fireworks

Volunteers wanted for fireworks extravaganza

Parkinson’s UK is calling out for volunteers from across the South West, to ensure a fireworks display goes off with a bang.

The charity is asking for local people to volunteer for a couple of hours to sell official programmes and collect donations, at the Annual British Fireworks Championship in Plymouth on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August.

The event, which takes place at...

British Firework Championships 2015

The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return the Plymouth for its 19th showdown in August 2015.

Visitors from all over the world can see the skies light up over Plymouth's spectacular waterfront on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August.

The Royal Air Force’s world-famous aerobatics team, The Red Arrows, will take to the skies for an exciting, heart-pounding air display this summer.

Residents and visitors to Plymouth will be able to watch as fast jet pilots put on a show to remember. Taking to the air on the second night of the British Firework...

Things are warming up for Bonfire Night

With two weeks to go until bonfire night Plymouth is preparing to host a bonfire night and fireworks display for the whole family to enjoy.

Taking place on The Hoe on Wednesday 5 November visitors can enjoy fairground rides, food and drink from 4pm.

Entertainment, courtesy of Heart FM, will take place from 6pm on the grass area of The Hoe in front of the Royal Citadel....

Remember, remember 5th November

In pure traditional style Plymouth will be hosting a bonfire and fireworks display on Wednesday 5 November on The Hoe for Bonfire Night.

Fairground rides and catering stands will be open from 4pm and entertainment, courtesy of Heart FM will be provided from 6pm.

As the night draws in and the temperature drops, this event is sure to warm up when the bonfire is lit at 7.30pm....

British Firework Championships set to be a firecracking show

Residents and visitors that head to Plymouth’s waterfront next week will be wowed by six magnificent firework displays as some of the UK’s best pyrotechnics battle it out to be crowned British Firework Champions 2014.

Lighting up the skies, this explosive showdown will take place over two evenings - tomorrow (Tuesday 12 August) and Wednesday, 13 August.

Kicking off at 6.30pm...

Plymouth announces date for the British Firework Championships 2014

Plymouth is again preparing to host one of the most exciting events in the UK: the internationally renowned British Firework Championships.

The dates for the 2014 event have now been confirmed as Tuesday 12 August and Wednesday 13 August.

Plymouth City Council coordinate the event in partnership with The Event Services Association (TESA) and 2014 will be the 18th anniversary of...

Fireworks and Bright Sparks: Igniting Creativity

Plymouth Play Association, alongside Plymouth Arts Centre, invite you and your little sparks, to come and ignite your creativity with a fireworks themed workshop. Artist and learning specialists support these open-ended activities for children under 6. Don’t forget to dress for mess. Come along to Plymouth Arts Centre on Tuesday 12 November from 1-2.30 to have the chance to make some exciting bonfire night inspired art!

Advance booking is essential. Please call the box office on 01752 206114.

More information is available at www.plymouthartscentre.org .

Plymouth Arts Centre holds fireworks themed workshop for little sparks

A free fireworks-themed workshop to ignite children’s creativity following Bonfire Night is being held next week.

The event next Tuesday at Plymouth Arts Centre, run in conjunction with Plymouth Play Association, is for under 6 year olds. Artists and learning specialists will help children ignite their creativity.

The workshop, at the venue in Looe Street, will run from 1-2....

Bonfire Night on Plymouth Hoe

A spectacular evening of music, lighting and fireworks display. The countdown to the pyrotechnic action will get underway at 6pm with entertainment from the stage on the Hoe promenade with Heart FM entertaining the crowd from its show stage until 9pm.

Performances from Devon Dance Zone, Rhythm City and Melisa Adams will wow the crowds before the fireworks display and to conclude the evening’s entertainment Joywride will take to the stage at 8.30pm.

The Bonfire will be lit on Plymouth Hoe, next to Smeaton's Tower at 7.30pm with Smeaton's Tower, the Citadel and the War...

Plymouth Hoe hosts spectacular Bonfire Night evening of music, lights and fireworks

Plymouth Hoe is hosting a spectacular Bonfire Night fireworks display this evening.

The evening, which started at 6.00pm, includes music and lighting as well as the traditional fireworks display.

The countdown to the pyrotechnic action got underway at 6pm with entertainment from the stage on the Hoe promenade with Heart FM entertaining the crowd from its show stage until 9pm...

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