As the nights draw in and Halloween and Bonfire Night get closer, we share our tips and advice to make sure frightfully fun celebrations happening across the borough are safe for everyone.
Bonfires, sparklers, and fireworks
The explosive force of some modern fireworks is not always fun for young children and babies, pets, or children and adults with disabilities. It is illegal to set off fireworks (including sparklers) between 11pm and 7am. However, for Bonfire Night the curfew is extended to midnight.
- Read safety tips from the London Fire Brigade
- Read advice on keeping pets calm and safe from the RSPCA
Candles
The London Fire Brigade’s top candle safety tips are:
- place your candles/tea lights in a suitable fire-resistant candleholder
- put the candleholder on a heat resistant surface like a ceramic place
- keep candles/tea lights away from curtains, furniture, and anything else that can catch fire
- keep candles out of reach of children and pets
Trick or Treat?
As Halloween approaches it is important to remember that it can be a scary time for some. Having people in masks knocking at your door at night or fireworks let off close to your home may not be fun for older people or disabled children and adults. Please keep an eye out for ‘No Trick or Treat’ posters.
You can download and print the 'No Trick or Treat' poster at home. Copies are also available from your local libraries and the Council’s Contact Centre, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath.
Frightfully fun events
The safest way to celebrate Halloween or Bonfire Night is to watch well-organised and professional bonfire/fireworks displays such as Danson Park Fireworks hosted by Welling Round Table.
Source: https://www.bexley.gov.uk/news/halloween-and-bonfire-night-lets-celebrate-safely
