ON behalf of Cardenden Community Bonfire and Fireworks Committee I would like to make this appeal.

This year’s annual event will be held once again in Wallsgreen Park, Bowhill on Friday November 3at 7pm.

We would like to invite everyone along to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display and the lighting of the bonfire.

But I have to say that due to ever increasing costs we might struggle to organise an event next year.

First Aid and insurance costs have risen and the cost of the fireworks has increased by £500 this year.

We also had an additional financial burden of landfill costs totalling £1,500 that was paid to Fife Council last year. We estimate that this year’s event will cost our organising committee in the region of £7,000 which will drain what finances we have in our funds.

Although we are fortunate to receive financial support from various sources, which is greatly appreciated, it is our belief that this year’s community bonfire and fireworks display might be our last.

With this in mind we would like to appeal to the many people who attend our event to help us out by adding a donation to our collecting cans.

Every little helps and we appreciate all financial support received.

ALEX BURNS MBE

Chairperson,

Cardenden Community Bonfire

and Fioreworks Committee.