Guy Fawkes

We used to do the penny for the guy and any money was put back into the local community and we always went to fireworks displays.

I haven't been to a fireworks display in years. Was meant to go to one during my first year at university as it was just down the road but my granny died that morning and I couldn't face it. I told my friends to go without me. My best friend stayed with me despite my protests and we watched it from the bedroom window with a toffee apple.

I would like to take my son to a fireworks display when he is older, they do one in our local park, which is only a 10 minute walk away.

We had a lovely time on bonfire night when I was young - and also when my kids were little ones . Mostly we had a bonfire in the garden with the traditional jacket spuds baked beans and sausages . The atmosphere was great . But the fire works were usually rubbish that promised the stars but in reality gave a little “fift,’ before dying out . Catherine wheels stopped half round and either jumped off the nail or just shot a sparkly tail in one direction.

Sparklers were fun amazement ! You could. Write your name in the air with them! But watch out - those hot sticks could burn , so we had buckets of water stategucally placed to throw them in when they’d stopped sparkling . We did go to organised shows in more recent years . They are usually amazingly colourful and beautiful to watch but they don’t have the home comforts of popping indoors in the warm , and you also have to get to the venue .

but this all adds to the excitement and expectation of the event . It’s also a nice community feel if you attending a local display .

something I have always noticed is that the day after fireworks the weather foggy . Is it the bonfire smoke lingering on in the atmosphere?

As a child I did do penny for the guy . it was a tradition back then . There was competition to see whose guy was best . great fun .

sorting a pair of dads old trousers and a shirt or jacket over a stuffed pillowcase to make his body and sitting him in a pushchair for manageability.

nowdays I worry about my pets and stay at home usually to make sure they are in . although I’ve been invited to a display on Saturday so will probably go with my daughter and her boys .

I don't really do much, I don't bother with thw local displays, but I would really like to see the Tar Barrels

We always made it a real family affair with a mini fire pit, hot dogs, BBQ chicken and hot chocolate. I wish the organised firework displays still happened as these were safe and had a great atmosphere.