Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

 

Easter is on its way, with only two weeks to go till Good Friday, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about ordering your fireworks.

Buy fireworks online at Black Cat and Standard Fireworks online firework shop, and remove any hassle from buying fireworks.

Read the rest of this entry »

 

Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are very excited to announce we have been nominated for the Best App award at the Yorkshire Digital and Technology Awards 2012 – Our App Firework Fever was short listed for the Award.

 The awards will be held on Wednesday 28^th March – so not long now till we find out!

 The awards are celebrating their 11^th year this year, showcasing just how advanced Yorkshire is when it comes to Digital and Technology related fields – something to be very proud of.

 We’ve all got our fingers crossed, we’d be delighted if Black Cat Fireworks first ever app won an award!

 

 Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are teaming up with the University of Huddersfield to give 115 students from the university the chance to design firework packaging. This competition is a new venture for Black Cat and Standard Fireworks and will run for 3 years. Read the rest of this entry »

There are lots of different firework types and names that can often be confusing making buying fireworks online seem complicated. By finding out what the different types of fireworks are you can make a more informed purchase so you will buy the firework that is most suitable for your occasion. Read below all of the different types of fireworks that are for sale and what fireworks are available to buy online. Read the rest of this entry »

Over the years different fireworks have become illegal in the UK; to avoid purchasing illegal fireworks always buy from a reputable firework brand and outlet that you trust. Standard Fireworks and Black Cat Fireworks have been supplying fireworks to the UK market for almost 120 years and supply fireworks to many well know high street shops and supermarkets.

Buying safe fireworks

To assure that you are buying safe and legal fireworks make sure before you buy that the firework is marked with the ‘BS 7114’ stamp which means Read the rest of this entry »

• You must be over 18 to buy fireworks and sparklers
• Never give sparklers to children under 5. Ensure that children wear gloves when handling sparklers
• Sparklers can reach temperatures of up to 2000*C
• Never put a firework in your pocket Read the rest of this entry »

When the perfect couple meet, ‘sparks’ are said to fly – recreate that magical moment than with fireworks. Wedding fireworks are becoming a popular trend with brides and grooms to create a Hollywood style wedding on an affordable budget.

Wedding firework displays can be enjoyed by guests of all ages and bring fun and entertainment by lighting up the sky with an exciting and colourful choreographed firework display. Read the rest of this entry »

Fireworks are a perfect treat to every celebration, especially weddings! Whether you’re the bride, groom or a guest, make it a night to remember with our spectacular fireworks. We’ve put together four awesome selections of our best fireworks to make it even easier for you to choose which fireworks are most suitable for your wedding. All our fireworks are guaranteed to impress your friends and family and ensure your night truly goes with a bang! Read the rest of this entry »

PRESS RELEASE

4 February 2011

Leading firework brands Black Cat and Standard Fireworks scoop prestigious Tesco award

Huddersfield-based firework supplier, Standard and Black Cat Fireworks have been presented with a valued supplier award by the supermarket giant Tesco.

The award is an acknowledgement of outstanding achievement and Donna Davies, Buying Manager at Tesco, stated: “We are proud to present the award to Standard and Black Cat Fireworks for being an all round fantastic supplier – I can’t remember the last time a supplier in my division, was given this accolade”. Read the rest of this entry »