posted 31st October 2024
What is Halloween
Halloween is a tradition that many cultures celebrate and have done for many years on the last day of October. As with every celebratory event we have to be careful of a few things. Some are quite obvious, others not so much.
During this festive season we emphasise on safety of staff and the vulnerable. As its a tradition, to trick or treat for the children, to ensure doors and locked at all times to prevent intruders. To also remind you that they will be an increase of visitors at your door! this could be children. The purpose of this is for kids to children up their treat bucket with sweets. To also ensure, not all 'knocks on the door' will be children but could be those taking advantage of this tradition.
For those dressing up ensure your safety:
- Be Bright and Visible. Use reflective tape on costumes, bags, and accessories. ...
- Stick to Sidewalks and Crosswalks. ...
- Walk, Don't Run. ...
- Look Out for Traffic. ...
- Stay on Well-Lit Streets and in Groups.
- Inspect all treats before allowing kids to eat them.
- Remind children not to enter a stranger's home or car.
Did you know?
If three sparklers burn together, the heat will be as hot as a blowtorch used for joining metal.
Fireworks can travel at speeds up to 150mph, the speed of some biplanes.
Throwing a firework is a criminal offence and you can be fined 5000 for doing so.
Now we will move on to Bonfire Night also known as Guy Fawks Night. - 5th November
Remember, remember the 5th of November.
What is Bonfire Night?
In 1605 Guy Fawkes, along with others attempted a plot to kill King James 1st by blowing up the House of Parliament (the Gunpowder plot). Since 1951, us Brits have celebrated the fail attempt by creating bonfires and letting of fireworks, before this date it was illegal to celebrate Bonfire Night in the UK.
Bonfire Night can be one of the most exciting nights of the year and it should be, but it’s important to keep safe around both bonfires and fireworks.
Did you know?
If three sparklers burn together, the heat will be as hot as a blowtorch used for joining metal.
Fireworks can travel at speeds up to 150mph, the speed of some biplanes.
Throwing a firework is a criminal offence and you can be fined 5000 for doing so.
Pet Safety
Don’t forget your pets’ safety! Your pets can be very anxious around bonfire night as they do not understand the loud noises that fireworks make. In the wild, loud noises such as these would indicate something is wrong, so don’t be alarmed if your pet is hiding away.
Dos and Don’ts
Whilst attending your Bonfire event, remember that there are certain things you should and should not do.
Dos
Only use sparklers when supervised by an adult.
Stand far away from both the bonfire and the fireworks.
Light only one sparkler at a time and hold at arm length whilst wearing gloves.
Keep your pets inside during bonfire night.
Only adults should light fireworks.
Once the fireworks are finished, place them in a bucket of water.
Keep a bucket of water ready for emergencies.
Don’ts
Go near a firework after it has been lit.
Go near a firework after it has gone off; leave it for adults to put in water and clean up.
Use sparklers without wearing gloves.
Keep the bonfire in the way of things such as trees and buildings.
Give sparklers to children under the age of five.
Light fireworks after 11pm (this is illegal).