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Bonfire And Fireworks All Key Information

Bonfire And Fireworks All Key Information

Carl Bust2 Nov 2023 - 10:25
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Be prepared for a great time!

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Halesowen Cricket Club for our annual Bonfire & Fireworks Event.

We have included below some key information to make attending the event as straight forward and as enjoyable as possible for you.

Please Note: Tickets for this event have sold out & NO tickets will be available on the gate.

We have had an incredibly wet spell of weather so the ground conditions will be very slippery. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Event Timings

Gates open 5.30pm
Bonfire lit 6:00PM
1st firework display 7:15PM
2nd firework display 8.30pm

Getting to the Event

Please consider and plan your journey to and from the event in advance. It is important to bear in mind that there is no onsite parking for this event.

On Foot

We know that a lot of people who have purchased tickets live locally and we recommend, where possible, that people attending the event arrive on foot from home.

Public Transport

The event is easy to get to and from by local bus services.
Bus services regularly run to Halesowen Bus Station (10 min walk) or Woodman Close (1 min walk)

Car Parking

Please note there will be no on-site car parking for the event, and parking restrictions on the roads surrounding the cricket club will be in force.

Alternative off-site car parking will be available at all public car parks just a short walk away from the ground in Halesowen town centre

https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/locations/halesowen_cricket_club_seth_somers_park_grange_rd_halesowen_england_b63_3eg_united_kingdom_ff31gcqd37q74rb8hd/?arriving=202311031730&leaving=202311032200

When you arrive at the event..

Entry to the event is through the main gates at the top of Dogkennel Lane or on Grange Road.

You will need to have your tickets accessible for scanning, either printed out or available via your mobile device. Anyone without a valid ticket will be denied entry.

Tickets can be redownloaded via the button at the bottom of this email.

Bag checks

In addition to ticket checks, bags will also be searched.

We don’t have any cloakrooms in our venue and for security reasons, bags bigger than a standard rucksack (approx 35(W)x17(D)x42(H)cm) aren’t allowed.

Prohibited items

All bags must meet our Bag Policy above, although medical exemptions apply.

And any item which is deemed to be offensive or abusive, compromises public safety, or might be used as a weapon, will be confiscated and reported to the police.

Here are some of the main points:

You CAN’T bring?

Bags which don’t meet our Bag Policy
Sparklers
Large umbrellas
Aluminium and glass drink containers, plastic bottles over 500ml
Alcohol
Food and drink
Weapons and tools
Flares, lasers, smoke devices and cannisters
Large-bodied cameras and camcorders
Drones
Unauthorised musical instruments and vuvuzelas

Bars

There are three bar areas at the event.

CLUB HOUSE BAR

The Club House bar is situated in the Main Clubhouse Building, serving a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There will be a second draft bar in the clubhouse and bar only serving cans.

MEMBERS BAR

Also in the Club House is a Members bar where Halesowen Cricket Club members can purchase drinks

OUTSIDE BAR
There will be an outside bar just in front of the clubhouse.

Cash and card payments are available at all bars, contactless payment is preferred though to help with the speed of service.

Fairground Rides & Stalls

The fairground rides and stalls at the event are operated independently of Halesowen Cricket Club and charge per ride. All stalls and rides take cash and card payment.

Important Spectator Notices

Please note that all persons under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 years old at all times during the event.

Entry will not be permitted to persons with an under 16 ticket without a supervising adult presenting their party.

Alcohol Policy
Please note no alcohol can be brought into the event by any spectator.
Alcohol is available to purchase from the many bars inside the ground

We look forward to seeing you this evening and hope you enjoy the event.

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