eyes Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Anybody know if there's a bonfire in endcliffe park this year? I have happy memories from my youth of stumbling around in wellies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Doubt it. When I was a Ranger working in Endcliffe Park the council policy was to stop these local events and move resources, including staff, into getting the public to go to their large organised events such as After Dark and Fright Night. More money in this, unlike a free bonfire, plus reduced Health and Safety costs - imagine if they allowed a bonfire in every park or greenspace in Sheffield-they would have to provide staff to marshall the event and would leave themselves open to claims if anyone got injured. Pity though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Oh wow yes that used to be cool. It was ALWAYS a total mudpit but very happy event. They used the have the most enormous bonfires as well.......it is missed, dont like the BIG one they have as it loses all its intimacy and meaning..... another daft Council Policy to CENTRALISE everything and remove services which are area based.....crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysTique Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Nope - I'm afraid there isn't one. I wish there was! I used to like watching the bonfire being built up the week before. I'm still looking for somewhere around here that's doing a bonfire / fireworks. We went to After Dark last year and although the fireworks were fantastic it's a long way to traipse and I'm not too bothered about seeing the latest boy/girl band or the funfair. May just have to be a few bangs in the back garden, not quite the same, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacq Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 The bonfire in Chelsea Park is always really good and well-organised by the local scout group. It's on Saturday with the bonfire being lit at 6:30 and fireworks at 6:45. Well worth a visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beebo Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 The bonfire in Endcliffe Park was always a fantastic night out and it is a real shame that they dont do it anymore. Now if you want to go to a decent organised event, you have to pay god nows how much to go the one at Don Valley. What a shame:loopy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysTique Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Originally posted by jacq The bonfire in Chelsea Park is always really good and well-organised by the local scout group. It's on Saturday with the bonfire being lit at 6:30 and fireworks at 6:45. Well worth a visit Hi jacq - do you know if you need tickets for this or can you just turn up? I agree beebo, I wish they would bring it back to the local parks but unfortunately can't see it ever happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim42 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Go to the Fat Cat pub, 5th Nov, at Kelham Island. Very good bonfire, fireworks, bbq & great beer. Very cosy & intimate. But beware. Very very very busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderfulpom Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Where is the fat cat pub? everyone keeps mentioning it but have no idea where it is, anywhere near ecclesall rd? Want to go to a good fireworks display that isn't at don valley. Help please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drover Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 It's on the other side of the city centre, near the river. I'm after a decent display that isn't the Don, hopefully somewhere on the south side of town, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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