Fireworks delight crowds at Dunmow display

It was a sound and light display at this year’s bonfire night celebrations in Great Dunmow.

Dunmow Broadcast: Dunmow fireworks 2017. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO Dunmow fireworks 2017. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO (Image: Saffron Photo 2017 - Archant commissioned)

This year’s all-advance ticketed firework display in Great Dunmow were on Saturday, November 4, with a brand new soundtrack of music from the movies.

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The event drew a record crowd with an evening including a licensed bar, food stalls and a spectacular display being set off in harmony with film tunes.

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There were also children’s glow in the dark toys on sale with all profits going to local good causes and a confectionary stall run by the Arts Centre, a not for profit organisation.

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The annual event is organised by Great Dunmow Round Table who promised to make the event bigger and better this year and sold the tickets in advance only with none being sold on the day or at the gate.

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There was an atmosphere of excitement as the crowds enjoyed the display and the sidestalls.

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Dunmow Broadcast: Dunmow fireworks 2017. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO Dunmow fireworks 2017. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO (Image: Saffron Photo 2017 - Archant commissioned)