The event returned to the borough for its 11th year yesterday (November 2) despite similar events being cancelled elsewhere, such as Manchester City Council’s bonfire night. (Image: Jack Fifield, Newsquest)The bonfire was kicked off by lucky six-year-old Byron Austin, from Chadderton, who won the competition to press the big red button to spark the fire. That’s why we’ve brought her up this year, but we enjoy every year.”The 47-year-old said it was important that the bonfire continued, adding: “Definitely, yeah. (Image: Jack Fifield, Newsquest)Follow The Oldham Times on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Threads. Oldham Council has yet to confirm how much it cost the taxpayer to put on the free-to-attend event, though last year’s event cost more than £40,000.

Source: The Times November 04, 2023 03:03 UTC