Nearly £6,000 raised for local charities

(Date of issue: Thursday, 20 November 2008)

Nearly £6,000 was raised for local good causes at the 2008 Carlisle Fireshow.

A large crowd attended the biggest and best Fireshow in the North and made sure it was a sparkling success. The event was the 22nd Fireshow staged by Carlisle City Council and followed a ‘Wheels on Fire’ theme.

The £5,892.76 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 (25 November) in the Civic Centre.

The Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr Mrs Jacquelyne Geddes, 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.

"It’s one of our most popular community events and it is great news that just under £6,000 has been raised for local charities."

The Bitts Park spectacular was organised by Carlisle City Council in conjunction with the Black Powder Monkeys. Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service, CFM Radio, News & Star and Story Construction sponsored the event. Support was also received from Brampton Pallets, Browns Haulage, BSW Timber, Carlisle Scaffolding, Colophon, Crown Bevcan, Edmundsons Electricals and Wallace Oils.