Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

Here at Standard Fireworks we have been supplying fireworks to the UK market since 1891 and have a wealth of experience within the UK consumer firework market and partnerships with the UK's key retailers. From our head office in Huddersfield we co-ordinate the sales, marketing, sourcing, distribution of fireworks to the retail and professional trades. From 1998 Standard has been part of the Black Cat international brand.

November 29th, 2010

Time posted: 15:51



Fireworks discussion radio York

Fireworks discussion

Radio York – November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks is a guest on Radio York’s radio show feature, talking about Bonfire Night and fireworks and how to stay safe with fireworks and enjoy Bonfire Night. Let us know your views about fireworks after reading below. Read the rest of this entry »


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November 28th, 2010

Time posted: 15:03



Radio Scotland Fireworks Discussion

Fireworks discussion

Radio Scotland – November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Fireworks is a guest on Radio Scotland’s radio show feature, ‘Call Kay’ with Kay Adams talking about Bonfire Night and fireworks and how to stay safe with fireworks and enjoy Bonfire Night. Let us know your views about fireworks after reading below. Read the rest of this entry »


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November 28th, 2010

Time posted: 11:40



Fireworks Discussion on Radio Northampton

Fireworks discussion

Radio Northampton – November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks is a guest on Radio Northampton’s radio show feature, talking about Bonfire Night and fireworks and how to stay safe with fireworks and enjoy Bonfire Night. Let us know your views about fireworks after reading below. Read the rest of this entry »


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November 28th, 2010

Time posted: 10:40



Fireworks interview at Standard Fireworks

Fireworks discussion

Radio Leeds – 4th November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks is a guest on Radio Leeds’s radio show feature on the 4th of November joined by reporter Richard Edwards at the Standard Fireworks headquarters in Huddersfield. Talking about Bonfire Night and fireworks, types of fireworks, firework history and how to stay safe with fireworks and enjoy Bonfire Night. Let us know your views about fireworks after reading below. Read the rest of this entry »


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November 27th, 2010

Time posted: 9:12



Firework discussion on Liz Green Live

Fireworks discussion

Radio Leeds – 4th November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks is a guest on Radio Leeds’s radio show feature ‘The big question’ with Liz Green, talking about Bonfire Night and fireworks and how to stay safe with fireworks and enjoy Bonfire Night. Let us know your views about fireworks after reading below. Read the rest of this entry »


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November 24th, 2010

Time posted: 14:12



Fireworks discussion on November 5th

Fireworks discussion

Radio Leeds – 5th November 2010

John Woodhead, former chairman of the British Fireworks Association, is a guest on Radio Leeds’s radio show along with a West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue representative and a West Yorkshire MP talking about Bonfire Night and fireworks and how to stay safe with fireworks and enjoy Bonfire Night. Let us know your views about fireworks after reading below. Read the rest of this entry »


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November 23rd, 2010

Time posted: 14:45



Radio Leeds Firework Discussion

Fireworks discussion

Radio Leeds – 5th November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks is a guest on Radio Leeds’s early morning show talking about Bonfire Night and fireworks.

Radio DJ: “Millions of fireworks will be set off around the country and the county tonight. More than half of them will have come from West Yorkshire; the Standard Fireworks company have their HQ in Huddersfield. But Leeds MP Fabian Hamilton says that there’s a problem with the misuse of fireworks and he says the sale of them should be restricted to “legitimate organisations and individuals” here’s what he said” Read the rest of this entry »


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November 23rd, 2010

Time posted: 13:32



Radio Lancashire Fireworks Interview

Fireworks discussion

Radio Lancashire – 3rd November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks is a guest on Radio Lancashire’s Wednesday morning show talking about Bonfire Night and fireworks.

Radio DJ: “Bonfire Night is getting bigger and more spectacular every year; it can be a bewildering time for the humble, back yard display however, you can plan to celebrate with your fireworks; safety should always be your first consideration. Joining us now to offer some advice and what’s hot in the spectacular world of fireworks is Helen Ashton from Standard Fireworks, morning Helen! Fireworks go back hundreds of years, tell us about the history of fireworks in the UK”

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November 23rd, 2010

Time posted: 11:45



Radio Kent Fireworks Interview

Fireworks discussion

Radio Kent – 4th November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks is a guest on Radio Kent’s Thursday afternoon show talking about Bonfire Night, where to buy fireworks, how to be safe with fireworks and a bit about firework history.

Radio DJ: “Over 10 million people a year enjoy Bonfire Night and I’m pleased to say that Helen Ashton who works for Standard Fireworks is on the line to us now. Helen good afternoon”

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November 23rd, 2010

Time posted: 9:39



Radio Cambridge Fireworks Interview

Fireworks discussion

Radio Cambridge – 3rd November 2010

Helen Ashton, Marketing Manager at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks is a guest on Radio Cambridge’s Wednesday show talking about Bonfire Night, fireworks, firework traditions and firework safety. Read the rest of this entry »


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