If you’re putting on a home display, you should follow some simple steps to make sure that everyone has a good time without getting hurt.

Keep kids safe

We want children to enjoy fireworks but they need to know that they can be dangerous if they are not used properly. Each year, over half of all firework injuries are suffered by children.