Autumn brings a rich golden hue to the countryside, it signals the start of lazy nights by the fire and offers a whole season of fun.
As October draws to a close, school children and teachers will be embarking on a well-earned week off, giving them time to explore the seasonal delights of Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex. Whether it is indoor play away from the autumn chill or enjoying the various firework displays.
With Hallowe'en falling in the middle of this year's half-term break, children will be able to delve feet first into the age-old tradition of fancy dress and gruesome fun.
As the week draws to close, bonfire night celebrations will get underway with a bang. Across the region there will be firework displays of varying scales, allowing families to be captivated by explosions of colour against the dark, autumn skies in a safe, controlled environment.
To tell us about a Hallowe'en or bonfire night celebration, email Catherine Gill.
Halloween Find out more about the history of this tradition.
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Bonfire Night Find out about the county's links to the famous Gunpowder Plot.
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Do you have some autumnal photos? Maybe of a robin in a tree or of a beautiful sunset? If so send them into www.iwitness24.co.uk
Guy Fawkes Events
Billericay
- Billericay Round Table Fireworks Display. 43rd Annual Fireworks Display. Huge bonfire, 20k firework display, live roadshows from Heart FM. Food & drink available. When: Saturday November 3 2012. Where: Lake Meadows Park, Billericay, CM12 0AQ. Time: From 5.30pm. Tickets: Pre- Tickets (discounted) £4 for 5-15 yrs and senior citizens. Rises to £4.50 online, and £5 on the night. 16 and over prices start from £6 pre-sales, online £6.50 and on the night £7. Under 4 is free. Website: www.billericayfireworks.co.uk Telephone: 07871707978
Chelmsford
- Chelmsford Fireworks 2012. The largest charity fireworks display in Chelmsford. When: Saturday November 3 2012. Where:Admirals Park, Rainsford Road, CM1 2PJ. Time: From 6pm. Fireworks at 7.30pm Tickets: £6 for adults, £4 for children (5-16yrs), £15 for family ticket.
Clacton
- Fireworks at Clacton Pier. Entertainment, games, prizes and radio roadshows with live bands. When: Saturday November 3 2012. Where: Clacton Pier. Time and prices unknown.
Danbury
- Danbury Fireworks. Beer tent, food & drink stalls. Family funfair starts at 5.30pm and bonfire lighting at 7pm. When: Saturday November 3 2012. Where: Danbury Outdoors, A414 Danbury, Essex. Time: From 5.30pm. Tickets: Pre- Tickets (discounted) available from October in local Co-Op stores Chelmsford, Danbury, Ingatestone, Hatfield Peveral. Tickets available on the evening, Please check website for ticket prices.Website: www.danburyfireworks.org.uk Telephone: 07792 963498
Great Dunmow
- Dunmow Round Table Fireworks Display. Bonfire night treats, BBQ available, hot food and entertainment. When: Saturday November 3 2012. Where: Great Dunmow Recreation Ground. Time: Gates open from 6.15pm. Fireworks to start at 7pm. Prices: Pay on gate. Full details on www.dunmowtable.co.uk.
Linton
- Linton Fireworks Display. Now in it's 23rd year! Fireworks display, refreshment tent, guy competition, BBQ. When: Saturday November 10 2012. Where: Fields behind Linton Infants School. Time: Gates open 6pm. Prices: Advance £10 for a family of five (two adults, three children), £4 for an individual. On the gate are £12 and £5 respectively. All profits go to local schools.
Saffron Walden
- Saffron Walden Round Table Fireworks Display. When: Saturday November 3 2012. Where: Saffron Walden Common. Time: From 6pm, fireworks start at 7pm. Prices: FREE
Do you have a Fireworks Listing? Send in your listings to catherine.gill@archant.co.uk
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