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Safety reminder ahead of bonfire night tonight

FIREWORKS will light up the skies tonight, but islanders are being reminded of how to enjoy the displays safely.

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A comprehensive list of private and public firework displays can be seen on gov.gg/fireworks.

It is important to register a bonfire or firework party with the States so nearby residents are aware of anything going on that could distress family members or pets.

Bonfire parties which exceed a certain number of guests or have an open fire that does not fit a criteria, must request a written exemption from Environmental Health in line with new pollution legislation.

Hedgehogs seek warmth in bonfires, so it is important to check there are none hiding when the bonfire is about to be lit so as not to harm them or other wild animals.

The Guernsey Coastguard also reminded islanders not to use flares instead of fireworks.

'Flares are an internationally recognised distress signal and a vital piece of equipment for those at sea,' they said.

'If you see one, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.'

To find out how to dispose of flares correctly visit: https://bit.ly/3l0tlbV

The animal welfare charity, the GSPCA, has a detailed website page dedicated to keeping animals safe around bonfire night.

It includes tips like walking dogs during the day so they can be kept inside during the evening, closing curtains, bringing outdoor pets inside, ensuring pets are wearing an identity collar in case they wander off, and cleaning up after firework parties as the litter is hazardous to domestic and wild animals.

Public firework displays registered on the States of Guernsey website:

