TAVISTOCK Lions Club's annual firework display will be in the Meadows again this year by permission of the town council.

The spectacular display to music, which will last for around 18 minutes, will take place on Saturday, November 7 with the gates opening at 6.15pm and the display starting at 7pm prompt.

Admission is £4 for adults and £1 for children and everybody is advised to arrive early and enjoy the Lions' barbecue and hot drinks while waiting for the display to start.

The health and safety of everybody at the event is of paramount importance so there is always close co-operation with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and St John Ambulance, both of which will be in attendance.

Tim Smith, Tavistock fire chief, said the letting off of fireworks by inexperienced people in their own back garden with young children about can be extremely dangerous as in many instances it is impossible to maintain the correct safety distance.

Mr Smith said: 'We would always strongly recommend that people go to official displays such as the one organised by the Lions where you can see a spectacular display and where everything is done to ensure everybody's safety.'

The organisers ask that pet owners ensure their animals are well looked after and in a safe place and that people coming to the display leave their own fireworks, including sparklers, at home so as to avoid any unfortunate accidents.