Firework season is upon us once again, and residents can choose from several displays across the Bonfire Night weekend.
As ever, the star of the show is Caerphilly Castle’s display, which features Wales’ largest castle as the launchpad for an impressive array of pyrotechnics.
The display on Saturday, November 4 is organised by Caerphilly Town Council, and is free, but volunteers with collection buckets will be fundraising for Parkinson’s UK – the chosen charity of Caerphilly Town Mayor, Simon Morgan.
Cllr Morgan said: “My good friend Hywel Griffiths and I worked together as police officers in the South Wales Police force, until he developed Parkinson’s at a young age.
“I’m aware of the effect of this condition so I’ve decided to support the Parkinson’s UK charity in my year in office as Caerphilly Town Mayor.
“The fireworks are a free annual event organised by Caerphilly Town Council, with the iconic castle as a centre piece.
“It attracts more than 5,000 people to the town and it is an amazing opportunity to collect for this important charity.”
The display begins at 7pm, and residents are reminded that there is a temporary closure on Crescent Road between 5pm and 9pm on the night.
There will be no access to the town from Nantgarw Road, with temporary parking available at Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili on Pontygwindy Road.
The town council has thanked Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cadw, Visit Caerphilly. Caerffilli Lions and 1223 Squadron Caerphilly Air Cadets for their ongoing support.
For more information, call 02920 888777.
On Sunday, November 5, there are four further displays.
At 6pm, Blackwood Rugby Club will be hosting its annual show at Glan-yr-Afon Park.
Tickets cost £4 for adults, and £3 for concessions and children aged 16 and under.
Elsewhere, Bargoed Town Council’s display will also take place at 6pm at Hanbury Road Car Park. The display and accompanying rides are free.
For more information call 01443 830184.
£7.50 per adult / £4.50 per child, payable on booking (Ages 10 plus)
Booking essential.
At 6pm the annual pilgrimage to Twmbarlwm takes place where ramblers can enjoy the fantastic fireworks displays in the surrounding valleys – including Bristol and Weston.
Participants are encouraged to wrap up warm and bring a hot flask and torch for the strenuous, yet rewarding, walk. On return to the centre, relax with a hot drink and hot dog.
Call 01495 272001 or email cwmcarn-vc@caerphilly.gov.uk to book your place.
Finishing the weekend off, Rudry Parish Hall will be hosting its own display at 7pm. The hall will be open from 6pm, with tickets to the display free for those attending.
For more information, phone 07773222625.
Another brilliant display well done.