Beacons

On the 8 May beacons across the country will be lit for a shared celebration of the 80th Anniversay of VE day.

We would encourage anyone celebrating VE to attend one of the organised events, however, if you are thinking of lighting your own beacon please follow these simple safety tips:

• Know what you are burning – source timber from a reputable source 
• Do not overload the beacon
• Do NOT use flammable/ignitable liquids
• Use kindling and firelighters
• Have a safety cordon in place
• Consider wind direction
• Have beacon under supervision throughout the burn and cool down
• Have first aid arrangements in place

We also have additional advice on the use of fireworks