Red Nose Day update

Friday 24th April 2009, 16.55
This week saw a big fat cheque sent off to the 2009 Comic Relief appeal on behalf of Fantastic Fireworks, surely the loveliest of fireworks companies there is! A lot of fun was had raising the money through our 'Auction of Promises'. Just today I had a lovely time sitting in the garden with Gail, basking in the sunshine, listening to the birds sing, whilst receiving my expert knitting lesson! I thoroughly enjoyed my tutorial in what is proving to be a lost art these days, and I am now the proud creator of 3 inches of scarf! Whether it will resemble a scarf by the time I'm finished with it will remain to be seen.... ;o) My other big win at the auction was a rather lovely afternoon cruising the picturesque waterways of the Grand Union at Tring, courtesy of Mr & Mrs Culverhouse! It was a warm and sunny day, and a yummy picnic was provided too. I, and my other half Tom, had a wonderful time and cannot think of a more relaxing way to spend an afternoon. It was great to think I had done my bit for charity whilst having so much fun!

In other news, Linda & I will be manning a 'Fantastic Fireworks' stand at the newly refurbished Stockwood Discovery Centre's Wedding Fayre in Luton tomorrow. If you are in the area and thinking about getting hitched, please do come along and see us! We may even be able to do you a deal.... :o)

Parlez-vous pyro?

Fri 17th April 09, 10.36pm
We've been brushing up on our French these past few days in preparation for what looks like being our biggest display of the year. A lavish wedding is taking place on the Cote d'Azur next month and Fantastic Fireworks will be there to help the celebrations go with a bang. The FF office has been buzzing with faxes, emails and phone calls as we try to get everything in place before the big day. We've had to locate a barge big enough to accommodate the Disney-sized display, persuade the local Mayor to allow it to take place after midnight and lay down a soundtrack of the bride's favourite songs. Next week the show will be designed & the fireworks assembled, ready for their long journey south. To be continued.

Happy Easter!

Thursday 9th April 2009, 16.55

As Fantastic Fireworks closes for Easter, the staff are all looking forward to a few days of well-earned rest and relaxation... and maybe the odd chocolate egg and hot-cross bun too of course! We will all no doubt come back a few pounds heavier next week, but raring to go (possibly due to the sugar rush!) and will all be looking forward to what the spring and summer months have in store!

Have a lovely Easter break everyone!

Sheepworks - as seen on Ewe-tube!

Tues 7th April 09, 10.38pm
If you haven't yet seen the LED sheep clip, here it is. This is creative shepherding at its best, especially the fireworks at the end!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDAM5lSPCwk

Beddy Bye Byes!

Sat April 4th, 12.55pm

Funeral fireworks are not uncommon these days but our latest display was slightly different. The 'deceased' was South Bedfordshire District Council, which came to an end last month in a local government merger. The council's chairman, Mrs Ruth Gammons, was determined to go out with a bang and called in Fantastic Fireworks to perform the last rites. To add a touch of humour to the proceedings she commissioned a set-piece for the finale reading SBDC R.I.P. The 7-minute display delighted the 200-strong audience & Ruth told us she was thrilled to bits. FF photographer Turney Logan recorded the occasion.