Upton Court Park to host bonfire and firework spectacular

One of the key figures behind Slough’s bonfire and firework spectacular says the best part of the display for the pyrotechnicians will be hearing the cheers of the crowds.

Thousands of people are once again expected to attend the event, organised by Slough Borough Council (SBC) and sponsored by the Express, which is taking place at Upton Court Park on Saturday, November 5.

ForceFX will be responsible for wowing the public with its fireworks display.

Head technician Myles Wynne-Pedder said he hopes to give the crowds a show to remember.

He added: “We have some very exciting new effects this year and will be warming up the audience during the show backed with the song Light Em Up by Fall Out Boy.

“If you like big bangs the show will start with a few low level maroons and finish with an extremely loud boom right at the end.

“This will be with over 1kg of high explosive powder.

“The best part of the whole display for the pyrotechnicians is the cheer and applause at the end of the display. It makes us proud to know that we have pleased thousands of people.”

Designing, preparing and fusing the fireworks has taken more than 60 hours, according to Myles.

The display will last for 18 minutes and is designed and choreographed through a computer. The show will culminate with more than 150 ignitions with the firing system firing 30 shells in the last two seconds.

A 60-foot bonfire and a fun fair will also be on offer while the public will also be able to get stuck into worldwide foods.

Gates open at 5.30pm. Advance tickets cost £6 for adults and £4 for children.

A family ticket of four, which must include at least one child, costs just £15 and can also be brought in advance.

Printed tickets will be available from the borough’s libraries, Montem and Langley leisure centres, MyCouncil on the High Street and the Ice Arena.

Visit www.slough.gov.uk/bonfire to book.