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UK Firework Review Members first Thunder in the Sticks Meet

Posted by Mark Neville on April 10, 2014 0 Comments
Finally, after months of waiting it was time for the UKFR Thunder in the Sticks, an evening of pyro heaven for firework fans. But this was not just about watching a couple of firework displays, it was a chance to make a day of it and to meet lots of...

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Happy Birthday William Shakespeare

Posted by Lizzie Neville on April 08, 2014 0 Comments
We are all invited to William Shakespeare's birthday party on 23rd April on what will be his 450th birthday.  The Royal Shakespeare Company in Startford has arranged a big firework display in celebration to take place on top of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre after the evening  performance of Henry IV...

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CATTON HALL SOUTH DERBYSHIRE

Posted by Lizzie Neville on April 02, 2014 0 Comments
Saturday 6th September 2014 World-class, multi-award winning fireworks is the calibre of the pyrotechnics on display at the UK Festival of Fireworks. Acknowledged and proven masters in the art of display fireworks demonstrate their skills, with all displays set to music.  Bring a picnic or take advantage of the on-site...

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THE BRITISH FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS PLYMOUTH 2014

Posted by Lizzie Neville on March 31, 2014 0 Comments
  The wait is over, we can now reveal the draw for the 2014 British Firework Championships in Plymouth.                                                              ...

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No choice left but to fire them!

Posted by Mark Neville on October 11, 2013 0 Comments
Just one of those things, but I’ve been left with no choice but to fire them, (some extra fireworks, that is). I’ve been let down on a few dummies, leaving me with the only option of making them myself.  Life sure is hard!  And wouldn’t you know it, it’s some...

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You can't miss this sign!

Posted by Mark Neville on October 11, 2013 1 Comment
  As I said before this year we have decided to use Billboard advertising.  So drum roll please.......   Ta Dah     Can't help but have a feeling of pride as I pass these, have them dotted around in Southampton, Bournemouth, Eastleigh, Portsmouth and Totton.

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Peter's Firework Stash 2013

Posted by Lizzie Neville on October 08, 2013 0 Comments
        Great stash there Peter!  

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It’s PARTY time but don’t bring a bottle, bring a bottle rocket!

Posted by Mark Neville on October 07, 2013 0 Comments
A common request back in the 60s, but now, current legislation means that if you have been invited to a Bonfire Night party / celebration / shindig etc. and you feel you should take something with you, you can no longer substitute a bottle rocket for the bottle of vino. ...

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Fireworks in the UK … Fireworks in the US

Posted by Mark Neville on October 04, 2013 0 Comments
Some of the fireworks may be the same but the rules and regulations are worlds apart.  I was fortunate enough to be in Florida last year, (sadly not 4th July), but I did some firework research anyway! I started near Cocoa Beach and there were 3 stores along the main...

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Can you hear me? ….. “I SAID IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT NOISE!”

Posted by Mark Neville on October 03, 2013 0 Comments
I may have said that once or twice, well just once to be honest because without the noise how do you know it really is a firework.  It doesn’t always have to be an earth-shattering bang but it’s got to at least whistle, screech or crackle, (loudly!) In years gone...

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