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lar aerial-display over the Other attractions include a children and concessionar-
BETLEY BONFIRE
natural amphitheatre of fun-fair and food-stalls (and ies).
Betley Mere, which offers a don’t forget that parking is If you require further
HALLOW’EEN &
good viewing-platform for FREE!). information, either visit the
everyone. The gates will be open event’s website (www.bet-
BONFIRE NIGHT
As in 2008, the emphasis from 4.30pm, with the bon- leybonfire.com) or email the
will be on more, and larger, fire being lit at 7.30pm, and organising committee at bet-
Get ready for the biggest-ever aerial-shells to a high level. the fireworks following at leyshow@yahoo.co.uk
‘Witch’ night will you choose this year -
extravaganza - as Betley Bonfire celebrates
Visitors to the venue - 8.15pm. THERE’S FUN FOR
October 31st or November 5th?!!!
Betley Court Farm on Main This event (with Madeley ALL THE FAMILY AT
Road in the charming, North Heath Motors and Signal 1) FAMOUS BETLEY BON-
IT’S that time of the year again - a period of ghosts, ghouls and things (most
its 50th anniversary soon!!!!
explosively) that go ‘bump in the night’!
Staffordshire village - on also offers terrific value-for- FIRE ON FRIDAY,
Since they fall so close together (on Saturday, October 31st, and Thursday,
November 5th, respectively), it is completely unsurprising that the autumnal, cele-
THIS year, there’s going to fireworks in sixteen minutes kind in the country, and will,
Friday, November 6th, will money, thanks to the NOVEMBER 6TH - ALL
bratory occasions of Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night should be so frequently linked by
be more BANG and on November 6th (yes, once again, be fired by Pains
be bombarded with barrages entrance-fee for 2009 YOU HAVE TO DO IS
many people!
SPARKLE than ever before again, Betley Bonfire is tak- Fireworks (one of Europe’s
of mines, Roman candles and (unchanged from 2008) of BRING YOURSELF
Even if readers are disinclined to ‘celebrate’ with your local witches’ coven or
at this famous, North ing place on a FRIDAY - and leading, professional display-
great ‘cakes’, as they erupt just £7 (adults) and £3 (for ALONG AND JOIN IN!! burn the effigy of a man who tried to blow up the Palace of Westminster (the Houses
of Parliament) in 1605 (Nature itself ‘did the trick’ in 1834, when the building suc-
Staffordshire event - thanks NOT a Saturday)! companies and also the first
across the site.
cumbed to a great conflagration on October 16th!), these dates are still marked with
to a truly HUGE firework- With between 8,000 and British business to win the
And all this will be com-
some gusto throughout the land.
display extravaganza! 10,000 visitors expected, the ‘Golden Jupiter’ award at
plemented by a veritable
Perhaps, it is because the definitive end of the Summer (with the onset of the sea-
son of darkness, cold, withering and dread) that these dates possess a special reso-
Readers will be treated to Betley show (celebrating its Montreal’s International
plethora of volleys of multi-
nance for many people, even at the beginning of the 21st century.
a breathtaking spectacular, 50th anniversary in 2009) is Firework Festival).
coloured shells and noise-
Hallowe’en (or All Hallows Eve, to give it its correct, religious nomenclature)
featuring no less than 600 one of the largest events of its It will provide a spectacu-
effects!
was, for our ancestors far more than an opportunity to dress up in appositely-ghoul-
ish costumes - it was ‘the most haunted night of the year’, summoning up images of
dread and danger!
Betley Village
Purpose Built Cattery
Superior, beautiful, hand crafted leather
furniture, with all ranges custom-made to
Shop
Laurels Boarding
clients’ exacting requirements in a variety
Cattery
of leathers and colours to suit YOUR every
style and EVERY interior of your home!
CONVENIENCE
• HEATED CHALETS
• OPEN AIR RUNS
Also curtains.
STORE
• SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR Full Range of Fireworks
• INSPECTIONS WELCOME
BETLEY COURT FARM, CREWE,
The General Public
Pub & Party Packs also available
MAIN ROAD, BETLEY
For a FREE brochure call:
01782 751 279
CHESHIRE CW3 9BH Address: 26 Hightown, Crewe,
01270 820544
272-160
Tel: 01270 820479
Cheshire CW1 3BS
BROOKHOUSE FARM,
Mobile: 07876 784100
NEWCASTLE ROAD,
Fax: 01270 829077
272-119 Telephone & Facsimile:
Every success to the Betley Bonfire!!
MADELEY
272-140 01270 568753 or 01270 211129
HERE’S TO A GREAT BETLEY BONFIRE!!
