Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

Victor Watson- Huddersfield Town Crier

 Black Cat and Standard Fireworks were pleased to support Huddersfield’s official Town Crier, Victor Watson.  Victor was arranging to host a fireworks display for a group of elderly ladies in his area and wanted our help to add a few extra surprises.  Victor visited our factory Shop to collect his donation for a display at the weekend and stated:

“I thought putting on a firework display would be a nice treat for ladies in my area and this donation will help make it extra special.”

Must have viewing tonight – The One Show BBC1 at 7pm.
Standard and Black Cat Fireworks were contacted by The One Show to work with them on a special feature for their Bonfire Night Show. The One Show’s very own garden shed scientist – Marty Jopson was keen to do a piece about the science behind fireworks and how fireworks have changed over the years.
A team from The One Show visited the Standard Fireworks site in late October to make the feature. Phil Murray, the Standard Fireworks Technical Manager presented with Marty a demonstration of old and new fireworks, explaining how they work and how they have changed over the years. The feature finished with a spectacular firework display and special lance work writing of “The One Show” lit up in fireworks.

During the Bonfire season, amongst all the other hype of activities, Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are always keen to raise Media awareness and coverage. Today Marketing Manager, Helen Ashton took part in a  radio interview around the topic of fireworks.
Helen was interviewed by Toby Foster on BBC Radio Sheffield Breakfast show. Toby joked about his memories of childhood fireworks and Bonfire Night and asked about today’s most popular fireworks. Helen chatted about the new Single Ignition Fireworks, which are becoming very popular, along with the old family favourites such as selection boxes and rockets.
The interview also covered safety tips and firework advice.