Appeal to keep fireworks display

A fresh intake of volunteer support is needed to save Arbroath’s annual fireworks display.

For the past three years it has been staged at RM Condor on the outskirts of the town.

A crowd of around 7,000 turned out for last month’s display, and around £9,000 is raised each year.

Group chairwoman Karren Cuthill has now revealed she is standing down after five years at the helm.

She said it had been a tough decision but, in order for Fireworks For Arbroath to go forward, the group needed an injection of new committee members.

Karen said: “Now is the time for new folk to join, otherwise the group may have to fold, which would be a real shame after all the hard work myself and the committee have done.

“The decision whether to go forward will need to be made at the start of next year, as (fireworks company) 21CC need a deposit paid in January/ February to secure the 2020 display.

“I am happy to impart all my contacts and knowledge to the new people who come on board. I would be happy to advise occasionally, if needed, but no longer be on the committee.”

She said the group had a busy Facebook and Twitter page and a new website which would help the new organising team spread the word.

The bank account has £1,800 in it, more than enough to pay the deposit for 2020.

Buckets, high-visibility vests, directional banners, ID badges, a raffle licence and generator will all be handed on as well.

Anyone who would like to join the committee is urged to email fireworksarbroath@ gmail.com