West Berks firework events to go off with a bang over weekend
The Cottage Inn in Upper Bucklebury will kick things off this evening (Friday).
Gates open at 6pm with the bonfire expected to be lit at 7.30pm and the fireworks display scheduled to start at 8pm.
Advanced tickets for a family of four are £10 or £15 on the gate.
A single ticket is £4 or £5 on the gate.
Bradfield Primary School, Cock Lane, Bradfield Southend, will also hold its fireworks display tonight.
The event kicks off at 5.30pm, with fireworks, which will be set to music, scheduled to start at 7pm.
A family ticket for two adults and up to four children is £15.
Single adult tickets are £5, while single child tickets are £3.
Tickets are available from the school, Bradfield Village Stores or from www.bradfieldprimarypta.co.uk
The Lions Club of Newbury is holding its annual display at The Racecourse tomorrow (Sat).
Gates open at 5pm and the fireworks start at 7pm.
Tickets cost £4 for adults or £3.50 for five to 16-year-olds and can be bought in advance at Tesco, Pinchington Lane, Newbury Building Society or the Corn Exchange, Market Place.
All tickets on the night cost £5.
The profits from this display will go towards various charities supported by The Lions.
The Friends of Pangbourne Primary School’s annual bonfire night is also on tomorrow.
The event, which starts at 5.30pm, is scheduled to include a bonfire, fire spinner and 30 minute firework display.
Children aged 11 years or under will gain free entry if they are accompanied by an adult, while adult tickets are £7.50 in advance or £10 on the gate.
For tickets and more information, visit www.fopps.org.uk
Lambourn Sports Club and Lambourn Festival Committee also hosts its community bonfire party with firework display and barbecue tonight at Lambourn Sports Club, Bockhampton Road.
The gates will be open from 6.30pm, the bonfire to be lit at 7pm and the firework display will start at 7.30pm.
A family ticket costs £8 in advance or £10 on the gate and individual tickets cost £3 per adult and £1 per child in advance or £3.50 and £1.50 on the gate.
Tickets are available from Lambourn Universal Stores.
The Spring Inn in Sulhamstead will host its second annual free display tomorrow.
The show kicks off from 7.30pm and the display will be followed by live music.
Baughurst scout and guides bonfire night kicks off tonight at 7pm with the bonfire bring lit at 6.45pm.
It takes place at Adams New Field.
St Martin’s Primary School in East End will host its display on Sunday.
Gates open at 5.30pm and the display starts at 6.30pm.
Two displays are taking place on bonfire night itself on Monday.
Chieveley’s 44th annual firework display, which takes place at the village recreation ground, starts at 6.30pm and will include a guy competition.
Tickets are on sale from Chieveley Village Stores, Hermitage Village Stores and Cold Ash Village Stores.
A family ticket is £12 in advance or £15 on the night, while a single ticket is £4 in advance or £5 on the gate.
Falkland Cricket Club is also hosting its event on Monday.
The bonfire will be lit at 7.15pm, followed by fireworks at around 7.45pm.
However, the venue is open from 6pm for people to enjoy other attractions including a selection of children’s amusement rides and hot food from the barbecue.
The cost of entry is £4 per person with under-fives allowed in free.
Funds raised will go towards junior cricket development.
For a spread of firework pictures see Thursday’s Newbury Weekly News and log back onto Newburytoday.co.uk over the weekend to see a gallery of pictures.
