Last weekend’s Warwick Bonfire at the racecourse exceeded expectations with all 6,000 tickets sold out in advance for the 2nd year running!
In the end the rain held off and although the car parking was a bit sticky, crowds poured into the grounds from 5pm buying hot food and filling the racecourse bars. The Sambassadors of Sound players provided entertainment and excited children ran around with flashing swords and wands.
The Mayor and sponsors joined organisers to watch the event from Chandlers Bar. A short show to Disney themes started the evening off at 6pm and there were squeals of excitement as the fireworks started. The Bonfire was lit at 6.30, then the main show by Fantastic Fireworks set to “Best of British” themes thrilled the crowd.
Warwick Lions, Warwick Rotary Club and Warwick Racecourse were delighted by the turnout. David Shore who chairs the Bonfire team said “our volunteers have worked hard for the last 6 months to make the show a reality and it is a relief to have everything come together. Lions and Rotary depend on these events to raise money for charity, and we needed a success tonight to be able to continue our work.”
Local sponsorship was provided by Feldon & Dunsmore, local solicitors; Geberit, Bovis Homes, Warwick Kia, Delta Marriott hotel and Godfrey Payton, with the pallets for the Bonfire supplied by Uniparts Logistics. Warwick Ambulance Association provided First Aid support and the Air cadets helped to set up. CJ’s Events provided staff and stalls for the event. Our thanks go to Thomas Williams and his team at Warwick Racecourse and everyone else for their support. All proceeds will go to local charities and good causes.
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