Halloween weekend and Guy Fawkes activities

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Halloween is right around the corner, and RAFs Mildenhall and Lakenheath are hosting their events on Oct. 30 and 31.

Trick or Treat

RAF Lakenheath will host its activities in base housing Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. To make sure everyone has a fun and safe holiday, the 48th Security Forces Squadron is asking for volunteers to help with Pumpkin Patrol. For more information contact Tech. Sgt. Peter Holtz at 226-2333.

RAF Mildenhall will host its trick or treating Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The AMC terminal will scan candy from 6 to 9 p.m. Volunteers with Operation Pumpkin Patrol will be assisting to ensure a safe night for all involved. For more information, contact the 100th Security Forces Squadrong Police Services at DSN 238-6288.

A change of pace with British flair

For those looking for a local English activity to participate in rather than the traditional Halloween festivities, Beck Row Village will be hosting a fireworks display Oct. 30 off St. John Street in Beck Row. The fireworks display is an early event celebrating Guy Fawkes Day. The bonfire will be lit at 6 p.m., with the fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. Live music will be provided and the event is free though donations will be accepted for the Beck Row Community Association. (No federal endorsement is intended nor implied).

Other Guy Fawkes observances

Lakenheath's annual fireworks display
When: Friday Nov. 5
Where: At the football club Back Street Lakenheath.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with the display to start at 7:30 p.m.
Hot food and drinks
Adult price in advance: £3.50 - or - On the gate: £4.50
Child/OAP in advance : £2.50 - or - On the gate: £3.50
For information call 01842 860163
All funds raised from this event are given to local charities.

Midsummer Common, Cambridge -
When: Nov. 5
'The Largest Free Firework Display in East Anglia'. Held since 1930. Fairground rides from 6 untill 10 p.m. Fun starts at 6 p.m. with the fireworks at 7:30 p.m followed by the bonfire. Roads around the common will be closed so use the public transport that is provided.
Information telephone line: 01223 457555 or click onto http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/leisure-and-entertainment/festivals-and-events/fireworks.en  

Sparks in the Park at Norwich
When: Saturday, Nov. 6
Two dazzling firework shows, Bonfires, Funfair, Heart soundstage, Guy Fawkes.

6.:30 p.m Children's fireworks
6:45 p.m. Burning of the Guy
8 p.m. The BIG BANG fireworks!

Please do not bring fireworks, sparkles bottles, alcohol or dogs to the event.
Extra Park & Ride and city bus services will be provided to and from the event.

For more information on ticket prices (which vary depending on advance purchasing etc) please click on: http://www.visiteastofengland.com/explore/thedms.aspx?dms=13&feature=8&venue=0141394.

Editor's note: British Summer Time ends Oct. 31, so please remember to put your clocks back an hour - that means an extra hour in bed on Sunday morning!

*No federal endorsement is intended nor implied.