More than £8,000 raised for local charities

More than £8,000 was raised for local good causes at the 2007 Carlisle Fireshow.

An estimated 35,000 strong crowd attended the biggest and best Fireshow in the North and made sure it was a sparkling success. The event was the 21st Fireshow staged by Carlisle City Council and followed a party theme. A 40-foot high purpose built birthday cake formed the bonfire centrepiece and more than 2,000 spectacular fireworks ensured that the event went with a ‘bang’.

The £8,135.17 collected on the night will be split between the Rotary Club of Carlisle (South) and the Mayor's Charity Fund.

The presentation of the cheque to Rotary South will take place next (Tuesday, 27 November) in the Civic Centre.

The Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr Mrs Elizabeth Mallinson said:

"The Fireshow never disappoints and this year’s event was no exception. The weather was ideal and the spectacular array of fireworks ensured that the evening was a great family night out to be able to celebrate the 21st Birthday Party of the event.

"It’s one of our most popular community events and it is great news that more than £8,000 has been raised for local charities."

The Bitts Park spectacular was organised by Carlisle City Council in conjunction with the Black Powder Monkeys. CFM Radio, News & Star, Kingmoor Park, J Edgar & Son and Story all sponsored the event. Support was also received from Browns Haulage, BSW Timber, Carlisle Scaffolding, Crown Bevcan and Edmundsons Electricals.