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Guy Fawkes Night is one of Families’ favourite nights of the year. A great selection of events is taking place locally. Start planning where to catch some impressive fireworks this year and see in Bonfire Night with a bang. REMEMBER TO MAKE SAFETY A PRIORITY, go to www.direct.gov.uk/fireworks for good safety advice. Saturday and Sunday October 22 and 23, Friday October 28 to Sunday October 30, plus Saturday November 5. SCOOBY-DOO FIREWORKS – THE CURSE OF THE LAKE MONSTER at Legoland Windsor, Winkfield Road, Windsor. 9.30am-7pm. Help Scooby-Doo and the Gang as they search for clues. Follow the trail and discover the legend of the Lake Monster. Lots of spooky activities during the day, fireworks in the evening. 0871 2222001; legoland.co.uk. Saturday October 29. UNITED HOUSE GROUP DAY AND FIREWORK SPECTACULAR at Ascot Racecourse. Gates open at 10.45 for the racing day (racegoers get free entry to the fireworks), last race 5.30pm, fireworks start at 6.30pm. Last admission and any re-admission advised before 4pm. With fairground rides open all day. 0870 727 1234; ascot.co.uk or ascotfireworks.org.uk. Saturday November 5. FIREWORKS AND FUN at the Maidenhead United football ground, York Road, Maidenhead. In aid of the Link Foundation. Fireworks, fun fair, tombola, hot food and mulled wine. Gates open at 5.30pm, display at 7pm. 01628 860325; linkfoundation.co.uk. Saturday November 5. ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Boyne Hill Cricket Club, Boyne Grove, Highway Road, Maidenhead. With Carters Steam
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Fair from 2pm, fireworks at 7.30pm. 01628 624137; boynehillcc.co.uk. Saturday November 5. COOKHAM SCOUTS BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Formosa Meadow, Mill Lane, Cookham. Gates open at 5.30pm, Bonfire Lighting at 6.30pm, fireworks shortly after at 7pm. Mulled Wine and refreshments for sale. Tickets: from Countrystores, Village Hardware and Hillcrest Stores. For more info, visit www.cookham.com. Saturday November 5 (TBC). MARLOW BOTTOM FIREWORKS at Burford School, Marlow Bottom. Gates open at 5.30pm. With fairground rides, hot food and mulled wine. Tickets (family: £20, under 4s free) in advance from Marlow Tourist Information, Burford School or call 0845 3886475; marlowbottomfireworks.com. Saturday November 5. SLOUGH BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR in Upton Court Park, Upton Court Road, Slough. Gates open at 5.30pm. Bonfire and fireworks display, fun fair, food stalls, free parking. Buy tickets at MyCouncil offices, local libraries or the Town Hall. In advance: adults £4.50, children £2.50, family £12. On the night: £6/£4, no family tickets. Under 4s free. Slough.gov.uk. Saturday November 5. FIREWORKS AND END OF SEASON PARTY at Longridge, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow. Doors open at 5.30pm, display at 7.15pm. Tickets available from Longridge, Marlow Tourist
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Office and via www.longridge-uk.org; 01628 483252. Saturday November 5. FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Burnham Football Club, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham. Gates open at 6pm. Fireworks, BBQ and bar. 01628 668654. Saturday November 5. BEACONSFIELD FIREWORKS AND BONFIRE SPECTACULAR at the Beaconsfield Cricket Club, at the end of the Old Town near J2 of the M40. Held by Beaconsfield Round Table. Gates open at 6pm, bonfire lit 7.10pm, fireworks 7.45pm. Tickets at the gate: adults £5, children £4, family £15. 07964 887286; beaconsfieldfireworks.co.uk. Saturday November 5. FIREWORKS FIESTA at Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road, Riseley, Reading. Organised by the Loddon Valley Lions Club. Gates open at 5.30pm, fireworks at 7.30pm. 0845 833 7494; 0118 932 6444; wellington-country-park.co.uk.
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