COUNTY fire chiefs are urging people to attend organised bonfire and fireworks events this year, rather than hold their own.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "It's much safer to attend an organised community bonfire - so please attend an organised event this Bonfire Night.

"Most injuries throughout the bonfire period occur as a result of people building their own bonfires, and setting off their own fireworks."

The service has produced a list of organised bonfires and firework displays in the county:

  • Vine Tree Primary School Fireworks display - Saturday 20th October at Vine Tree Primary School, Danebank Avenue,Crewe, CW2 8AD. Gates open at 5pm.
  • Anderton Boat Lift Spectacular - Saturday 27th October at Lift Lane, Northwich, CW9 6FW. Gates open at 6:30pm.
  • Nantwich Spooktacula - Saturday 27th October at Nantwich Show Ground, Nantwich, Cheshire. CW5 8LD. Gates open at 4pm, Fireworks at 8pm.
  • Ince and Elton Bonfire and Fireworks display - Friday 2nd November - The event is hosted on the Elton Parish Field and it opens at 18:45. Bonfire is lit at around 19:00 with the firework display starting at approximately 19:30.
  • Whitby Park Fireworks Display, Ellesmere Port - Friday 2nd November at Whitby Park, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9AQ. Gates open at 4:30pm.
  • Broomfields Junior School Fireworks Spectacular - Saturday 3rd November at Broomfields Junior School on Bridge Lane, Appleton. Gates open at 6pm, fireworks start at 7:30pm.
  • Macclesfield Firework Festival - Saturday 3rd November at Macclesfield Cricket Club, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3JE. Starts at 6.30pm.
  • Chester Racecourse Fireworks Display - Saturday 3rd November at Chester Racecourse, CH1 2LY. Gates open at 6:45pm
  • Gulliver's World Firework Bonanza, Warrington - Saturday 3rd November 3 at Gulliver's World, Warrington, WA5 9YZ.
  • Thelwall Parish Council Bonfire and Fireworks - Saturday 3rd November at Thelwall Parish Hall, Bell Lane, Thelwall, WA4 2SX. Gates open 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm, fireworks at 6:45pm.
  • Pott Shrigley Bonfire and Fireworks display - Saturday 3rd November 2018 at Pott Shrigley Cricket Club, Shrigley Road, SK10 5RT. Bonfire lit at 6:30pm, fireworks at 7:30pm.
  • Wilmslow Round Table Bonfire and Fireworks display - Saturday 3rd November at Carnival Field, Altrincham Road Wilmslow, SK9 5NG. Gates open at 5:30pm, Bonfire Lit 6:30pm, Children's Fireworks Display 7.00, Main Fireworks Display 7.30pm.
  • Crewe and Nantwich Lions Bonfire Extravaganza - Monday 5th November at Queen's Park, Victoria Avenue, Crewe. Gates open at 5pm.

The list will be updated in the run up to bonfire night.

Anyone who would like to add a community bonfire to the list should email digital-media@cheshirefire.gov.uk

For more information visit www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/home/bonfire-night-list-of-bonfires-in-cheshire