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Fireworks to go off with a bang across
the whole of Swindon... but safety first
Sparks will definitely be flying Swindon displays include:
across the town this month as we Wednesday 4 November
approach 5 November. St Frances CofE School Fireworks
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service Display in Taw Hill. Gates open
is warning people not to take risks 5:30pm with display at 6.30pm.
with fireworks and have issued the Tickets are £4 for adults and £3 for
following advice. children, under 3’s are free.
• Keep fireworks in a closed metal Thursday 5 November
box and take out one at a time. Westlea Primary School Firework
• Follow the manufacturer’s Display - Gates open 5:30 pm with
instructions on each firework. Read display at 6:30 pm. In advance £6
them by torchlight – NEVER use a adults, children £4 or a family ticket
naked flame. for four £18. On the gate, £7 adults
• Light fireworks at arm’s length and £5 children.
using a safety firework lighter or Friday 6 November
fuse wick. Friends of Brook Field School
• Stand back after lighting. Fireworks Display. Gates open at
• NEVER go back to a firework once 6pm, fireworks at 7pm. Tickets on
lit – it may go off in your face. the night: £4 per person, £12 family
• Keep a bucket of water handy. (2 adults, 2 children). Under 3s free.
• Used fireworks should be collected Bonfire and Hallowe’en Night at
after the display with care. Douse Purton Farm Shop, Church End,
with water, bury or place in a metal Purton from 5pm to 9pm. Free entry.
container. Saturday 7 November
• Keep children under control. Swindon and North Wiltshire
• Keep pets indoors. Scout Group Fireworks Display at
Bonfires present additional Lydiard Park. Entry fee: £8 adult, £3
hazards when it’s dark. It is advised child.Gates open at 5:30pm. Bonfire
to build them far away from any lit at 6pm. Fireworks at 7pm.
buildings and inspect them properly Swindon Lions Fireworks & Funfair
to make sure that they are stable at Polo Ground on Marlborough
and won’t collapse outwards. Road. Gates open 5.30pm. Display
For further safety advice visit at 7.15pm. Adults £9, kids £5.
www.wiltsfire.gov.uk www.swindonlions.org
Come and celebrate Diwali - The SWINDON LIONS
Festival of Light on 7 November FIREWORKS & FUNFAIR
SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER
Polo Ground, Marlborough Road, Swindon
Gates open & funfair 5.30pm • Firework display 7.15pm
Tickets on the gate: adults £9; children/OAPs £5
Advance tickets: adults £7; children/OAPs £4
available online & from Visitor Information Centre, Central Library;
Nationwide Building Soc, The Parade & Regent Street;
20 at The Kings, Wood Street; Magnum Wine Shop, Wood Sreet;
One Stop, 44 Guildford Ave, Lawns
Free Park & Ride at Nationwide SN3 1TA.
No parking on Polo Ground or Downs View Road
www.swindonlions.org
Swindon Indian Association will diversity within Swindon.
be holding a Diwali evening on The event includes fireworks,
Saturday 7 November at the Punjabi professional dance performances
Community Centre in Kimberly fusing Bollywood with Hollywood,
Street, off Cricklade Road. a dance performance by SIA
Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival performers and even a Bollywood
celebrated every year. Diwali is the dance workshop. There will also be
biggest and the brightest festival children’s activities and films.
in India and spiritually signifies the The evening includes an
victory of light over darkness. extravagant three course buffet and
The event will be attended by both a subsidised bar. It starts at 4.45pm
Swindon MPs - Justin Tomlinson and goes on until 11pm
and Robert Buckland, as well as Tickets cost £26.50 to £28.50 for
Swindon Mayor Andrew Bennet and adults (depending on membership)
council leader David Renard. and £14.50 for children (5-12 years)
Swindon Indian Association is a with under 5s free.
non-profit organisation working Annual membership costs £12.50
towards facilitating cultural per adult and is free for children.
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