The council confirmed the bonfire is coming back to the rec. We won. Keep an eye out for the planning announcement soon.
November 11, 2017
Final supporters
When was the last time you saw a gathering of family and friends at a safely organised community bonfire in Wath-upon-Dearne. Someone will no doubt remember someone who is old enough to remember that is!
But What about the children growing up in the Town?
Each year we hear people asking around "does anyone know where there are any firework displays on such and such a day...?" Apart from the local small clubs and private venues, the answer is nearly always a shrug of the shoulders.
Indeed, the tradition of a grand locally organised Guy Fawkes night has paled into insignificance for the surrounding community in this dear little town we know so well as Wath-upon-Dearne.... But, what if we could stand up as a team in full flight and petition for the re-instatement of the event that was always a well attended venue when it was situated on the recreation grounds below the Supermarket, previously the White Bear pub.
Come on then! Let's do it?
Everything starts from somewhere so why not now; even as the skies are raging with screams and thunderous explosions of celebratory fireworks and rockets as they adorn the night sky.
Today is 7th November 2015, just 2 days after the official anniversary date of the monumental historical event having taken place.
Stand up for yourself, spread the word, share the link, fly the flag... YES, WE WANT OUR COMMUNITY BONFIRE SAFELY ORGANISED EACH YEAR.
Moms and Dads and Kids and Grandparents should all be able to look forward to the gathering and muck in with bits and bobs whether it be tipping the buckets as they go around the crowds or sacking that old wardrobe and transporting it to the woodpile area to supplement the stack.
SIGN HERE AND LET'S GET BUSY WITH YET ANOTHER WORTHWHILE COMMUNITY PROJECT.
IT'S NEVER EVER TOO LATE TO VOTE...
EVEN RIGHT UP TO THE LAST MINUTE WHEN THE DECISION MAKERS ARE DELIVERED A WORTHY COLLECTION OF SIGNATURES REQUESTING THEIR COOPERATION FOR THEIR TOWNS-FOLKS' EXPRESS WISHES...
WELL... isn't that why we voted them in in the first place.
MAKE IT SO!
42 Comments
Such fantastic memories as a child attending this event & competing in the Guy Fawkes competition! The final firework 'Good Night' was just brilliant. Bonfire Night is my FAVOURITE night of the year but nowadays we struggle to find a venue that actually builds a huge bonfire, not just fireworks! Bring it back!! Wath community LOVED it :-).
I used to go to this event every year as a child and absolutely loved it. It was part of our routine every single year. I'd like my children to have those same feelings and traditions every year.
Used to love goingbto bonfire on the grange as a kid and id like my daughter to have the same experience.
Always a fantastic bonfire and firework show. And we had the fayre too. Used to walk up to the white bear for a drink afterwards. Such a shame my kids don't have what we had as children.
I remember the houses and neighbours always getting together on bonfire night when I was a small child. Throwing large potatoes into the fire and scraping around for them with sticks. Obviously you couldn't do that with a huge community bonfire but why shouldn't the children cherish memories of their youth when they are grown. I say fight for it Wath community. Tell all your mates that this is in need of support. Good luck and don't give in. AB
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The council confirmed the bonfire is coming back to the rec. We won. Keep an eye out for the planning announcement soon.
November 11, 2017
Final supporters
When was the last time you saw a gathering of family and friends at a safely organised community bonfire in Wath-upon-Dearne. Someone will no doubt remember someone who is old enough to remember that is!
But What about the children growing up in the Town?
Each year we hear people asking around "does anyone know where there are any firework displays on such and such a day...?" Apart from the local small clubs and private venues, the answer is nearly always a shrug of the shoulders.
Indeed, the tradition of a grand locally organised Guy Fawkes night has paled into insignificance for the surrounding community in this dear little town we know so well as Wath-upon-Dearne.... But, what if we could stand up as a team in full flight and petition for the re-instatement of the event that was always a well attended venue when it was situated on the recreation grounds below the Supermarket, previously the White Bear pub.
Come on then! Let's do it?
Everything starts from somewhere so why not now; even as the skies are raging with screams and thunderous explosions of celebratory fireworks and rockets as they adorn the night sky.
Today is 7th November 2015, just 2 days after the official anniversary date of the monumental historical event having taken place.
Stand up for yourself, spread the word, share the link, fly the flag... YES, WE WANT OUR COMMUNITY BONFIRE SAFELY ORGANISED EACH YEAR.
Moms and Dads and Kids and Grandparents should all be able to look forward to the gathering and muck in with bits and bobs whether it be tipping the buckets as they go around the crowds or sacking that old wardrobe and transporting it to the woodpile area to supplement the stack.
SIGN HERE AND LET'S GET BUSY WITH YET ANOTHER WORTHWHILE COMMUNITY PROJECT.
IT'S NEVER EVER TOO LATE TO VOTE...
EVEN RIGHT UP TO THE LAST MINUTE WHEN THE DECISION MAKERS ARE DELIVERED A WORTHY COLLECTION OF SIGNATURES REQUESTING THEIR COOPERATION FOR THEIR TOWNS-FOLKS' EXPRESS WISHES...
WELL... isn't that why we voted them in in the first place.
MAKE IT SO!
42 Comments
Would be fantastic to see this annual bonfire brought back for local people so we can safely join in the celebrations of bonfire night in such a lovely community without having to travel miles to try to find an alternative?
Such fantastic memories as a child attending this event & competing in the Guy Fawkes competition! The final firework 'Good Night' was just brilliant. Bonfire Night is my FAVOURITE night of the year but nowadays we struggle to find a venue that actually builds a huge bonfire, not just fireworks! Bring it back!! Wath community LOVED it :-).
I used to go to this event every year as a child and absolutely loved it. It was part of our routine every single year. I'd like my children to have those same feelings and traditions every year.
Used to love goingbto bonfire on the grange as a kid and id like my daughter to have the same experience.
Always a fantastic bonfire and firework show. And we had the fayre too. Used to walk up to the white bear for a drink afterwards. Such a shame my kids don't have what we had as children.
I remember the houses and neighbours always getting together on bonfire night when I was a small child. Throwing large potatoes into the fire and scraping around for them with sticks. Obviously you couldn't do that with a huge community bonfire but why shouldn't the children cherish memories of their youth when they are grown. I say fight for it Wath community. Tell all your mates that this is in need of support. Good luck and don't give in. AB
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Would be fantastic to see this annual bonfire brought back for local people so we can safely join in the celebrations of bonfire night in such a lovely community without having to travel miles to try to find an alternative?