Firework displays to light up the borough

Rochdale Borough Council’s organised bonfire and firework displays

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Three huge bonfires and firework displays will light the night sky across the borough this week.

Residents are invited to  head to one of the Council organised bonfire and firework displays at Middleton, Rochdale and Heywood.

Visitors to the bonfires at Middleton and Heywood can also enjoy the dodgems, big wheels and coconut shies at funfairs at these two events.

The Council has banned all unauthorised bonfires on local authority land to "keep people safe and reduce the likelihood of accidents". If any unauthorised bonfires are found they will be removed. 

Councillor Jacqui Beswick, Cabinet Member for Place and Regulation, said: “Attending an organised display is also a good way of ensuring that you stay safe on Bonfire Night. The borough has a proud tradition of staging fantastic family events on Bonfire Night and this year will be no exception. With three different events taking place across the borough, there’s enough choice to keep everyone entertained, and it’s all completely free of charge.

Council organised bonfires:

• Middleton at Bowlee Community Park, from 5pm to 9.30pm on Tuesday 29 October
• Rochdale at Cronkeyshaw Common, Syke, 6 pm to 9.30 pm on Wednesday 30 October
• Heywood at Cherwell Avenue, 5 pm to 10 pm on Thursday 31 October.

All three bonfires will be lit at 7pm with firework displays due to start at 7.30pm.