It's dark and cold and your stood in a crowd buzzing with anticipation.

Whether it's a small garden bonfire with family and friends or a big organised event it's always exciting.

When the first flames start reaching for the sky I can feel my cheeks start to glow with the warmth, the smell and the crackling sound of the fire reminds me of standing in the back garden as a kid watching dad light up the treasured box of Standard fireworks. I don't remember him ever getting a catherine wheel to spin!!!.

These days it's a different story. With fantastic organised events and fireworks that are out of this world Bonfire Night has turned into a family trip out.

Here are some of the fab bonfire events going on around Rochdale this year.

• 29/10/2013 5pm - 9.30pm    Bowlee Community Park (Heywood Old Road, Middleton, M24 4GS )

• 30/10/2013 5pm - 9.30pm   Cronkeyshaw Common, Syke 

• 31/13/2013 6pm -10pmCherwell Avenue, Heywood 

• 3/11/2013 Littleborough Cricket Club 4pm (tickets on sale now)

• 2/11/2013 Norden Cricket Club 5pm - 9.30pm (tickets on sale now)

• 6/11/2013 Hollins Childrens Center 4.30 - 6pm 

So if you love a good bonfire and fireworks plan your night now.

Stay warm and safe  and ENJOY!!!