Annual charity bonfire and fireworks on The Stray, with a live gig by UK Foo Fighters, hot food and a welfare hub.
The Stray hosts the annual charity bonfire and fireworks on Saturday 7 November, with UK Foo Fighters on the bill. It's a Harrogate Round Table tradition that's been running for over 50 years, and unlike most displays, there's no entry fee. They ask for donations on the night instead, and any surplus goes to a local charity.
It's a big operation to put on. The fireworks, road traffic management, first aid, equipment and licensing cost around £15,000, and the Round Table members, supporters, friends and family volunteer their time to plan, set up, run and tidy up the event each year. The club also pays the council a £1,000 deposit to get it off the ground. On the night, Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scouts serve hot food and soft drinks alongside a bar and a range of other caterers across the Stray.
There's a new addition this year: the Harrogate Mumbler Welfare Hub. Founder Sally Haslewood started it after helping a young person who'd been separated from her friends at a previous bonfire, and it's run by local volunteers. It's a warm place to sit with drinking water, phone charging, help contacting friends or family, and warm clothing and blankets on hand.
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Entertainment starts from 5pm, the bonfire is lit at 6.30pm, and the fireworks go off at 7.15pm. It's free to attend, with donations encouraged. The site is on The Stray, alongside Oatlands Drive, close to St Aidan's School (HG1 1BJ), and since there's no parking in the immediate vicinity, arriving on foot is the best bet.
