I was absolutely delighted and honoured to be invited by the organisors (Hebden Bridge and District Round Table) to 'light the fire' and open this year's 51st Hebden Bridge Bonfire and firework display.
The weather could not have been more perfect. We had a dry day- so the bonfire pile was not wet- and clear and still moonlit night - perfect conditions for viewing the fabulous show.
In my opening speech I said that last year around 8000+ people had attended. Having attended last year, this year was even more !! Post event Reports say that 11000 to 12000 people attended this year - unbelievable !!!.
'Lighting' the Bonfire
with Organisor Neil Smith and Emily
The Bonfire was lit at 6-30pm and by 6-45 was roaring. At 7-00pm Neil, Emily, Compare Charlie and Myself counted down the children's fireworks.
Neil Smith, Emily and myself during the opening speech
President Neil Smith and myself after a fantastic bonfire and firework show
In recent years the Hebden Bridge and district Round Table have tried to make the event ever more family orientated. This year I saw hundreds of happy families enjoying the event. The organisors should be very proud of a fantastic event in the calendar of Hebden Royd. During a visit to one of the rides with Emily I spoke to a couple from Stockport - this was their first time to Hebden Bridge and they exclaimed what a fantastic town and surrounding area it was - This is a truly fantastic advert for our area.
Emily enjoying one of the many family rides
The main firework event started at 8-00pm...
Another audience countdown led by Neil, Emily, Compere Charlie and Myself started the fireworks immediately. What this led to was simply an unbelievable show that lasted for around 20 minutes.
The crowd was totally buzzing at the avalanche of fireworks together with the synchronised music which did a great job to get them crowd going. The atmosphere was truly fantastic.
In my tenure this year I have been extremely lucky to be involved with some unbelievable events and this was certainly one of the significant highlights, a night that I will not forget for a very long time!.
Having attended most of the displays in the past 10 + years this was one of the best !!
Having attended most of the displays in the past 10 + years this was one of the best !!
Scott and Emily
5th November 2011
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