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This time of year is all about tradition. We all have our own traditions, within families and friendship groups, but there’s one that many people have in common – fireworks on New Year’s Eve. But are fireworks just for NYE? Have you ever considered giving Christmas itself some extra sparkle with pyrotechnics? This isn’t as […]

Not sure where to head for this year’s fireworks night? Here’s our pick of some of the biggest, brightest and best displays around the country, so there’s bound to be something near you. Nottingham Big City Bonfire – 5th November Bonfire Night in Nottingham has become a legendary annual event locally, as it features a […]

Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is rapidly approaching, so it’s time to start planning your fireworks fun. You may face the same dilemma as you do every year – stay at home and plan your own celebrations, or head out to an organised event. Which to choose? Here are some pros, cons and things […]

If you love your fireworks, you’ll be distraught not to have been in the crowd for the closing party of the incredible Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) – where a whopping 400,000 fireworks were launched into the night sky as part of the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert. You did read that correctly, organisers fired off no […]

If you’re organising or going to a fireworks display, you will absolutely love all of the effects, colours, booms and bangs. But what about your neighbours? And their pets? Unfortunately, fireworks can be seen as an annoyance for some – but there are ways that you can be more considerate and ensure that everyone has […]

There’s a world of difference between setting off some fireworks in your garden and hosting a professional managed display. For most occasions, the former is all you need to mark a special event or host a party with close friends and family.  Professional displays are significantly more expensive than buying fireworks online and firing them […]

Summer wedding season is here, which means a flurry of sunset fireworks displays marking the close of a thousand special days. If you’re currently hunkered down planning your own big day, fireworks are an important consideration. Here are 6 crucial points to remember when planning your own show-stopping wedding fireworks display: Consider the season If […]

You’ve spent weeks and months planning the perfect fireworks display and the big night has finally arrived. The audience is in thrills of anticipation as the first firework is lit. But what if it doesn’t go off? A fizzled-out firework can be an anti-climax to say the least, but what should you do to stay […]

For some people, fireworks just wouldn’t be fireworks unless they’re LOUD. The earth-vibrating, bass-filled booms and bangs of a pyrotechnics display are what make fireworks so incredibly exciting, and the louder the better. However, not everyone appreciates the noise that fireworks make. Considerate organisers are aware that fireworks can irritate residents and neighbours...

For small-scale displays in back gardens and local communities, you don’t usually need to complete a detailed health and safety risk assessment or event management plan. All it takes is some background reading on how to use fireworks safely and some planning into safety on the site. However, for large-scale public events where you’re expecting […]