Posted: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Sat 5 Nov, bonfires lit at 7pm, fireworks start at 7.30pm
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Saltwell Park
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Barmoor
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Oliver Henderson Park
Free fun for all the family. Please remember, no fireworks, sparklers or alcohol allowed
Saltwell Park only - Park & Ride from Gateshead Interchange, Stand B & Gateshead Civic Centre every 10 minutes from 17.30 - 19.10, return journeys from 19.35 - 21.00 • £1 adults & 50p children each way
Parking limited, Please use public transport.
Refreshments available to purchase at all venues
For more information contact Events Team Tel: 0191 433 6900 • Email: events@gateshead.gov.uk|
Stay Safe
Have an enjoyable Bonfire Night but stay safe – that’s the message to Gateshead residents from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
Peter Mudie, district manager for Gateshead, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We want everyone to enjoy Bonfire Night. However, bonfires and fireworks can cause devastating injuries and even kill you, so we’re asking everyone to take extra care and make sure this doesn’t happen to you or your loved ones.
Encourage
“The run up to Bonfire Night is one of the busiest times for the emergency services. We would encourage everyone to attend professionally organised displays and to report any illegal bonfires that have been built to your local council. That way, we can all have a safe and enjoyable Bonfire Night.”
Dangers
In the weeks running up to Bonfire Night, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service will be visiting secondary schools in Gateshead talking to children and young people about the dangers relating to the misuse of bonfires and fireworks, and to highlight the consequences of anti-social behaviour against emergency workers.
They will also be working with the Council and other partners to make sure as many illegal bonfires as possible are removed before they are lit, preventing hundreds of fires from starting and endangering lives.
For more information and advice on how to enjoy a safe Bonfire Night visit: www.facebook.com/bonfires| (13 years+) or www.twfire.gov.uk/bonfire|