PICTURES: Plymouth Hoe Bonfire Night fireworks and celebrations 2012
THE BRIGHT lights and big sounds took hold of The Hoe last night even before the fireworks were lit at the Bonfire Night extravaganza.
Thousands packed Plymouth's waterfront to enjoy both the free 18-minute display launched from the ramparts of the Citadel as well as the multitude of amusements and funfair rides along The Hoe.
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AWESOME: Fireworks light up the night sky above the Hoe. ABOVE: Andy Neetesonne holds Liam Neetesonne high to watch the bonfire
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LIGHT FANTASTIC: Joshua Goodall and Natalie Measey with their sparklers. BELOW: Adam Harris enjoys the event. BELOW LEFT: Funfair rides and a bonfire keep the crowds entertained
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Matt Gilley (1)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Matt Gilley (2)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Matt Gilley (3)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Matt Gilley (4)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Matt Gilley (5)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Matt Gilley (6)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Matt Gilley
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Danny Smith (1)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Danny Smith (2)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Danny Smith (3)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Danny Smith (4)
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Peacock Meadow firework display by Danny Smith
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Smeaton's Tower was illuminated along with the Royal Citadel walls, the Hoe gardens and the Royal Naval War Memorial, as the vast bonfire set near the Plymouth Dome was lit.
It was topped this year by a huge Guy Fawkes effigy made by children of Beechwood Primary School in Southway. In the run up to the fireworks the crowds were kept entertained with music from Lady Gaga tribute artist Sam Chapman, local singer Felicity Dukes, local duo Natalie and Cotty, as well as Plymouth street dance crew Beat-Breakers.
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Surrey-based fireworks company Pyrovision set off the exciting display on a crisp and clear night, accompanied by a musical soundtrack including One Direction, Coldplay and a celebratory James Bond medley, all courtesy of local firm Stage Electrics.
Sarah Cartwright, aged, 36, of Beacon Park had brought her sons Luke, aged 15, and Macauley, aged 17, to enjoy the show. She said: "I moved here from a tiny village in Yorkshire 10 years ago and this is the very first time I've been here for the fireworks. I really wanted to come down here this time and it was quite a mild night. In my old village we would have fireworks for the locals, but this is on such a huge scale and is something for everyone to enjoy."
Plymouth University students Douglas Parsons, aged 17, Dean Kerfoot, aged 21 and Rijin Raju, aged 19 had also trekked to the Hoe for the spectacle. Douglas, who hails from Sidmouth and is studying electrical engineering, said he had recently got into photography and was trying out his skills. He said: "It's a good atmosphere. I brought my camera along for the night – it's a hobby I've got into over the summer."
Richard Eccles, aged 69, said he had come down to the Hoe "by chance" and had thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Hailing from Worcestershire, he had a flat in Millbay and had strolled over to watch the event.
He said: "I thought I would pop up and have a look. I thought it was a very good display and very well presented. It was a good turnout and it was a nice evening for it. I've been here for the National Fireworks Championships and there was almost as many people up here tonight as there is then."
Families had come to The Hoe in large numbers, including the Cowell family from Crownhill.
Dad Rob, aged 31, was with wife Jo, as well as sons Sam, eight and Alex, four.
He said: "We thought we'd come up for a short while .
It's good to get the family out for Bonfire Night and experience the whole thing.
"It was a nice show and it's nice to see such a big crowd and a great atmosphere."
Meanwhile, Plymouth fire crews were kept busy with a number of incidents. Firefighters faced a crowd of abusive youths in Hunter Close, Crownhill who had piled wheelie bins, bicycles and even a wheelchair on one bonfire. In nearby Ringmore Way, arsonists targeted playpark matting while a stray rocket set scrubland alight in Leigham.
Comments
by westhoeboy
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 6:07PM
“Dear Bigred or Bernie Riley. Were you on the same Plymouth Hoe as me and many thousands of other people last night as you were obviously not watching the same firework show as we did? It was spectacularly choreographed to the music from the start to the finish and please post the names here of the "many amazing local Pyrotechnic companies" who have the design experience and capability of producing such a show! And for your information I do know the budget that is spent on the fireworks and all credit to Pyrovision for delivering such a spectacular show for the surprisingly small amount of money that they receive.”
by greenboy
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 4:49PM
“It'll be a shame to lose the fireworks championships on the Hoe where thousands upon thousands of Plymouthians have enjoyed the spectacular over the years. For the sake of a block of flats. Are PCC planning department for real?”
by bongaloo
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 3:47PM
“I did enjoy the fireworks and so did a lot of other people. But it didn't really have a big finale ending to it, there were a lot of people standing around saying "is that it?"
But I agree there needs to be more events up on the hoe and in the city and it needs to well advertised not just on 1 or 2 posters or some small flags up the top of poles around the city. Also not just on the Plymouth events website.. if you don't know about the website or have access to a computer how do you know whats going on in the city?.. Also not everyone reads the herald..”
by bongaloo
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 3:46PM
“I did enjoy the fireworks and so did a lot of other people. But it didn't really have a big finale ending to it, there were a lot of people standing around saying "is that it?"
But I agree there needs to be more events up on the hoe and in the city and it needs to well advertised not just on 1 or 2 posters or some small flags up the top of poles around the city. Also not just on the Plymouth events website.. if you don't know about the website or have access to a computer how do you know whats going on in the city?.. Also not everyone reads the herald..”
by bongaloo
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 3:45PM
“I did enjoy the fireworks and so did a lot of other people. But it didn't really have a big finale ending to it, there were a lot of people standing around saying "is that it?"
But I agree there needs to be more events up on the hoe and in the city and it needs to well advertised not just on 1 or 2 posters or some small flags up the top of poles around the city.Main events seem to be advertised only on the Plymouth events website.. if you don't know about the website or have access to a computer how do you know whats going on in the city?..”
by DJANGO6421
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 11:20AM
“Thousands more public pounds up in smoke! and this council say they have to cut £3.???? million from the budget, then stop wasting our money on frivolities and get on with providing "ESSENTIAL SERVICES".”
by Bigred
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 10:43AM
“When we have so many amazing local Pyrotechnic companies why is public money being spent on hiring in Surrey-based Pyrovision for a display that in the main was out of sync with the music and smacked of underwhelming for all but the last 2 mins of the display. Even then the mood of the crowd was definitely not 'buzzing' after the fireworks. Who arranged this display? What was the budget for it? Feedback from some LOCAL pyrotechnics companies on the gig would be good.
On the plus side well done to Heart Radio for the entertainment provided, and to the food/drink concession providers and fair organisers.”
by fotoandy
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 5:58AM
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by fotoandy
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 5:57AM
“http://tinyurl.com/bo8lp8c
Really enjoyed November 5th on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth needs more events like this. How about setting some of the summer fireworks championships to music too.”