The 5th of November 2014 is almost here!

At thebestof Guernsey we have compiled the following guide to Bonfire Night in Guernsey for you, with information on local public firework displays and some firework safety tips.

Let us know if you are organising a Bonfire Night and/or Firework Display event this year that is open to the public. We would be more than happy to add it to this guide and, if full details are provided, also publicise it in our local event listing.

Public Bonfire/Firework Events in Guernsey

Click the links below on the organiser names for further details (where available) of each event from our event listing for Bonfire Night.

Wednesday 5th November 2014

2nd Guernsey Scout Group
5.45pm - Wayfarer Centre, Rue du Haut, Vale.
£2 adults, £1 children - Hot food, drinks, bonfire, fireworks.

Northerners' AC
6.00pm - Northfield, Grand Fort Road, St Sampson.
FREE entry, £3 car parking - Hot food, snacks, hot & cold drinks, bar, Guy Fawkes competition, bonfire, fireworks.

Guernsey RFC
7.00pm - Garenne Stand, Footes Lane, St Peter Port.
FREE entry - Hot food, barbecue, drinks, fireworks.

Belgrave Wanderers FC
6.00pm - The Track, Victoria Avenue, St Sampson.
FREE entry - Hot food, bar, Guy Fawkes Competition, sparkler arena, bonfire, fireworks. 

Thursday 6th November 2014

Saints (St Martins) FC
6.30pm - Blanche Pierre Lane, St Martins.
Further details TBA.

Friday 7th November 2014

La Houguette School PTA
6.30pm - La Houguette School, St Peters.
Further details TBA.

Saturday 8th November 2014

Guernsey Yacht Club
6.30pm - Castle Cornet Breakwater, St Peter Port.
Further details TBA.

Rovers AC
7.00pm - Rovers AC Ground, Port Soif, Vale.
FREE entry - Food & drink, bar, fireworks. 

Thursday 13th November 2014

GSPCA & KGV
6.00pm - KGV Memorial Playing Fields, Rue Cohu, Castel.
£2 adults, £1 children, £5 parking, £5 family (up to 5), £7.50 family (up to 5) & car parking, FREE entry for dogs, book to avoid disappointment - Food & drink, barbecue, raffles, tombolas, games, pet goods, dog show, pet friendly event with a bonfire but no fireworks.
 

Firework Safety

If you are helping to organise or run a public event, or holding your own private fireworks display, please be aware of the following safety tips to help you stay safe at all times:

• Obey local laws and customs. If fireworks are not legal where you live, please do not use them.

• • In Guernsey please be aware that for 2014 local people are requested to only hold private fireworks displays on the following evenings: 5th, 7th or 8th November 2014.

• • In Guernsey please do not release any fireworks on 13th November 2014 due to the GSPCA & KGV pet-friendly celebrations that night.

• Use fireworks outdoors only.

• Use fireworks responsibly - never throw them or aim them at people or property.

• Always have water close to hand, either a hose or bucket.

• Only use fireworks as intended. Do not try to alter them or combine them together.

• Never relight a dud firework that has failed to go off. Wait 20 minutes before returning to the firework and then soak it in a bucket of water.

• Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the person lighting the fireworks, and that person should wear safety glasses.

• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated lighter" person setting off your fireworks who remains teetotal for the evening.

• Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type. Younger children may wave safer glowsticks instead.

• Do not ever use homemade fireworks or other illegal explosives - they can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the local police or fire station.

Animal Safety

Please be aware that fireworks terrify pets and other animals, so please follow the GSPCA animal friendly firework code to protect your pets and the local wildlife. Please visit the following page at the GSPCA website for full details:

GSPCA Firework Advice

Here at thebestof Guernsey we hope that you have an enjoyable Bonfire Night. Stay safe!