Saturday 10th November saw a second year of success for the Studley Fireworks Extravaganza that took place here at Studley High School.
After months of planning by staff and parents from both Infants and the High School, the event was even bigger and better than ever! This year’s spectacular 15 minute fireworks display, thanks to 1st Galaxy Fireworks, was accompanied by the ever-popular soundtrack to ‘The Greatest Showman’.
Performances by The Harc Duo and Andy Bennett (of Ocean Colour Scene fame) made the evening more than just a fireworks show.
The event showcased local suppliers:
Bespoke Butchers provided delicious hot food. Weatheroak Brewery supplied real ale and Caney’s Cider supplied their medium traditional blend. In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1, Sally’s Wartime Tea Room was a huge hit with traditional bakes, wartime music and wartime propaganda posters provided by the children as part of their history curriculum. Former pupils came back to help with Festival glitter, the tombolas did a roaring trade and hot chocolate with baileys and mulled wine kept everyone warm. The raffle was a great success with some terrific prizes donated by local businesses. The best raffle prizes were donated by the Co-op who donated 2 huge hampers of free trade goodies. C&C Flooring also sponsored the event and donated a fast car driving experience.
The event helped raise over £1000 for local charities and groups – Camps International, a local gym group, the Britsh Legion, Scouts and the NSPCC.
Next year, the Fireworks will take place on Saturday 9th November and will be increasing the spend on Fireworks to provide an even more spectacular display next year.
We were delighted to host a tremendously successful community event which brought together not only Studley High School and Studley Community Infants school but also local fundraisers such as the British Legion and Scouts, together with local businesses and a huge turnout of local people. The whole team would like to thank everyone who supported our event and enabled us to put on a fantastic Fireworks display and a great family night out. We look forward to Saturday 9th November 2019 and putting on an even more spectacular show next year!”
Caroline Maddox-Jones
