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Archive => Archived Boards => Local Issues => Topic started by: badger on September 23, 2008, 06:58:36 AM
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For 'one night only' a Spectacular Bonfire & Firework Display on Hawk Green with Fairground Rides, BBQ Mobile Coffee Bar, and not forgetting the pub Wednesday Nov 5th: 6.30 onwards. All monies raised go to local charities.
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brilliant i'm am so pleased that the bonfire is going ahead again. there was talk last year that it might have been the last one.
will defo be there with the family this will 18yrs on the trot as the eldest kid is 18 this year.
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Is there anyone collecting wood for the bonfire? I have a couple of old wooden furniture I could donate, but don't have transport to drop off.
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I've got some wood for a bonfire too, should anyone want it. It also will have to be collected as won't fit into my car as I haven't the tool too chop it up into smaller pieces. At least, yet...maybe if it has to wait until the nearer night it will be, if someone will let me know either way.
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Sorry, but the Bonfire Committee don't have any transport either and rely on people bringing wood,(only clean wood is aloud these days) not conifers or green wood that give of smoke. We have a supply of merchants who kindly donate and deliver most of the material for us. :(
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hi im just wondering what time the fireworks set off
thanks
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If it starts at 6.30pm like it says below then probably 7pm for the fireworks, latest 7.30pm.
I would imagine most people who are going are getting ready to leave so you may not get another answer before the event! The organisers were probably too busy to see your enquiry this afternoon.
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If the money raised from last nights bonfire and fireworks display goes to local charities like badger says in the first post, then why did the lady come around and say that the fireworks had stopped half way though, until she had raised enough money to pay for them. I was under the impression that the money raised pays for next years fireworks.
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I'm sorry you where misled last night but the pyrotechnics people started the display to soon and was asked to stop in case people who were getting there for 7.30 (the display time) would miss out. As for the money, due to low donations, after everyone is payed out there probably won't be much for this years chosen charity and we start each years bonfire with no money at all in the pot, we are not a fund raising association this is something we inherited by default. Hope this clears up your missunder standing.
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We had a thoroughly enjoyable time last night at the bonfire. We did wonder why the fireworks had started and then stopped but then wondered if it had started too early. It would be a shame if there was no display next year due to of lack of funding...we were more than happy to give £2 towards the costs and it is definitely worth every penny.
Well done to everyone who worked so hard to make it such a great occasion for the community! :)
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What a really good job was done by all the volunteers on the clean up aftrt the event. A job well done.
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A great display to be sure and would as usual have been an unreserved joy to attend but for one frankly rude and unpleasant collection lady, who knows, possibly the same one in dialogue with Susan below. Her vitriolic comment to the girlfriend (whose mind was squarely on the 4 year old in hand trying to beak free and get lost in the crowd at the time) who politely apologised for not having any money for a programme only to be accused with weighted sarcasm of attending a display of over 2000 fireworks without intending to support financially. I, 2 feet behind and with money in pocket aplenty, was frankly flabbergasted. For a good time I seriously considered not contributing anything but knowing that her attitude was in no way representative of all the others involved I have met in previous years, and knowing that the monies received are essential support, decided to half my donation. The balance has today been given to the Poppy Appeal...
Sorry Badger and the rest of the Hawk Green Residents Association :(
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I noticed the comment was"with money in pocket aplenty," not "with hand IN pocket about to unleash money aplenty," You also omit to say that the said pocket has been sewn up for years! :D
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as the crown, the chip shop, and the off license do a roaring trade on bonfire night surly the could sponsor some of the fireworks i donated quite willingly but the woman in question need leasons in manners they cost nothing
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one frankly rude and unpleasant collection lady
In response to Rudolph Huckers comment I too had the same lady telling me the fireworks had stopped till enough money had been raise, I had earlier contributed to a very nice Older gentleman man who thanked me and hoped the children would enjoy the night. Then the lady came and shuck her bucket in my face asking for more contributions. :(
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well i was stood with heather and family as usual when this lady who i know stood in front of us stareing and not giving in shaking the bucket untill something was given. i have been going to the bonfire for well over 20years and i have donated every single year and we have never been treated like this. maybe she was having an off day, but that does not give her the right to take it out on people which could be classed as customers seen as we were paying for the fireworks. my parents were members of the hawk green residents ass so i know how much hard work goes into organising these events but that is still no excuse.
