WRAP up warm and venture down to Tavistock Meadows on Saturday, November 5, for the annual grand fireworks display organised by the Lions Club of Tavistock.

For several years the club has been using local company Two Tigers Fireworks to stage the display because of the restrictions involved with the types of fireworks that the club could purchase.

The cost for this year’s display will be around £3,600 and while the club runs the event as a community service and not as a fundraiser, it does try to at least break even, but last year, due to increases in the various costs involved, the club had to slightly adjust the entrance charges to compensate and the same charges will apply this year.

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

Glen Arundel, fire station commander for Tavistock, said: ‘The letting off of fireworks by inexperienced people in their own back gardens with young children about can be extremely dangerous, as in many instances it is impossible to maintain the correct safety distance. 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 possible is done to ensure everybody’s safety.’

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

For safety reasons, entrance to the event will be from the college end of the Meadows only and everybody is advised to arrive early and enjoy the Lions’ barbecue and hot drinks while waiting for the display to start.

Full details on entry prices and timings will be shown in next week’s Times or visit www.tavistocklions.org.uk