(Newswire.net — November 30, 2018) — How did you spend Bonfire Night this year? Although attentions are now turning towards Christmas, we wanted to reflect on the great success of this year’s Charity Bonfire on the Stray – an event that we are very proud to help organise and host each year.
As supporters of The Harrogate and District Round Table, we strongly believe in supporting the local community through our business, and we are delighted to be able to make a difference in the Harrogate District.
Here’s how the evening unfolded…
The scene was set. A huge, wooden Guy Fawkes rose from the grass on the Stray, holding the ‘fuse’ that would bring about his demise.
And as the sun began to set, a buzzing atmosphere developed, and anticipation was quickly built; this was a celebration of local community – a coming together of young and old for an inherently positive purpose.
And so the countdown began, with glow sticks colouring the dusk air. Our wooden ‘Guy’ was lit, and the crowds cheered as flames quickly engulfed the grand sculpture. Sparklers were waved, and a carnival atmosphere rang through the air as people were united in awe of the spectacle.
But as the sculpture turned to embers, our magnificent firework finale dazzled and delighted.
And so ended another successful Charity Bonfire on the Stray! But how was it all brought together?
Behind the Scenes…
As one of the Harrogate area’s only free Bonfire displays, months of planning and collaboration go on behind the scenes to make it a success.
We were so impressed with Luigi Stinga’s bonfire sculpture at last year’s event that we flew him over from Italy again to build our ‘Guy’ from wooden pallets.
But the rest of our help came from other local Harrogate businesses.
The brilliant staff at Horticap helped with breaking down the pallets, and lifting the wood into position. CNG Harrogate sponsored the fireworks, and we used our own vans and trucks to transport everything into position.
This event is always a real team effort, and we are grateful to all those who helped in making it such a success – whether you helped us in our preparations, on the evening itself or donated; you have helped us to bring the communities of Harrogate together, and also to help the below charities.
About This Year’s Chosen Charities
Harrogate Round Table organise the annual Stray Bonfire to benefit the local community.
This year’s chosen local charities were Harrogate Easier Living Project (HELP) and Henshaws.
Harrogate Easier Living Project (HELP) work to help support older or vulnerable people to live independently across the Harrogate areas.
Henshaws works across the North of England to support people with sight loss and other disabilities to exceed expectations.
Did you attend our Bonfire on the Stray? We’d love to hear from you and see your photos!
A full list of services is provided on the company website, and includes exhibition services, house and office removals services, storage solutions and fulfilment.
Fishers can take the stress out of any event with its premium, reliable and affordable exhibition logistics services. The team is able to pick up goods directly from clients’ premises, and transport them to the exhibition venue safely and securely.
The team states, “Whether you’re an exhibition organiser, exhibitor or stand builder, we work closely with you to determine exactly what you need and provide a specialist logistics service, ensuring everything runs smoothly right up to the day of the event.”
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