Bonfire night is coming up, and there’s guaranteed to be lots of fireworks and fun!
We want bonfire night to be a blast for everyone, but we don’t want anyone getting hurt.
Firework Safety
To make sure you stay safe on the 5th November, always follow the fireworks code:
• Keep fireworks in a closed box
• Follow the instructions on each firework
• Light all fireworks at arm’s length
• Stand well back
• Never go back to a lit firework
• Never put fireworks in your pocket
• Never throw fireworks
• Keep Pets indoors
And please remember that sparklers can also be dangerous. Although sold as something for the children to enjoy, there are some simple safety measures you should always follow to keep the little ones safe:
Buying Fireworks
One of the best ways to enjoy bonfire night safely is to visit an organised event but many people either can't get to one of these shows or prefer to celebrate privately at home.
If you do want to buy fireworks yourself, please remember to always buy them from registered sellers. Buying from anywhere else could mean you are buying sub-standard and unsafe fireworks that could cause serious injury.
Derbyshire County Council have published a list of all of the registered suppliers in our local area:
Heanor
Aldi
Eclipse Fireworks, (5 Church Street)
Tesco
Ripley
Eclipse Fireworks (31 Argyll Road)
Johnsons of Ripley Ltd, Demon Fireworks (54 Oxford Street)
Lidl
Sainsburys
Langley Mill
Asda
Lidl
Premier Castle Stores (45‐47 Horsley Crescent)
Alfreton
Geejays and Daughter (29 Mansfield Road)
Lidl
One Stop Stores Ltd (141‐143 Nottingham Road)
Tesco
J F Neville (6a King Street)
Belper
Morrisons
Eclipse Fireworks (1 Sandbed Lane)
Denby
One Stop Stores Ltd (151 Derby Road)
Somercotes
Parfetts Cash & Carry (Clover Nook Road)
Aldi
Riddings
Ekta Mini Market (1 Newlands Road)
Smalley
Smalley Store (34 Main Road)
For loads more information on fireworks and firework safety, visit the Official Safer Fireworks website.
