Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

Follow the Firework Code

 Now that we’re on the approach to Bonfire Night its time to get up to speed if you don’t know all the facts.

Bonfire Night is the busiest time for fireworks in the UK and although we all love Bonfire Night and the joy it brings all around Britain, it is important to remember to be safe as well.

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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 »

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 »

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 »

Radio Leeds – 5^th 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 »

Radio Cambridge – 3^rd 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 »