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| | | | Fireworks 2009 on 7 November | Newbury Racecourse once again hosted West Berkshire’s greatest pyrotechnic display in 2009.
In addition to the fireworks and fun fair, there was entertainment prior to the fireworks themselves, in the form of a dancing display by the All Stars Theatre Academy and Daphne Bennett School of Dancing. This display took place on the stage area, which was also used by Newbury Sound who provided music and entertainment. The venue boasted a large sheltered area as well as excellent views of the firework display and plenty of free parking.
Tickets bought in advance were £4 for adults, £3 for those 5 to 16 years old and just £11 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) and were available from Tesco Superstore in Newbury, Newbury and Thatcham branches of Newbury Building Society and The Corn Exchange. On the night, entrance was £5 for everyone over the age of five.
Members of Newbury Lions, as usual, sold hot and cold drinks, burgers and hot dogs and running a bar – all at reasonable prices. The profit, in conjunction with the gate monies, is used to fund the numerous charitable requests we receive from within the local area. In the last 12 months this has amounted to in excess of £15,000 being donated to those in need within the local community. There were also sales of doughnuts and novelties.
Safety is paramount for this event. The fireworks are separated from the public by the racetrack and 3 sets of fences so no one can get too close to the display. The Red Cross, as usual, is on hand in case of any emergency.
The gates opened at 5.30pm and spectators visited the fun fair and support the dancing displays before the firework display itself began at 7.30pm. This event is always well supported, with the spectacular display again organised by Fireworks and FX Advanced Pyrotechnics Ltd.
Newbury Lions are most grateful for the support given by the Newbury Weekly News, Newbury Sound, Robinson Foods and Newbury Tools as well as their sponsors: Castle Windows, Donnington New Homes, Hillier and Wilson, BCL NuMdeia, The Newbury Group, Shirley Hughes Financial Services, Gardner Leader Solicitors and Newbury Building Society; with a special mention and thanks to Newbury Racecourse for providing this superb venue.
We look forward to celebrating Guy Fawkes with another outstanding firework display at Newbury Racecourse in 2010.
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