Outdoor entertaining

Last nights Firework Preview Night was a huge success with in excess of 500 people watching the hour long display showcasing a great selection of our range.Hosted by Dearne FM the fireworks included the new 'Pyro Mesh' rockets (Scud Silo, Intersella Wars and Metallic Morpheous), best selling Atom Bombs and end of night finale barrages - Setanic Desecration, Atom Smasher and our fa...

Next Saturday (30th October) will see out first Fireworks Preview Night. A special night where you will be able to see the fireworks before you buy them. A running order will be handed out on the night to those who want to make notes and build an order up.The night is to be hosted by Dearne FM's breakfast host Joel and Drivetime DJ Vicki.Fireworks start from approx 8pm, free bonfire treats, a bouncy castle for the kids. Our shop will be open all night with special offers throughout.The event is free to attend, we are collecting though on the night for our chosen charit...

Gunpowder and fireworks march hand in hand across history. Where one goes the other soon follows. The origins of gunpowder and fireworks are rooted in the misty depths of ancient China. Legend says a cook accidentally dropped sulphur and salt peter into a charcoal fire and bang! That was the beginning of gunpowder. One thousand years later a monk named Li Tian put gun powder into a bamboo tube, sealed it and ignited it creating fireworks. Fireworks were originally lit during religious ceremonies like New Years to frighten evi...

A bonfire is something that many people wait for with anticipation especially when they are looking forward to a special occasion. Preparing that bonfire requires some special planning if you want to make it the best it can be. One of the most important things to remember when preparing a bonfire is to build it for safety. Whenever fire is to be a part of a celebration planning is the key to success. Bonfires should not be built so high that you run a risk that it might fall bringing the fire with it onto a celebrating crowd. With that in mind, you should also be careful to no...

We all look forward to those summer holidays; a chance to feel the warm sun on our face and the gentle breeze in our hair; just the chance to get away from the everyday grind of life. However, most of us get bored to tears after a few days of just vegetating around the house. Taking a trip would be to nerve wracking, as well as expensive, but you want to do something. Well how about a bit of gardening? There are many tasks that one can undertake on a summer holiday in the garden that is both rewarding and easy to do. Want to do your part to help the environment and have that l...

There are many benefits of having a swim spa installed in your home, some more obvious than others. If you are a bit overweight this summer, a swim spa can be used as an easy and fun way to do exercises and workouts. If you know that a swimming pool would be too costly for your family, a swim spa is a great deal cheaper and can be placed just about anymore in your home, either indoors or even outside.If you have had a long day at work and all you want to do is relax, you can use your swim spa as a ho...

For something as special and exciting as a World Cup party, you’re going to want the best BBQ to satisfy your guests. Since the World Cup only comes around every four years, you’re going to want to get it right the first time! There are many terrific (and sometimes expensive) grills on the market, but how do you know which is the best one to kick off the World Cup with? I can assure you, the Gas BBQ and Charcoal Grill is your ticket to success. Not only is it an amazing grill, but it’s also very affordable. The Char-Griller is special for the fact that it&rsq...

As warm weather approaches and people are more inclined to spend their time outdoors, this also includes the time that they will be entertaining. Families will be outside together more, groups will be pulling together to barbecue and enjoy evening bonfires and one of the ways that time will be set apart is by the environment that is created with your gardening and landscaping choices. One of the key things to remember when you are working with new concepts is to recognise the size that you have to work with. Some ideas may need to be set aside if you live in a flat with only a...

Plan your World cup BBQ party now and celebrate in style in your garden! Plan your world cup BBQ party and celebrate in style in your garden! Bring out the sauces and jams prepared from your garden and add them to your wonderful selection of delicious foods. BBQ parties in the garden during the summer months can be great fun. Planning a BBQ outside stirs your creativity, guest will need a place to sit and shaded areas to keep cool, over hanging greenery is great for creating light shade. The cool breezes blowing throu...

When having an outdoor party, a gas patio outdoor heater is a perfect choice. Your guests will appreciate the warmth these patio heaters provide as well as the welcoming ambiance. Gas patio heaters are available at lawn and garden stores and come in an array of models and brands but all need careful handling. While operating these patio heaters, be certain to keep children and pets away from the heater. Do not hang wet towels or clothing on the heater as this is a fire hazard waiting to happen. Be sure to mo...