A SUPERHERO themed fireworks display and bonfires made from a Whitby Collier ship replica and a Viking boat are some of the explosive spectacles on offer this bonfire weekend.

Over Friday, Saturday and Sunday bonfire and firework displays in the North-East and North Yorkshire have been organised by councils, rotary clubs, the fire service and the military.

The Army will be helping Guy Fawkes celebrations in North Yorkshire get off to a spectacular start, after organising a free bonfire event on the Plumer Road sports field in Catterick Garrison on Friday night.

As well as a fun fair, bonfire and competition to build a Guy, the Army will be providing a military vehicle “fire power display”, followed by a fireworks display set to music with flame jets.

The event is a follow up from Party in the Park in July, aimed at bringing the community together, working closely with the district and county council.

In Skinningrove, east Cleveland, a replica of a Whitby Collier ship will form the basis of its bonfire, celebrating 200 years of the area's alum industry. While organisers in Barnard Castle have created a 19ft wooden replica of a traditional Viking ship, which will be set alight.

Chester-le-Street will be enjoying two nights of fireworks entertainment.

On Saturday, November 5 the Grand Fireworks Extravaganza will return to Chester-le-Street Cricket Club, while on Sunday, November 6 a superhero-themed fireworks’ display, choreographed to music, will be staged in the first ever Riverside Fireworks in Chester-le-Street.

While in Gateshead, more than 30,000 people are expected to Saltwell Park for a firework display and bonfire with live music and other entertainment.

Last year, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service received 375 calls on November 5 and attended 162 incidents, roughly four times the number of an average day.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued safety tips for anyone planning their celebrations at home: 

• only buy fireworks from a legitimate retailer

• check the fireworks you buy are suitable for the size of the garden and conform to British Standards (BS 7114)

• don’t mix alcohol and fireworks

• light fireworks at arm’s length with a taper and then stand well back

• never go back to a lit firework

• never play with fireworks or put fireworks in your pocket

• always supervise children around fireworks

• store fireworks in a metal box, kept closed between uses

• keep pets indoors • sparklers can cause serious injury to children if not handled correctly

• do not give sparklers to children under five and closely supervise children over five.

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