Wood pallets appeal for bonfire spectacular

Three borough bonfires and firework displays have been organised by Walsall Council's parks team for families to enjoy their seasonal thrills.

The bonfires are being held at King George V Park, Bloxwich, on 24 October, Holland Park, Brownhills on 31 October and Willenhall Memorial Park on 7 November. The fires will be lit at 7pm.

A firework display is also being laid on at each event and this will start at 8pm, running until 8.20pm.

Councillor Barry Sanders, Walsall Council Cabinet member for leisure and culture, said: "Our parks staff have been preparing these bonfires for weeks and they are very popular, attracting thousands of people each year.

"Supervised firework displays such as this also ensure we can all enjoy Bonfire Night safely."

Visitors to King George V Park, Bloxwich, should use the Stafford Road car park entrance, with pedestrians using Bealeys Lane, Stafford Road and Bell Lane.

In Brownhills, the car park entrance is off The Parade with pedestrians using Chester Road North and The Parade.

In Willenhall, cars should use Pinson Road with pedestrians using Pinson Road and Parkside Avenue.

Admission is £3 for adults, £1 for children and free for under 5s.

Car parking is £1.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by and adult and for safety reasons people are not allowed to bring their own fireworks or sparklers.

Food is available but no alcohol is permitted at the events.

Parks staff are also still appealing for wooden pallets to build the three bonfires and are asking businesses to rally round to help.

To donate pallets contact John Millard or John Morris at Walsall Council's parks development team on 07736 388418 or 07736 388409 to arrange delivery.