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Firework night display in Dorset

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Dorset bonfires nights

Dorset bonfires nights

Bonfire night is only a few days away.  And all across the county you can expect lots of Fireworks displays.

Here is Dorset we have a top list of displays from all round the county

Fireworks displays across Dorset

Fireworks, Bonfire and Tank Display

Thursday 4th November 2010

Bovington Garrison
Viewing Area
Bovington
Dorset
BH20 6JG

Gates open at 6pm (finish 9pm)

Adult £3 children £2
Gates open at 6pm (finish 9pm)

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Dorchester Rugby Club Fireworks Display

Remember, remember, the 5th of November! Gates open at 6pm, fireworks start at 7.30pm. Hog roast, BBQ, bar and refreshments.

Friday 5 November 2010
Located coburg Road

Tickets:

Family from £10.00
Adult from £4.00
Child from £2.00

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Guy Fawkes Night at the Esplanade

One of the Borough’s biggest annual community events.

Friday 5 November
Weymouth Beach (Pavilion End)
The Esplanade
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 8ED

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Christchurch Community Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular

Friday 5 November
Stanpit Recreation Ground
Stanpit
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 3LU

Gates open 5.00pm
Bonfire lighting 6.15pm
Fireworks 7.45pm

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Firework Night at Bridport Leisure Centre

Friday 5 November
Skilling Hill Road
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5LN

Tickets:

Advanced tickets are available from Toymaster and Frosts and on entry get a free pack of sparklers.

Group ticket (2 adults 3 children) £8.00
Adults £3.00
Children £2.00

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Firework Display at St. Mary’s School Beaminster

Friday 5 November
St. Mary’s School
Clay Lane
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3BY

The display starts at 7.30pm.

Entrance £2 adults, £1 children.

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Firework Night in Lyme Regis (6 November)

Saturday 6 November
The Cobb
Lyme Regis
Dorset

Firework display from the Cobb followed by a bonfire on the beach.

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Firework Extravaganza at Sherborne Castle

Friday 5 November
Sherborne Castle
New Road
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5NR

Live music, refreshments and food from 5pm.
Fireworks commence at 7.30pm

Tickets available from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre.

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Organising your own Firework display

If you are looking to hold you own display remember to take a few precautions.  Here is some Bonfire Safety Advice from the Fire Service.

Staying warm outdoors

In a word - Layering.  It is important not just to warm one super thick jacket or top.   You need to wear different pieces of clothing, one on top of the other, in order to trap warm air and insulate the body from the cold.

The real advantage of layering is that traps air in-between each layer.  Another benefit is that if it is too hot you can take one layer off.

Try and avoid cotton as they get wet easily and this will make you cold.  Fleeces, Nylon and Wool are best.

Stay warm and safe this bonfire night.

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All Hallow’s Day in Weymouth

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Halloween in weymouth

Halloween in weymouth

All Hallow’s day or (Also, known as “All Saints day”) was traditionally the day when Catholics would come together to celebrate and pay their respect to the saints.

The 31st October, or the eve of all Hallow’s day, was commonly understood to be the day when the spirits of the recently deceased would come back and possess a body of the living to allow themselves into the afterlife - Nice

Thankfully these days, this pagan festival is not treated quite so seriously and now has more fun connotations.

Halloween in Weymouth

If you are looking for things to do in Dorset, there are lots of child friendly Halloween events in the Weymouth area.  Enjoy;

Ghost Walks at Nothe Fort

Friday 29th October & Sunday 31st October - Adults & Children 14+ £7

Two tours per night from 7pm - 8.30pm & 9pm - 10.30pm Please note the walks are not for the faint hearted. Advance tickets only, available from Nothe Fort & Weymouth TIC.
Contact: 01305 766626

Halloween on Portland

Meet at Portland Castle at 5pm for a pumpkin lit procession to the marina- BBQ by the Boat that Rocked plus fun & games for all the family with fireworks in Portland harbour at 7pm. Contact: 01305 823858

Pumpkins in the Park at Greenhill Gardens

Dust off your broomsticks and fly over to Greenhill Gardens for a free Pumpkin in the Park party- 2pm to 4pm Contact: 01305 838297

Spooky Fun at Lulworth Castle

Ghostly tales, scary trails, hunt the bat, make a witches hat plus lots of activities in the castle. This event does not take place on a Saturday.
Contact: 0845 450 1054

Visit website to download free kids voucher

Haunted Halloween at Portland Castle

Monday 25th October – Sunday 31st October - 11.00am to 4pm
Enjoy Halloween tales and fun activities with devilish prizes to be won!
Contact: 01305 820539

Visit Portland Castle website

Brewers Quay Halloween Festival- 9.30am to 5.30pm

The special Halloween Ghost Walks will take place on Wednesday 27th and Saturday 30th October at 7pm from outside the front of the Brewers Quay complex. £5 Adults (16+), £3 Children (8 and over).

Halloween Fun at Weymouth Sealife Park

Come down and check out our spooky terrapin tunnel or for the really brave try the witches cave and our Halloween hunt!
Contact: 01305 761070

Happy Halloween in Weymouth.

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high vis trousers

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Last week I talked about High Visibility jackets.  This week I’m looking at high visibility trousers

You know yourself.  When you are out of site you need to be seen, especially if it’s a highways job.  So not only do you need a Hi Vis Jacket, you’ll probably need the trousers too.

These trousers are waterproof, windproof, they have taped seams and they conform to BS EN471 regulations.  They are also;

  • 100% Polyester
  • EN471 Class 2
  • Side access slits
  • Elasticated waistband
  • Studded ankle adjustment
  • Sizes M - XXXL

High Visibility trousers - cost £14.99 +VAT

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High Visibility Trouser

High Visibility Trouser

I’d also recommend that you get a fleece for under the jacket.  On a cold wet night on the M6 you want to be warm.  We have a wide range of Regatta Fleece’s for £13.00

Regatta Mercury Fleece - Navy - cost £13.00 +VAT

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Regatta Mercury fleece

Regatta Mercury fleece

At the Outdoor Store, we have a range of High Visibility workwear from Fortress, these include; Jackets, Fleeces, Waistcoats and Bomber jackets.

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