As Bonfire night fast approaches, it is very important to ensure that our celebrations are enjoyable, and safe!
While fireworks can be thoroughly entertaining and can make your Bonfire night spectacular, let's not forget that they can also be very dangerous. but as long as safety rules are followed, your evening can and should be great fun, with everyone having a wonderful time.
Rather than contend with your own fireworks, why not attend one of the organised displays available, this is quite often a better option, as these are more spectacular than anything you can arrange at home and they are organised with safety very much in mind.
I am currently searching for organised displays that are happening in and around Beverley and I will profile them on our Events page. The only one I can find at the moment is the annual event at Beverley Westwood, which for the past 30 years has been organised by the Beverley Lions, however, if you know of any that are not listed, please feel free to add them to the events page, or email the details to me at beverley@thebestof.co.uk
Please check our events page closer to the night as more may have been added.
Meanwhile, if you are thinking of having your own display, then sticking with the Firework Safety Code is extremely important.
The Firework Safety Code:
• Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114. Be careful that you buy from a reputable shop with knowledgeable staff.
• Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks. Sounds obvious, but unless you want to end up in A&E it's a must.
• 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. Again this is obvious but we all know there are people for whom warnings like "Caution: Coffee is hot!" are necessary.
• Keep pets indoors.
• Always supervise children around fireworks.
Sparklers:
Sparklers are very pretty and can be part of the experience on Bonfire Night. However, I just read rather scary statistic- sparklers are 5 times hotter than cooking oil when lit.
• Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.
• Never give sparklers to a child under five.
I hope everyone enjoys their Bonfire Night celebrations safely.
