Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

The Weekend Examiner, November 6^th 2010

Below – image of Jennie McAlpine (plays Fiz Brown in Coronation Street), event organiser Stuart Smith and serviceman Lee Midgley. Two children watching the fireworks and enjoying the firework display, below, the Bonfire.

The article reads, “Hundreds of screaming fans turned up at one Huddersfield bonfire party to catch a glimpse of red-haired Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine. Read the rest of this entry »

Standard Fireworks and Black Cat Fireworks are proud to announce they are supporting a local event and excellent cause – Help for Heroes. Tomorrow there will be a Charity Bonfire & Firework Display at the ‘Rovers Return Inn’ Taylor Hill (formerly The Bluebell). The advert below is from the Huddersfield Examiner, everyone is welcome – bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun and fireworks, admission is free for all and the Bonfire is lit at 6pm. Read the rest of this entry »

For the second consecutive year Black Cat Fireworks and Standard Fireworks are selling the ‘Golden Bees’ firework for £1 and donating ALL sales to Kirkwood Hospice. Last year we raised £4,500 for the charity and this year we hope to do the same or more!

See below an article from the Huddersfield Examiner: Pictured Kate Leadbeater from Kirkwood Hospice with Helen Ashton, Bob Hryndyj and Debbie Coates from Black Cat and Standard Fireworks.

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Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are proud to announce their continued support and are re-launching their successful 2009 charity fundraiser for 2010. The Huddersfield based Firework supplier aims to exceed the £4,500 raised in 2009 for Kirklees charity, Kirkwood Hospice and will be again donating 100% of all sales of the charity firework “Golden Bees” which will be on sale at the Crosland Hill Factory Shop during the Bonfire Night period. Read the rest of this entry »

Top tips for the perfect Bonfire party

‘Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot, we see no reason, why gunpowder treason, Should ever be forgot!’

November 5^th is an iconic date in British history, the day Guy Fawkes plotted, and failed, to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. People all over London lit Bonfires to celebrate his failure and every year since then we have traditionally celebrated with Bonfires and Fireworks! Read the rest of this entry »

During the Bonfire season, amongst all the other hype of activities, Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are always keen to raise Media awareness and coverage. Today Marketing Manager, Helen Ashton took part in a  radio interview around the topic of fireworks.
Helen was interviewed by Toby Foster on BBC Radio Sheffield Breakfast show. Toby joked about his memories of childhood fireworks and Bonfire Night and asked about today’s most popular fireworks. Helen chatted about the new Single Ignition Fireworks, which are becoming very popular, along with the old family favourites such as selection boxes and rockets.
The interview also covered safety tips and firework advice.