Web: www. stableinteriors.co.uk
Email: john@blitzfireworks.com
272-75
BLACKPOOL • BLACKPOOL
Britain’s favourite seaside resort offers SO MUCH!!!!
mirror-ball, measuring 20 feet across, on the South Shore
section of the Promenade, running from Blackpool’s south-
ATOWN that’s filled with ‘firsts’: could there be a bet-
extensive one at Stanley Park, and there’s crown-green
ern boundary at Starr Gate towards the northern entrance of
ter description of Britain’s favourite seaside resort?!
bowling or walks at nearby nature reserve, Marton Mere.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Water Park and the
Yes, Blackpool is jam-packed with taller, faster roller-
Close-by is the resort’s multi-purpose sports centre in
South Pier.
coasters; arguably, the wettest rollercoaster; bigger clubs;
Stanley Park, and the small (but perfectly-formed) Model
Travelling along the Promenade - at the heart of
even the biggest mirror-ball in the world, plus world-class
Village and Gardens (this marvel in miniature even comes
Blackpool’s famous ‘Golden Mile’ - is the Sea Life Centre,
shows, great restaurants, the brightest nightlife, an active
complete with Blackpool trams!).
home to more than forty, fascinating displays, allowing
sportscene and breathtakingly-beautiful scenery on
The ‘real-life’ versions trundle along twelve miles of
close encounters with marvels of marine-life, and each
Blackpool’s doorstep!
Promenade: they are as much as a tourist attraction as a
year sees some new features, such as a collection of UV
Blackpool boasts numerous shows - from The Opera
vital public-transport system, carrying more than 120,000
light-enhanced Moon, Lagoon and Upside-Down jellyfish
House, The Grand Theatre and Legends to The Pleasure
people on a busy summer’s days (so, hop on for the ride of
or (for all you Sci-fi fans) the Dr. Who Exhibition.
Beach - offering something to please ALL the family!
your life!).
Nearby is one of the resort’s oldest attractions, Louis
Golfers will also find numerous courses, including an
If you prefer to walk, marvel at the musical, high-tide
Tussaud’s Waxworks, inviting you to meet and mingle with
organ which joins the ever-growing range of giant sculp-
the famous and the infamous in its many galleries.
tures and eye-catching artworks on New Promenade.
Readers will also find the world’s largest dance-hall
Windsor &
Westmorland Hotel
SALMAR
Situated on Prom with sea views & close to all amenities
• All en-suite • Licensed • Tea/coffee facilities • Col TVs
ILLUMINATIONS & TURKEY & TINSEL WEEKEND
Friday 6th November to Monday 9th
Ideal location for Winter Gardens
Adult £89.00 Children £45.00 Half Board
& The Opera House 60s WEEKENDS
Open all year. • All en-suite rooms • Licensed bar
13th/20th November 3 Nights
• No smoking accommodation throughout • Parking available
Adults £79.00 Children £40.00 Half Board
Monday to Friday B&B £60.00 per person
PARTY HOTELS
TURKEY & TINSEL
CHRISTMAS Shopper Fri-Sun B&B
11th/18th December 3 Nights
£50.00 per person
Adults £85.00 Children £42.00 Half Board
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 3 nights BBED
BONA
IN BLACKPOOL
2 persons £120.00 per person
Tel: 01253 351907
New Year packages available
CLEAN CENTRAL HOTELS FOR
Tel: 01253 623183
256-258 Queens Promenade, Blackpool
272-54
or visit our website
or visit our website
VISTA
STAGS/HENS & BIRTHDAY PARTIES
www.blackpoolseasideaccommodation.com www.windsorandwestmorlandhotel.org.uk
138 ALBERT ROAD, BLACKPOOL
272-69
(Situated on Queen’s Promenade)
FREE NIGHT CLUB TICKETS ETC
We pride ourselves on running a clean and
Visit
comfortable hotel and providing our guests
www.partyhotels.co.uk
The Newburn Hotel
with good quality home cooking with
or call: 01253 858770
parking for every room
272-149
• EN-SUITE ROOMS
Gynway
Situated 2 mins from Pleasure Beach,
Turkey & Tinsel Special
Make it a Christmas to remember
Sandcastle, South Pier & Prom
at our House Party
Hotel
• Lic lounge bar • Tea/coffee facilities
from 24th Dec to 27th
(Book now to reserve a room)
The Gynway is a
• All en-suite • Open all year
friendly, family run
hotel where a warm
• Family & twin rooms • Superb home cooking
welcome awaits you.
B&B from £20.00
Adjacent to the
seafront, the Gynway Mon-Fri B&B from £72.00
offers:
• Guest lounge
7 days from £126.00
• Range of breakfasts
Midweek Offers now available
DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE IN
• Colour TVs all rooms
SELECTED AREAS
• Tea/coffee making facilities
Book now for Christmas & New Year
272-53
The Gynway Hotel,
01253 351396
205 Dickson Road, Blackpool
Tel: 01253 345108
104-106 QUEENS PROM,
01253 314747
48 Withnell Road, South Shore, Blackpool
BLACKPOOL
www.gynwayblackpool.com
272-126 www.newburnhotelblackpool.com
www.bonavistahotel.com 272-186
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