COMMUNITY | Fire Service Charity Bonfire Extravaganza Returns

By Oliver Thompson
On Saturday 02 November, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is bringing back the annual charity bonfire and fireworks extravaganza.
The event is scheduled to be hosted at the Fire Service Headquarters in Birkenshaw from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. Additionally, there is a ‘sensory-friendly’ session which will reduce the levels of noise and music as well as a bright light firework display at 7:30 pm.
All proceeds will go towards The Fire Fighters Charity which provides mental and physical health support to Fire Fighters or members within the industry.
Control Room Crew Manager Sarah Goodall, from the organising committee, said: “Every year the event is growing with more families coming along to join us for a safe and enjoyable celebration.
“With the introduction of the sensory-friendly half hour this year we hope that those people within our community who usually find bonfires too overwhelming can also come along and have a fantastic time!
“Our volunteers work tirelessly to ensure everyone in our community is welcomed and hope they enjoy a safe and happy bonfire celebration.”
Chief Fire Officer John Roberts said: “This is one of the highlights of our calendar, and we love seeing the community come together to enjoy this special event.
“It wouldn’t be possible without all the hard work of our committee so I’d like to take the opportunity to thank them for organising what promises to be a fantastic evening.
“The Fire Fighters Charity is a brilliant cause, which offers support to injured firefighters and their families, so the proceeds of this event will go towards supporting the fantastic work they do.”
Tickets are Adults £8, Children (16yrs and under) £5 and under 5’s free.