Lions Club of Reading and Waitrose Ltd, Oxford Road Partnership

A Fireworks Extravaganza – in Reading?

It’s been a long time coming but it can’t be missed!

Reading hasn’t seen a firework display on this scale for more than 10 years.

On Saturday, November 3rd, let the Lions Club of Reading and Reading107FM entertain you with an evening of fireworks, music, food and drinks. At Reading Town Football Club (Scours Lane) – watch spectacular fireworks from the terraces and stands; children can also enjoy the fun fair.

Gates open at 5pm, the Fireworks start at 7pm. (Street parking is available nearby)

Ticket numbers are limited but buy them in advance - on other outlets throughout the town. A discount is available for a limited period only.

Tony Grundy, Reading 107FM:

"The team at Reading 107FM is delighted to be working alongside Reading Lions who work tirelessly to help and promote the local Reading Community. Before the fireworks take to the night sky, Reading 107FM presenter Andy Jones and the team will be on hand to build up to an explosive celebration, the biggest fireworks display Reading has seen in ten years!As the radio station approaches celebrations for its 10th anniversary, it seems appropriate that the team will be there to create a real party atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. Reading 107FM will be keeping everyone updated with local news and traffic & travel, plus what's happening on the night, so stay tuned in to Reading 107FM for more information on the Reading Lions Club firework spectacular!"

David Lawton, President of the Lions Club of Reading added “Not only will The Lions Clubprovide a fireworks party to remember, we will be raising much needed funds for local charitable causes. With your support, we will organise the same event next year and in preparation, local primary schools are taking part in a drawing competition to create a poster to advertise the Fireworks Extravaganza 2013. All winning entries will be on display on the night and the Mayor is in full support by awarding the prizesbefore the fireworks”. The prizes are as follows:

First Prize (individual child:£35 GiftVoucher
SchoolPrize:£150 Gift Voucher
Second Prize (individual child): £25 GiftVoucher
School Prize: £100 Gift Voucher
Third Prize (individual child: £15 GiftVoucher
School Prize: £50 Gift Voucher

Every competition participant will also receive a free child ticket to this year’s event.

Address: Reading Town FC, Scours Lane, ReadingRG30 6AY

For more information, contact:

Andrea Hall

Tel: 07879 810006

eMail:

Eric Warner

Tel:07974 454945

eMail:

Website:

The Lions Club of Reading

A Member of the International Association of Lions Clubs

Registered Charity No: 1126848

Note for editors:

Reading 107FM is Reading's only local independent commercial radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day from the Madejski Stadium. Reading 107FM is wholly owned by Sir John Madejski, Chairman of Reading FC.