We’re delighted to provide electrical installation support as sponsors for Northampton’s Fireworks Spectacular again this year. Put the date in your diary.
When: Saturday 1st November 2025 from 4pm.
Where: The Racecourse, Northampton
Price: Free
(Charges for funfair rides, stalls, food and drink)
A packed entertainment programme
The entertainment will begin at 4 o’clock with BBC Northamptonshire hosting the live stage. The Funk Odyssey band will get everyone in the mood from 4.30. As always, rides, a big screen, facepainting, stalls and the catering village provide plenty to see and do. Later, everyone can enjoy the exciting Fire and Pyro show from Live Performers.
Are you curious about our local links to the Gunpowder Plot? You can find out more in the film from Northampton Film Festival on the big screen. The event also marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton. It destroyed most of the town centre’s wooden buildings, which shows you can never be too careful about fire safety.
Planning the electrics for your outdoor events
To make sure all your electrics are safe for large or small outdoor events, here are some things to consider.
A checklist for your temporary electricity supply:
work with a qualified electrician for safe electrical installation and wiring
protect your electricity supply with a residual circuit breaker (RCB)
use only connectors and cables suitable for outdoor use and check that cable insulation isn’t damaged
reduce the risk of damage to cables with careful positioning – for example, avoid doors and areas of high footfall or traffic
use rubber matting to protect cables from weather and prevent tripping
confirm generators have an electrical safety certificate and a safety fence.
Make sure all your electrical equipment is safe, well maintained and suitable for outdoor use.
Always confirm the overall electricity requirements for your event and the position of existing overhead power lines or buried cables. Also check whether any electrical equipment has special power supply requirements. All your electrical installations and equipment must meet the Electricity at Work Regulations.
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