Huge fireworks display in Broadstone raises nearly £16,000

As well as the display, which included three spectacular ‘fireballs’, there were bouncy castles, a bar and stalls.

Organised by the two schools’ Parent Teacher Associations, the event is expected to raise nearly £16,000 which will benefit local schoolchildren.

Jade Palmer, headteacher of Broadstone Middle School, said: “This was the ninth annual display, and it just gets better each year.

“We are lucky in that our estates manager Stuart Bonham has lots pf pyrotechnic experience and works closely with Fireworks Solutions, which creates the display.

“The reputation of the display is such that people buy tickets early to ensure they can attend. In fact, it is so popular we have had to create more space so we can get more people in to watch it.

“It is our biggest fundraiser by far, and the funds are used across the two schools on a number of projects and improvements.

“The display attracts families including those whose children are not yet at one of our schools, but are thinking about coming.”

Plans are now underway for the 10^th anniversary display next year, which will be held on the first weekend of the autumn half term. Fireworks fans, put the date in your diaries.

Broadstone Middle and First Schools are part of Southern Education Trust (SET).