Huge bonfire for Heywood residents

Bonfire at Cherwell Avenue, Heywood

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Cherwell Avenue, Heywood played host to the final council organised bonfire of the week tonight (Thursday 31 October) with hundreds of people in attendance.

The huge bonfire was accompanied by a firework display and funfair

Alisha, who attended the bonfire with her daughter Elouise, said: “I become of the kids.

"We always attend the event and really enjoy it. We can meet up with people who we don’t see often.”

Elousie added: “I enjoy it. It is my favourite time.”

Mr and Mrs Smith also attend the event every year. Mrs Smith said: “Its local so we like to support everything in Heywood.”

Mr Smith added: “I don’t think it is as busy as last year but it is still busy. They are good events to come too.”

Paula Chandler attended the event with her children. She said: “The kids love fireworks. It is a local event for us so we can come every year.”

This was the final council organised bonfire, however, other organisations in the borough have organised bonfires:

Mayfield Rugby Club, Littleborough Cricket Club and Rochdale Cricket Club are also hosting organised bonfires:

• Mayfield Rugby Club bonfire and fireworks display, Friday 1 November, 7.00pm
• Norden Cricket Club bonfire and fireworks display, Saturday 2 November, gates at 5pm
• Littleborough Cricket Club firework display and fire pits, Sunday 3 November, 4pm
• Rochdale Cricket Club Second Annual Bonfire, Saturday 9 November, 5.30pm until late

Bonfire safety advice - tips on how to host a safe bonfire event:

http://www.safe4autumn.com/bonfire-safety.aspx

Fireworks safety advice - details on the fireworks code and other handy hints:

http://www.safe4autumn.com/fireworks-safety.aspx