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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.

The successful companies, in firing order are:

Tuesday 12th August

Shellscape Pyrotechnics

Blitz Fireworks

Northern Lights Fireworks

Wednesday 13th August

PYRO 1

Reaction Fireworks

MLE Pyrotechnics

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Where and When

The Championships start at around 9.30pm on each evening. This may vary slightly according to the darkness.

There are three 10 minute displays, generally with a 10 minute gap between each. However, the gap between displays may be reduced if the weather conditions are inclement.

The displays are fire from the Mountbatten breakwater and are designed to be seen from the Citadel and The Hoe.

The best place to view

People start gathering on the Hoe and along Madeira Road from early evening, particular on warm evenings, where they can enjoy views over Plymouth Sound. To get a prime location it is well worth coming early. There is also entertainment provided on The Hoe from early evening on both nights, including a fun fair and live music on the Heart FM stage, usually featuring local bands. Catering is also provided both on the Hoe and along Madeira Road.

The Queen Anne’s Battery area, which overlooks the firing site, is another popular viewing point.

Mountbatten itself provides some viewing around the Mountbatten Pub, although this is limited by the side-on view which means that some of the more spectacular effects may not be seen.

Previous winners

1997 Fantastic Fireworks

1998 Northern Lights Fireworks#

1999 Happy Dragon Fireworks

2000 PYRO 1

2001 Shellscape Pyrotechnics

2002 Shellscape Pyrotechnics

2003 Jubilee Fireworks

2004 Alan Hillary Pyrotechnics now Reaction Fireworks

2005 MLE Pyrotechnics

2006 Champion of Champions winner: Jubilee Fireworks

2007 Selstar Fireworks