Remember, remember - it's nearly the fifth of November! And that can only mean sparks are set to fly at across Essex on Bonfire Night.
See below for details on the many fireworks night events due to take place across the county - but there are bound to be some we've missed so email jessica.mcardle@essexchronicle.co.uk or scroll down and enter your details in the form underneath these listings
Saturday, October 18
Saturday Night Firework Display, Southend Seafront. (Southend-on Sea, Essex, SS1 2EJ) Free entry and starts at 7.30pm and continues until Nov 15, when the display starts at 5.30pm. For more information contact the Visitor Information Centre on 01702 215620 or email vic@southend.gov.uk
Saturday, November 1
Abridge Firework Display & Bonfire Night
Grand Firework Display, Kids Guy Competition, Funfair, Food Stalls & Licensed Bar. Car Parking available. Gates open at 5pm, Grand Firework Display at 7.30pm, Adults £5, Children £3, Abridge Village Hall Field, 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD
For more information contact Bev Fennell - bev.fennell@tiscali.co.uk
Fireworks and Hog Roast Braintree, The Panfield Bell, 37 Kynaston Road, Braintree, CM75AQ
Gates open 4.30pm BBQ/Hog Roast 5pm Bonfire 6.00 to 6.30pm Fireworks 7.00pm, followed by live music in the Bell. For more details 01376 324641
Belchamps Scout Centre Firework Display, Belchamps Scout Centre are holding their annual firework display and giant bonfire, with plenty of stalls and sideshows. Gates open at 6pm, bonfire at 7.30pm and fireworks at 8pm. Tickets 16's and over £5 Children 3 years to 15 year £4, under 3's free
Advance tickets on sale at Belchamps reception. Open 9am till 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am till 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Advance tickets are 50p cheaper each. For more info call 01702562690 or email info@belchamps.org.uk or visit www.belchamps.org.uk Holyoak Ln, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex SS5 4JD 01702 562690
Sunday, November 2
Wickford Annual Fireworks Display 2014, Wickford Memorial Park
The Rotary Club of Wickford will be hosting the annual Firework Display at the Memorial Park Wickford on Saturday the 1st November 2014.
Wednesday, November 5
Fireworks Night at the Brentwood Centre
An evening of fireworks in Brentwood returning with a funfair, children's display and full display. Adults: £4.99 in advance (£6 on the night). Kids(u16): £2.99 in advance (£4 on the night) Funfair gates open at 3.30pm, the children's display is at 6:30pm and the main display starts at 8.30pm.
Call 01277 215151 or email enquiries@brentwoodleisure.co.uk for more information and to get your advance tickets
Fireworks Night at Hatfield Heath
Fireworks night at Down Hall will be going off with a bang and the skies filled with whizzes and flashes for all the family to see. The evening will include a hot drink and hog roast, hot dog or burger, activities for the children and fireworks. The fun starts at 6pm to 7.30pm. Admission: £16.95 per adult, £9.95 per child. Full prepayment will be taken at time of booking and is non-refundable in case of cancellation
Please call the events team on 01279 731441 or email info@downhall.co.uk
Venue: Down Hall Country House Hotel, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Essex CM22 7AS
Website:www.downhall.co.uk/events/fireworks-night
King Coel's Kittens Fireworks, Colchester Castle Park Fireworks Display
Gates open at 6pm with entertainment being provided by Michael J Fitch. The Operatic Society will be singing a selection of the war time melodies. The Guy procession commences at 7pm from the Castle Keep lead by the Colchester Town Watch with the Beefeaters parading Guy Fawks before he is placed onto the top of the bonfire. The fireworks display begins at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available up until 4.30pm on Wednesday 5th November, 2014, from the Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Holly Trees (situated in Colchester Park)
Grand Fireworks Display at Braintree Rugby Club
Braintree Rugby Club's annual fireworks display at the Beckers Green grounds on Wednesday 5th November. £6 for adults, £4 for children, this event has a roadshow, fun fair, barbecue, outside bar, hot beverages, and once again the award winning and much travelled Funky Voices Community Choir singing from 7pm to 7.40pm. Parking spaces available. Access via Beckers Green Road or Dunstable Drive via Claypits. All proceeds from the event (not including the funfair) go to Braintree Rugby Club. Event sponsored by Titan Storage Solutions.