Today

Northerners AC, St Sampson, GY2 4GZ - 7-8pm

Wayfarer Centre (2nd Guernsey Scouts), Vale, GY6 8NB - 7-9pm

Tomorrow

La Houguette Primary School - 5-7pm

Saturday

Guernsey Rugby Club, Footes Lane - 5pm

St Martins AC, Blanche Pierre Lane - 6-7.15pm

Sunday 29 November

Le Friquet Garden Centre, Castel, GY5 7SS - noon-12.15pm

Private displays

Today

Vale, GY3 5DS - 5-6.30pm

St Saviour's, GY7 9LY - 5-7pm

Vale, GY3 5NA 5-7pm

Rue de la Hougue Bachele, St. Saviour's, GY7 9QE - 5-8pm

Le Courtillet, St Martin's, GY4 6DL - 5-8pm

Rue de la Perruque, Castel, GY5 7NZ - 5-9pm

Rue du Monnaie, St Andrew's, GY6 8UA - 5-9.30pm

Rohais, St Peter Port, GY1 1FB - 5.30-6.30pm

La Planque Lane, Forest, GY8 0DR - 5.30-6.30pm

Ville Au Roi, St. Peter Port, GY1 1NX - 5.30-7pm

Vale, GY3 5AB - 5.30-7.30pm

Cobo Coast Road, Castel, GY5 7HE - 5.30-7.30pm

La Rue des Villets, Forest, GY8 0HP - 5.30-7.30pm

Port Soif Lane, Vale, GY6 8AH - 5.45-6.30pm

Rovers AC, Port Soif Lane, Vale, GY6 8AQ - 5.45-7.30pm

Grand Douit Road, St. Sampson's, GY2 4WQ - 6pm

Rue Cauchez, St. Martin's, GY4 6NX - 6pm

Rue Cohu, Castel, GY5 7TQ - 6-3.30pm

Rue Perelle, St. Saviour's, GY7 9QF - 6-6.30pm

La Houguette Road, Castel, GY5 7DY - 6-7pm

Rue des Marais, Vale, GY6 8AZ - 6-7pm

George Road, St. Peter Port, GY1 1BD - 6-7pm

Landes du Marche, Vale, GY6 8DF - 6-7pm

Le Grand Bouet, St Peter Port, GY1 2HG - 6-7pm

King's Mills Road, Castel, GY5 7JT - 6-7pm

Upper St. Jacques, St Peter Port, GY1 1ST - 6-7pm

Rue des Salines, St Peter's, GY7 9HL - 6-7pm

Route de la Passee, St. Sampson's, GY2 4TJ - 6-7.30pm

Route de Jerbourg, St. Martin's, GY4 6BL - 6-7.30pm

Rue des Grons, St. Martin's, GY4 6JT - 6-8pm

La Canurie Road, Vale, GY3 5HX - 6-8pm

Les Grandes Maisons Road, St. Sampson's, GY2 4JS - 6-8pm

St Andrew, GY6 8RE - 6-8pm

Bodhi, St Peter's, GY7 9SQ - 6-8pm

Croutes Havilland, St Peter Port, GY1 1EX - 6-8.30pm

St Sampson's, GY2 4WQ - 6-8.30pm

Les Cotils Centre, St Peter Port - 6-8.30pm

Rue des Landes, Vale, GY3 5HU - 6-9pm

Hougue du Pommier, Castel, GY5 7FG - 6-9pm

Queens Road, St. Peter Port, GY1 1PU - 6-9pm

La Maison Au Compte, Vale, GY3 5HF - 6.30pm

St. Martin's, GY4 6JB - 6.30-6.45pm

La Grande Maison Road, Vale, GY6 8LP - 6.30-7pm

Robergerie, St Sampson's, GY2 4NQ - 6.30-7.30pm

St Martin, GY4 6AF - 6.30-7.30pm

La Route de L'Islet, St Sampson's, GY2 4RS - 6.30-7.30pm

St Saviour's, GY7 9PP - 6.30-7.30pm

Les Grandes Maisons Road, GY2 4JT - 6.30-7.30pm

Ruette de la Generotte, Castel - 6.30-8pm

Rue des Marchez, St Peter's, GY7 9AF - 6.30-8pm

St. Andrew's, GY6 8XG - 6.30-8.30pm

St. Peter Port, GY1 1GE - 6.30-8.30pm

Rue de la Vallee, St. Martin's, GY4 6HW - 6.30-8.30pm

Les Vaurioufs, St. Martin's, GY4 6SZ - 6.30-8.30pm

Sohier Road, Vale, GY3 5PY - 6.30-8.30pm

Carriere Lane, Vale, GY3 5QJ - 6.30-9.30pm

Motocross track, Rue de la Trigale, Pleinmont - 6.30-9.30pm

Albecq, Castel, GY5 7HN - 6.45-7pm

Castel, GY5 7BP - 7-8pm

St Andrew, GY6 8TX - 7-8pm

Vale, GY3 5AG - 7-8pm

Les Mares Pellees, Vale, GY3 5PW - 7-8.30pm

Les Petites Capelles Road, St. Sampson's, GY2 4GP - 7-8.30pm

St Sampson's, GY2 4NA - 7.30-8.30pm

St Peter Port, GY1 1PB - 8-9pm

Les Grandes Maisons Road, St. Sampson's, GY2 4JT - 8.30-8.40pm

Tomorrow

Hougue Du Moulin, Vale, GY3 5NG - 5.30-6pm

Rovers AC, Port Soif Lane, Vale, GY6 8AQ - 6-7.30pm

Rue de la Corbiere, Forest, GY8 0JG - 6-8pm

Rue Mainguy, Vale - 6-8.30pm

Les Salines Road, St. Sampson's, GY2 4FH - 6-9pm

Portinfer Road, Vale, GY6 8LG - 7-9pm

Les Maingys Scout Headquarters, Vale, GY6 8NL - 8-8.30pm

Rue de la Girouette, St Saviour's, GY7 9NB - 8-9pm

Saturday

Route de St. André, St. Andrew's, GY6 8UN - 5-7pm

Rue de la Quevillette, St Martin's - 5-7pm

Rue de la Lande, Castel, GY5 7EJ - 5-7pm

Route des Adams, St Peter's - 5.30pm

Les Nicolles, Forest, GY8 0AE - 5.30pm

La Route de Sausmarez, St. Martin's, GY4 6SG - 5.30-8pm

Route Militaire, St. Sampson's, GY2 4EE - 5.30-8pm

La Grande Lande, St Saviour's, GY7 9YZ - 6-6.30pm

Castel, GY5 7LY - 6-8.30pm

La Grande Rue, St. Martin's, GY4 6LQ - 6-9pm

La Fosse, St. Martin's, GY4 6EF - 6-9pm

Route Militaire, St. Sampson's, GY2 4DZ - 6.30-7.15pm

Rue du Gele, Castel, GY5 7LU - 6.30-7.30pm

La Hougue Ricart, Vale, GY3 5LD - 6.30-7.30pm

Retot, Castel, GY5 7EG - 7-8pm

Vale, GY3 5QF - 7-9pm

Route de Cobo, Le Villocq, Castel, GY5 7RX - 7-9.30pm

Les Douvres Vineries, St. Martin's - 7.30-9pm

Route Isabelle, St Peter Port, GY1 1QR - 8-8.45pm

Rue des Laurens, St Peter's, GY7 9BE - 8-8.30pm

Sunday

Braye du Valle, St. Sampson's, GY2 4RA - 6-7pm