The Guide: Bonfire night 2009

Your guide to bonfires and firework displays in North Yorkshire.

If you are holding a bonfire or firework display please email us the details. Make sure you include the date, time, venue and any other relevant information.

Friday 6 November

Knaresborough

The PTA at Aspin Park primary school are planning to celebrate bonfire night in style! Gates open at 6.30pm and as well as the bonfire and fireworks there will be a display of classic fire engines and a best-dressed guy competition. Admission is £3 for adults and £1 for children.

Stamford Bridge

A torch lit procession will take place at 6pm from the car park in Stamford Bridge to The Balloon Tree Farm shop where the bonfire will be lit at 6.45pm. There will be hot traditional bonfire food, bar, music, brass band and games to entertain, before the fireworks are let off at 8pm. Tickets are available in advance only and are £7 for adults and £3.50 for children. For more information visit their website.

Saturday 7 November

Harrogate

The Harrogate and District Round Table bonfire and fireworks display is on Oatlands Stray starting at 7pm with the fireworks around 7.15pm. The bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm. Admission is free, but there will be a collection for a local charity, Henshaws Society for Blind People. For more information visit the Harrogate and District Round Table website.

Helmsley

The Community and Sports Club is the venue for Helmsley's annual bonfire and fireworks display. The bonfire will be lit at 6.45pm and the fireworks at 7pm. Admission is £3 for adults and £2 for children.

Rufforth

The Rufforth bonfire and fireworks display starts at 6pm when the fire is lit. The fireworks are at 7.15 and it's all happening on the playing fields on Wetherby Road (B1224). Admission is £4 for adults and £1 for children.

South Milford

The Osgoldcross and Elmet Rotary Club is holding its bonfire event at Mill Lane in South Milford. Gates open at 6pm and there will be a bonfire, fireworks display and the usual bonfire night fare. Tickets are £5 in advance and £7.50 on the gate. Visit the South Milford website for more information.

Selby

Selby Town Council is holding its annual bonfire and fireworks event at the Scott Road Community Field in Selby. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30 pm by Selby Mayor, Councillor Steve Shaw-Wright and Selby's MP John Grogan. The fireworks will start at 7 pm.

There will be refreshments, including a hog roast, baked potatoes and a chocolate fountain.

Admission is free but collections will be taken by the Friends of Selby War Memorial Hospital and Selby Fire Cadets.

For more information visit the Selby Town Council website.