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I wouldnt really give this woman another thought, not everyone can be in high spirits on what is supposed to be a fun occasion , see it as her problem and forget about it.
I didnt get to go this year, but my husband and children did, they had a great time and said it was very very busy.
I noticed a comment about not much money being left for local charities, but I think whatever donations to charities whether they are big or small are always gratefully recieved :)
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I think you will find on the back of the programme they was selling, it mentions The crown and Hawk green fryery as well as other local business' do in fact sponsor the event. I know for a fact as I have worked at the chippy for many years they have always contributed to all the Hawk green residents association events.
As for the rude lady, don't let her put you off making a donation as it does not go into her pocket! If it's the lady I'm thinking of... Rude yes but you can't take away the the passion she has for such events as she is always there doing her bit. All weathers and all year round! We just turn up on the night and enjoy it all for free. It cost's £5 per adult to get into Brabyns and all they asked for was a donation.
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Rachel, you're right I (we) shouldn't give the woman further thought (although perhaps the Bonfire Committee should). It's just I'm struggling to get going this Grey Monday morning....
Sorry Tina but the lady DID put me off making my intended donation, and she would do again. Although next time I would not contribute a thing with a clear conscience. Manners cost nothing but perhaps bad manners (off topic - now there was a band!) do. I don't condone rudeness because of an individuals passion - channel the passion but do not let her near the paying customers in future would be my recommendation. There must be some "back room" tasks that are required on the night.
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We dread every year the bonfire due to the fact that our lovely village green is turned into a muddy field in approx 3 hours with hundred's of people invading our quiet little village. There was this year no crowd control with regard to fireworks being brought in, alcohol being consumed by under age drinkers, no toilet facilities for anyone so they used my drive instead!! and 2 fireworks being fired into the crowd which damaged my windows. It is about time the councillors who all voted it in last year think again about having it on the small green and re consider a more suitable safe environment to house this amount of poeple. As stated in a previous blog it is not all about raising money for charity as it seems that rarely happens due to costs. I am sure if it is deemed to be policed safely this year it will be an impossibility - perhaps they should go and shake their buckets at Brabyns bonfire. Hawk green residents association (of which very few seem to live in hawk green or assist in the building of the bonfire and stewarding of the bonfire and ensuring safety on site after the fireworks have gone but the bonfire still alight) need to think long and hard about what they are going to do this year to carry out the bonfire night in a safe and controlling manner.
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Hi,
Can anyone tell me if the Hawk Green Bonfire/Firework Display will be taking place again this year?
Will it be Thursday 5th Nov??
Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves last year :D
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Hi,
Can anyone tell me if Hawk Green will be hosting another Bonfire/Firework event this coming 5th Nov??
Thoroughly enjoy them each and every year ;D
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The fireworks display at Hawk Green is fantastic. In fact I'd stick my neck out and say it's the best bonfire and fireworks display in Cheshire.
Hope it's on again this year. Anyone got any news on this?
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I'm afraid I've had it confirmed by a member of the HGRA committee that the Hawk Green Bonfire Display will NOT be going ahead this year. The reasons cited include a lack of stewards to cope with the increasing numbers attending (ironic - a victim of its own success) and too few people prepared to get involved in the organising of it. In addition, although it has been the intent to give profits to charity, last year they only just broke even so there was nothing to give for all the hard work put in.
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Doesnt this just mean that it will go back, to how it was when people set a fire up themselves, light and set the fireworks off anywhere they want....wonder how many accidents will be there this year?.
You would off thought that the pub,chippys and newsagents could of all got together with the HGRA and organise something seeing as they make a roaring trade on this night.
If the women last year wasnt so rude,they might have made some more money.