Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

Thinking of getting that someone special a present for this Valentines Day, why waste you’re money on the usual chocolates, card and flowers. This year get them something they’ll really remember – say it with fireworks and make sure they really know how special they are.

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Helping you make the most of our fireworks

 Black Cat fireworks offers such a comprehensive range of different types of fireworks available on the Black Cat and Standard Fireworks online firework shop, it might all get a bit confusing.

 So here’s a helping hand so that you don’t get your mines and your fountains mixed up. Read the rest of this entry »

Get your 4th July fireworks now in time for the celebration.

 Independence Day, is now only 1 week away, why not celebrate this year by throwing your own firework party to celebrate the 4^th July. A great opportunity to gather friends and family and wow your guests with a fantastic firework display as your entertainment. Read the rest of this entry »

 

 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 »

The standard of the firework displays and firework suppliers will be world class – acclaimed and proven firework connoisseurs. The line up of competitors has not yet been finalised but here is the provisional shortlist of firework companies to date:

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As any ‘Gleek’ will know season 2 is well underway on E4 every Monday with a star studded cast and killer play list. For those who haven’t switched on this US phenomenon here’s a quick summary! 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 »

BBC Radio 2

Jeremy Vine: Monday 7^th February 2011 12.00pm-2.00pm

Jeremy Vine: “One of the UK’s busiest airports has issued a warning about Chinese Lanterns, bosses at Manchester Airport claim that setting them off beneath the flight paths could bring down a plane. That’s what they say.

The tissue paper lanterns can float up to a mile into the air when they are lit, its estimated that around 200,000 of them are released into Britain’s sky’s every year, and they are becoming increasingly popular at events like weddings. The warning has been issued to coincide with the two week festival marking Chinese New Year. Read the rest of this entry »