It's Upon Us Soon! Guy Fawkes At Roundhay Park

simon2710 · Post by **simon2710** » Sat 27 Sep, 2008 1:19 pm

Wanted to post this now for the people who aren't familiar with Leeds....As usual every year the celebrations of Guy Fawkes will arrive in style on Soldiers Field at Roundhay Park.Around 30-45 minutes worth of spectacular fireworks in a crowd of hundreds of thousands of spectatcors joined by a live stage and broadcasting radio show.In the centre of the field will be the man himself on the burning crates.Free admission, searching may be required upon entry by stewards.Bonfire is lit at 7:30pm, with the fireworks display commencing at 8pm. As usual, on the 5th of November which falls on Wednesday this year.Entry at the old tram station off Princes Avenue.Remember, remember the 5th of November!Have fun, will take pictures if possible.

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Sat 27 Sep, 2008 1:59 pm

Message for steve jones JP>>dont even think of dragging yer wicker man up there and scaring the kids lolps/no offence yer honour!

Post by **chameleon** » Sat 27 Sep, 2008 2:39 pm

Brandy wrote: Message for steve jones JP>>dont even think of dragging yer wicker man up there and scaring the kids lolps/no offence yer honour! Always spectacular though notorious for late kick-offs. I hear Drapesy may have ideas for the Guy this year...

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Sat 27 Sep, 2008 2:58 pm

chameleon wrote: Always spectacular though notorious for late kick-offs. I hear Drapesy may have desires to provide the Guy this year... You're not wrong there - it was nearer 8pm last year when the firework display finally got underway.I have a secret place* from which to watch the display, provided its a clear night, which avoids the need to get to / from the black hole that is Roundhay Park on the night. It's a magnificent panoramic view over much of Leeds.* - it's not actually that secret as there must have been at least 100 people watching from this vantage point last year. That said, we've just acquired a dog who is a bit timid around loud noises, so we may have to spend bonfire night making him comfortable under the table....

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Sat 27 Sep, 2008 3:10 pm

I used to like it best when the bommie was at the other side and the fireworks were lit down near the cafe.Also last year was murder to get out in the car,there were people mounting the kerb and driving across the playing fields total mayhem! but the fireworks were fantastic!!I think il leave the car and walk up this year.Call me an old fart but what ruins it for me is when you see people swigging beer from cans and letting off there own fireworks,it totally ruins it!

simon2710 · Post by **simon2710** » Sat 27 Sep, 2008 6:20 pm

Yes the traffic is atrocious! It was almost deadlock down the sidestreets all the way down street lane and as far as Harrogate Road!I prefer to get myself in with the crowd - Experience the atmosphere properly. There are a few morons and toerags that have to spoil it for everyone else but as a majority it's the most fantastic way to spend Bonfire night.

simon2710 · Post by **simon2710** » Tue 14 Oct, 2008 12:39 pm

Just to let everyone know, if you are planning to park down Street Lane, they have put fresh yellow lines all the way down....Bet the council are rubbing their hands together now - KERCHING!

Post by **chameleon** » Tue 14 Oct, 2008 7:40 pm

simon2710 wrote: Just to let everyone know, if you are planning to park down Street Lane, they have put fresh yellow lines all the way down....Bet the council are rubbing their hands together now - KERCHING! Is that a double line or if a single line, and what do the signs say?

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Tue 14 Oct, 2008 9:44 pm

Bring back the good old days off chumping, penny for the guy, pie n peas and Bonfires in the back garden.These organised displays have taken all the fun away from the night!Dam Health & Safety issues again!

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Tue 14 Oct, 2008 9:50 pm

Phill_dvsn wrote: Bring back the good old days off chumping, penny for the guy, pie n peas and Bonfires in the back garden.These organised displays have taken all the fun away from the night!Dam Health & Safety issues again! remember going raiding phill?we used cause murders on the gipton lol we used to go 'raiding' wood from the other side of the estate,which in return would turn into a full scale battle over large heavy pine doors and smelly sofashappy days!!And just what is it about bommy night that makes roast tatties taste so goooood?