Time for fireworks!
Posted on 18th October 2024
We’re very pleased to support Northampton’s free fireworks event again this year.
This large-scale ‘pyro-musical event’ is organised by Northampton Town Council. It takes place at The Racecourse from 4.30 to 6pm on Saturday 2nd November.
BBC Radio Northampton’s Bernie Keith will host the live events on stage. There’s also music from the popular local covers band, Whiteroom, and entertainment from Live Performers. If you missed it last year, Northampton Film Festival will share our local connections with the Gunpowder Plot too in ‘A Northamptonshire Conspiracy’.
Young ones can enjoy fun fair rides and face painting along with plenty of interesting food and drink for everyone.
Planning the electrics for your outdoor events
Whether you’re planning a large or small outdoor event, there are some important things to think about to make sure all your electrics are safe.
Here’s a checklist for your temporary electricity supply:
make sure all the wiring is safely installed by a qualified electrician
protect your electricity supply with a residual circuit breaker (RCB)
use only connectors and cables suitable for outdoor use and check that cable insulation is undamaged
position cables carefully so they aren’t damaged, for example, by doors opening and closing or people and vehicles crossing them
make sure cables won’t cause trips or other hazards – using rubber matting can 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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