REMEMBER, remember the fifth of November... It’s time to celebrate once more Guy Fawkes’ foiled plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament some 400 years ago.

The conspirator was discovered in the cellar of the Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder in the early hours of November 5, 1605. He was swiftly arrested and executed.

Friday

CALNE: Annual bonfire and fireworks display from 6pm at Beversbook Sports and Community Facility, Beversbrook Road, with entertainment including a free sparkler bar and Jennings Funfair, plus a range of food and drink, to enjoy before the fireworks begin at 7.30pm. Following the lighting of the bonfire at 7pm, creative performers Juggling Inferno will wow the crowds with breath-taking fiery displays from 7.15pm until the fireworks begin. Tickets on the gate from 6pm at £7.50 adults, £5 children and £20 for a family. There will be free car parking for the firework display at Deceuninck Ltd. Alternatively, the facility is 30 minutes walk from the town centre.

BISHOPS CANNINGS: Bonfire Night and Fireworks, 6-8pm, Crown Inn. After a ceremonious despatch of Guy Fawkes as the bonfire is lit at 6.30pm there will be adisplay by local experts Distant Thunder at 7pm. Barbecue will include sausages from local farmer Cameron Naughton. The Crown Inn will be open. Entry is free but donations gratefully received. For more information email elizabethfrearson@hotmail.co.uk. Wear wellies and bring a torch. Crown Inn, Bishops Cannings, Chandlers Lane. 

DEVIZES: Professional firework display suitable for all ages. Bar and barbecue from 6pm, display at 7pm. Charity event in aid of school fundraising. Tickets from school office, Brittox News in Devizes or 07779 113542. Nursteed School Devizes, Brickley Lane. 

MARKET LAVINGTON: St Barnabas School, gates open for the fireworks at 6pm. Hot food and refreshments will be available. Entry: age 16 and over: £4; children age two to 16: £2; advance family: £10; gate family: £12. All under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are obtainable from the school, post office and at the gate.

BIDDESTONE: The village bonfire and firework display will take place from 6pm. Tickets are £5 for adults, £2 for children and under-fives admitted free.

Saturday
CHRISTIAN MALFORD: Bonfire and firework spectacular at the Recreation Ground, Station Road, 5.30pm. Full details at bit.ly/2evBaGA 
Bar, barbecue, mulled wine, soup, toffee apples, free sparklers for children, free car parking. Advance tickets from Christian Malford Village Shop, The Rising Sun Pub and Chippenham Tourist Office. Tickets in advance at £5 for adults, £3 for children, free for under fives. Tickets on the gate are £7 for adults, £5 for children over five and under fives free.

BREMHILL: Bremhill annual bonfire and fireworks display. Professional fireworks display with a massive bonfire, home cooked barbecue and refreshments available, free parking, gates open 6.30pm.

BURBAGE: The traditional village bonfire and firework party will take place at the Scout Hut, East Sands. There will be hot food, refreshments, tombola, fun for all the family. The gates will open at 6pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm with the firework display at 7pm. Admission: Adults £5, children £2.50.

SUTTON BENGER: The Benger Blaze will take place from 6pm at the village hall.

MARLBOROUGH: Family firework display and bonfire run by 2nd Marlborough Scouts at Scout HQ, George Lane, from 6pm. Entry by donation. 

KINGTON ST MICHAEL: The village’s bonfire and fireworks display will take place from 5pm. Tickets are £3.50 in advance or £5 on the gate.

CHIPPENHAM: The Chippenham Rotary Club fireworks display will take place from 5pm at Monkton Park. Tickets are £4 in advance and £5 on the gate.

BRINKWORTH: Bonfire and fireworks at the Recreation Field, 6pm (display starts 7pm). Barbecue, hot and cold drinks, admission £5 adult, £2 child (ages four to 17).

SHERSTON: Bonfire and firework display from 6.30pm at Lower Farm, Easton Town. Entry is £6 per adult and £3.50 per child on the gate of £15 for an advance family ticket from Sherston Post Office Stores.

LYDIARD: Members of 1st Purton and Lydiard Scout Group will open the gates of Lydiard Park from 5.30pm before the display begins at 7pm. Tickets costing £8 for adults and £4 for children are available on the gate. For more details call 01793 770401.

SWINDON: The Swindon Lions event at the Polo Ground in Marlborough Road is billed as the largest organised display in the town. Entry to the Polo Ground is £9 for adults and children (OAPs £5). All profits from the event go towards supporting the work of the Lions in the town.Tickets costing £8.47 for adults or £5.12 for children and seniors are available here, along with details of family tickets: bit.ly/2eXZ1j5. A free park and ride service will run from the Nationwide Building Society car park in Pipers Way.

Sunday

BROAD HINTON: Fireworks and bonfire at the Crown Inn. The bonfire will be lit from 5pm with fireworks beginning at 6pm. Along with hot food, guests can treat themselves to toffee apples and sparklers. Tickets costing £6 for adults and £3 for children are available from the inn.

  • DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is issuing advice to the public to ensure Bonfire Night celebrations across Wiltshire are safe and enjoyable. 

Vikki Thomas said: “Ways to reduce the risks include: always follow the instructions on each firework and light them at arm’s length, using a taper and ensure that bonfires and fireworks are away from sheds, fences and other flammable materials. But attending an organised firework event is the safest way to have fun.”