Gates open at 5.30pm Funky Voices Community Choir at 7pm Bonfire lit at 7.45pm Fireworks at 8pm
Braintree Rugby Club, Beckers Green Road, Braintree (just off the A120 at Braintree), Essex CM7 3PR
Contact telephone: 01376 323296, Call to check latest times or cancellations
Saturday, November 8
Billericay Fireworks Display, Lake Meadows, Billericay
Bonfire and firework display, complete with Heart FM Roadshow and DJ Marcus live on stage. Gates open at 5.30pm, 8pm firework display. Tickets are free for age 4 and under, between £4 and £6 for 5-15 inclusive, senior citizens £4 - £6 and 16 or over £6 - £8
Tickets (are advisable to buy in advance)
Pre-sales*
Online**
Gate (from 5.30pm)
Family ticket (2 + 2) Not available £19.50 Not available, Free parking
Pre-sales tickets available from Saturday 18th October until close of business on Friday 7th November 2014
Online tickets are available from now until midnight on Friday 7th November 2014
Call us on 07747 042202 or email info@billericayfireworks.co.uk
http://www.billericayfireworks.co.uk/
Witham Round Table Charity Fireworks Display 2014 Witham Rugby Club, Spa Road, Witham, Essex CM8 1UN
Gates open at 5pm, Bonfire at 6.30pm and Fireworks at 7.30pm. Fair, refreshments bar and stage. Time: 5pm to 9pm. Admission: Pre Sale - Adult £5, Child/Concession £3, Family(2Adults+2Children)£10. On the Gate - Adult £7, Child£4, Family(2Adults+2Children) £15 (Children under 5 go free, adults are anyone over 16)
Website:www.withamroundtable.co.uk
Contact: Witham Tourist Information Centre on 01376 502674
Please also be aware that there is as yet no disabled parking on offer
Poster Competition for children to raise some money for their School, Guides, Scouts etc.
Guy Fawkes Festival & Fireworks: Waltham Abbey
Featuring the gunpowder plot story with re-enactors from the period, craft activities and 'Ghost of Guy Fawkes' children's play shown in the onsite theatre. The evening draws to a close with a 15 minute fireworks display. Science shows, Musket firing displays, children's fairground and refreshments are available
Gates open at 2 pm. Fireworks display at 7 pm. (last entry 6.45 pm) for both days. Prices range from £8.55 for a standard admission ticket to £37.35 for a family standard ticket (two adults and three children)
http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com/
2014 Chelmsford Fireworks at Admirals Park, Chelmsford
Fireworks event in Chelmsford where all profits go to local charities. Doors open at 5pm and the event has onsite catering and bar facilities, Christmas and Street Market and children's attractions. Fast-track entrance for pre-sold tickets and this year will feature a new family orientated food market with a choice of Chicken Shack, Hog Roast, Salad Bar along with the traditional choices.
Fully licensed and serviced bar refreshment
Extended entertainment until 9:30pm
VIP tent – Welcome drink on arrival with access to private toilets and bar. Tickets cost £6 for adults, £4 for children, £8-£12 for VIP children and adults. Any tickets purchased online after October 31 must be collected from the fast track gate on Rainsford Road. For further information visit http://www.chelmsfordfireworks.com/
Danbury Fireworks 2014, CM3 4DT
Annual fireworks in Danbury complete with a beer tent, funfair, giant bonfire, food outlets and live stage entertainment
Ongar Firework Extravaganza
Gates at Chipping Ongar Primary School open at 6.30pm. Plenty of stalls, rides, hot food & drink and a beer tent topped off with a firework display. Tickets are limited, so buy early.
Ongar Round Table have organised this in order to raise funds for local causes.
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Admission: Tickets are available from John Sear & Chipping Ongar Primary School which cost £12 per family (up to 2 children), £5 per adult, £3 per child, under 5's free. On the night, tickets will cost £5 per adult, £3 per child. No family tickets on the gate
Venue: Chipping Ongar Primary School, Greensted Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 9LA
http://www.ongar.roundtable.co.uk/events/4452/onga...
Witham Family Fireworks
Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre, Forest Road (Near Rickstones Academy), Witham, CM82PS, 7pm to 10pm, tickets cost £3.50 Contact: info@rivenhalloaksgolf.com 01376 505002. Family firework display and BBQ, watch the fireworks from under cover tickets from £3.50 (family 2+2 £12)
Burgers & Sausages purchased on the night. Bouncy Castle for the kids (weather permitting). Bar open all evening.
Richard De Clare Primary School Firework Display,Halstead Town Football Club, Rosemary Lane, Halstead, CO9 2HE, 5:30pm to 8:30pm, £5 adults, £3 children, under fours free. Richard De Clare Primary School annual firework spectacular at the Halstead Town Football Club. Gates open at 5.30pm for 6.30pm start. Refreshments available. £5 for adults, £3 for children, under four free. Come and have a great family fun filled evening!
Great Bardfield Firework Display, Great bardfield Recreation Ground Bendlowes Road Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4TB. Gates open at 5.30pm, event comes complete with a licensed bar/hot food and local DJ 5:30pm to 11pm, how much: £5 adult £2 child - discount tickets available. Contact: russellpway@hotmail.com. Tickets available at Great Bardfield Co-Operative store.
