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Blackpool primary school children are being invited to take part in a competition to promote firework safety.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Oct 2016, 11:59 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 15:53 BST
Bonfire night at Kirkham Cricket ClubBonfire night at Kirkham Cricket Club
Bonfire night at Kirkham Cricket Club

The Brightsparx Competition is being run by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Sainsbury’s on Talbot Road in Blackpool.

The competition is based on firework and bonfire night safety and children are asked to design a poster along this theme.

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There are four categories: Reception, Year 1 and 2, Year 3 and 4, Year 5 and 6.

Brendan Holt, community safety advisor for the Western Area, said: “There will be winners and runner up prizes for each category.

“There will also be a trophy for the best overall school.

“The winners and runners up with parents would be invited to a presentation evening at Blackpool Fire station.

“The winning designs will be displayed in store and put in The Gazette.”

LFRS and Sainsbury’s staff will pick the winners.

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Judging will take place at Blackpool Fire Station on Monday, November 14 and the presentation evening will be held on November 17 at 6.15pm at Blackpool Fire Station.

The presentation evening will feature a guided tour and crews will show the equipment they use.

Entrants are asked to put their name, school year and school details on the back of the poster.

Prizes will be supplied by Sainsbury’s.

Entries can be posted or dropped off at Blackpool Fire Station, 62 Forest Gate, Blackpool, FY3 9RA.

If the competition is a success, it will become an annual event and each winning school will keep the trophy for a year.

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