Children’s tunes for fireworks
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PLANS for the annual November 5 Spectacular are being finalised by Halton Borough Council. This year the popular display, themed on children’s animation, will be launched by a new contractor, Pains Fireworks.
Pains Fireworks is the longest established firework display company in the United Kingdom.
Pains has set the benchmark for the firework industry in the UK and have evolved from the manufacturing of military pyrotechnics and shop fireworks, to become solely focused on providing the best fireworks displays around the world.
Going back to the first Bonfire Night displays in Halton in 1979 and the old Halton Show at Spike Island, Pains was a regular provider for HBC, with their shows always leaving the public in awe.
In more recent times, Pains organised the display to mark the opening of the Mersey Gateway Bridge last year, and were involved in providing pyrotechnics fit for a queen at the official royal unveiling earlier this year at Spike Island.
Tom Cranmer, from Pains Fireworks, said: “Following the success of last year’s display to open The Mersey Gateway we’re extremely excited to be returning to Halton for this year’s bonfire night celebrations. Here at Pains, we’re extremely passionate about the shows that we perform and our historic association with this display makes it even more special.
This year, the spectacular display will be timed to songs from children’s animation.
The crowds are encouraged to sing along at some instantly recognisable hits, perfectly accompanying the spectacular show that will light up the sky.
Cllr Eddie Jones, Halton Borough Council’s portfolio holder for events, said: “We’re very excited to have Pains Fireworks on board following last year’s bridge opening extravaganza. We hope this will be the best November 5 display in Halton to date.
“Bonfire Night is special here. The event brings together the whole borough in a safe environment for what is widely considered to be one of the best displays in the region. We’d encourage everybody to come down early and soak up the family friendly atmosphere and enjoy the show!”
The display, which can be viewed from vantage points across the borough, starts at 7.30pm on Monday, November 5, with music from 6.30pm. The official viewing areas are Mersey Road, Runcorn and Victoria Promenade, Widnes.