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Blackheath fireworks is on – contributions welcomed

15/10/2015 By Editor Leave a Comment

istock_000020892521smallWe are fast approaching the anniversary of that one time when Guy Fawkes and his companions did the scheme contrive, to blow the King and Parliament all up alive. I’m talking about the fifth of November of course and to celebrate the anniversary, Lewisham Council is once again set to entertain thousands of people this year with fireworks at Blackheath.

The event takes place on Saturday 7 November at 8pm and is still one of very few London fireworks celebrations which is free to enter and annually attracts over 80,000 people from all over London.

The Council is working with a range of partners to keep this hugely popular event going. Contributors to the event include L&Q, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Glendale, Hamptons International, The Clarendon Hotel and The Crown Pub. There is still time for more businesses to get involved.

Richard Southall, Assistant Director, L&Q South East Neighbourhood said: ‘At L&Q Housing we’re pleased to once again be able to support Blackheath Fireworks. It’s a great community event that brings the whole borough together and helps to make Lewisham a fun place to live.’

This year’s dazzling display will be designed and fired by Greenwich based Emergency Exit Arts. Visitors to the event can also enjoy a funfair from 12 noon and a wide variety of food stalls and bars will be open from 5pm.

Cllr Chris Best, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Older People said: ‘Once again we are proud to host Blackheath Fireworks and visitors can look forward to another spectacular display. Despite budget constraints which are being felt by all councils, we remain one of a handful of boroughs offering free entry to our display. However, this would not be possible without our sponsors and we’re grateful for their support again this year. Donations from residents and visitors also make a significant contribution and we are asking people to continue donating online and on the night – if every attendee donated £1, this would secure the future of Blackheath Fireworks in 2016.’

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Threescore barrels, laid below,
To prove old England’s overthrow.
But, by God’s providence, him they catch,
With a dark lantern, lighting a match!

If you are planning to attend the event please show your support and donate now online at www.lewisham.gov.uk/fireworks, in person at Age Exchange in Blackheath Village or in the collection buckets at Hamptons International branches in Blackheath, Greenwich or Dulwich.  The Lewisham Police Cadets, Lewisham Council staff and community volunteers will also be lending their support by collecting donations on the night.

Also remember that parking will me a mare as some roads will be closed during the display so it might be better to take public transport.

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