Events help big night go with a bang

11:00am Friday 26th October 2007

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FIREWORKS, bonfires and family-fun will be an annual treat in the Malvern and Ledbury areas. A number of organised displays will be held across the area, including: MALVERN: Malvern's biggest display yet is being promised at the Three Counties Showground on Saturday, November 3.

Masterminded by Herefordshire-based Dragonfire Ltd, this year's display will feature a continuous stream of coloured effects arranged as crossing arches, fans, columns and barrages to light up the night sky.

The lights will be choreographed to hits from artists such as the Kaiser Chiefs, Mika and the more traditional favourites of the Dam Busters and the 1812 Overture.

Admission costs £6, with a family ticket consisting of two adults and two children costing £20. The fireworks begin at 8pm but the fun starts at 6pm with a funfair and the Radio Wyvern Black Thunder crew.

Also in Malvern, The Cross Keys will be hosting a 45-minute display of professionally-orchestrated fireworks, lighting and music on Sunday, November 4. The entertainment begins at 7pm, with the fireworks being launched from 7.30pm. The event is free entry and families are welcome.

LEDBURY: Ledbury Round Table will be hosting its annual bonfire night at Ledbury Park on Friday, November 2. The public are invited from 6.30pm. Ticket prices are £3 for children, £5 for adults and £12 for a family ticket.

BROMYARD: Bromyard Rifle Club, on the Stourport Road, will be the venue for a grand bonfire, fireworks and barbecue event on Saturday, November 3. The bonfire, organised by the 93 Club, will be lit at 6.30pm and followed by a fireworks display orchestrated by Hereford's Pepperpot Pyrotechnics. Tickets cost £3 for adults, £2 for children and a family ticket, consisting of two adults and two children, is £8. A covered viewing area will be provided in case of poor weather and proceeds will go to Bromyard's Talking Books for the Blind.

PENCOMBE: Pencombe Young Farmers' Club is hosting its own night of fireworks and fun at New House Farm, Pencombe, on Saturday, November 10. A barbecue and a bar will be available. The bonfire will be lit at 6pm and the fireworks display will start at 7pm. Tickets cost £4 for adults and £3 for children.

CRADLEY: A children's bouncy slide and a tasty pork roast accompany the fireworks and bonfire at Cradley's fifth annual display on Saturday, November 3. The gates open at 6pm at St Catherine's, Fincher's Corner, Cradley, and a family ticket, consisting of two adults and three children, can be purchased for £15 in advance or £17.50 on the door. Individual tickets cost £7 for adults and £4 for children.

WELLAND: The Marlbank Inn will be pulling in the crowds with its bonfire, fireworks display and pig roast on Friday, November 2. The fireworks begin at 7.30pm and admission is free, with the option of donating to a charity on the night.

WHITBOURNE: The Live and Let Live pub is putting on a firework display and bonfire, all viewable from the beer garden. Entry costs £2 for adults, £1 for children and proceeds go to local charity the Megan Baker House. The event begins at 7pm on Sunday, November 4.

ACTON GREEN: A free hot-dog is being offered to entice visitors to the bonfire display at Green House Farm in Acton Green. Families can also enjoy a best Guy competition. The cost is £10 per family and the event, which begins at 6pm on Sunday, November 4, is in aid of St Giles Church.

WORCESTER: Worcester Rugby Club is hosting a musical fireworks spectacular with a live band, covered seating, fast food and limited free parking on Sunday, November 4. The evening, based around the theme of a night at the movies, will feature famous songs from films with a firework accompaniment. Tickets for adults cost £5 in advance and £6 on the day. For children, they are £2.50 in advance and £3 on the day. Gates open at 5.30pm with fireworks at 7.30pm.