Rotary Fireworks on the move

Given that Chislehurst Recreation Ground in its present state is a Health and Safety officer's dream, it is no wonder that the Chislehurst Rotary boys and girls have decided to move their fireworks display this year. The residents of Red Hill, Empress Drive and thereabouts will no longer have a free display from their back gardens but their loss is the Chislehurst Village News staff's gain - amongst others - in the Perry Street / Ashfield Lane vicinity. We reckon the best non-paying view will be from the upstairs windows at Farringtons School. This is because this year the Rotary Fireworks will be held at The Old Elthamians Sports Ground off Perry Street. 

This sports ground is huge and Rotary have reliably informed us that the fireworks will be bigger and better than ever - so let's hope for loads of "category 4" fireworks this year. There’ll be all the usual sideshows, the funfair and a hog roast.

Rotary say that parking will be easier too as "Perry Street and the surrounding areas offer lots of places to park".

We reckon some of the enterprising boarders at Farringtons could make a mint selling car park spaces on their playing fields. After all, how many children play outside in the winter these days?

In the meantime, after events earlier in the year, we hope someone warns Darul Uloom about this 2nd November event.

Expect to see: Lots of rugger types

Don't expect to see: Any Farringtons' pupils.

NB: Gates Open for Funfair & Stalls 6pm with Fireworks 7.30pm

Family ticket is for 4 people.

www.chislehurstrotaryclub.org.uk

www.chislehurstvillagenews.co.uk