Children build Guys for Town Bonfire –  Sat Nov 8^th

Remember, remember the 8th of November, gunpowder, treason, and plots…and Bonfires!

Cllr Moira-Ann Grainger, Mayor of Warwick, and sponsors Taylor Wimpey visited Newburgh Primary School on Tuesday to see the Guy made by children from year 1 and hear about the Gunpowder Plot.

The Mayor then went to Westgate School where year 1 had made a very realistic Guy.

A prize of £200 donated by Taylor Wimpey will be shared between the schools and will buy new books for their libraries

Both the Guys will be placed on the Warwick Bonfire to be lit by the Mayor on Nov 8^th at 6.30 at Warwick racecourse. Gates open at 5pm and there is plenty to do before the bonfire and firework show starts.

Organisers are expecting a good crowd and there is free parking at the racecourse, and several food outlets with hot food, hot punch and candy floss, as well as a children’s play area.

Tickets can be purchased; in Warwick from Torrys in West Street; the main Post Office; Claridges; Cabin News; Mellors; Warwick vacuum shop; and the Tourist Information Centres in Warwick and Leamington; as well as Woodloes Post Office; and The Larder Box cafe at Chase Meadows. Details of the arrangements can be found on-line through the website www.warwicktownbonfire.org.uk;

Advance tickets – Adults and children 12 and over – £5; accompanying children under 12 free; On the gate adults and children 12 and over  £6; children under 12 £2; infants under 2yrs old free so it’s worth buying early.

The event is organised by Warwick Lions and the Rotary Club of Warwick, with all proceeds going to local charities and good causes.

Sponsorship has been provided by Warringtons of Warwick, The Tuckery, and pallets for the bonfire are being provided by Unipart.