AS PART of the preparations for staging a major public event—Perth’s annual bonfire and fireworks display—members of the organising team met with firefighters yesterday.

The volunteers from Perth Strathearn 200 Round Table visited Perth fire station to discuss arrangements for the event on November 5.

Attracting more than 5000 people to the South Inch, the preparations with regard to health and safety are meticulous in the run up to the event and on the night.

The authorities are supportive of the organised display, which has Perth Common Good Fund as its main sponsor, and encourage people to attend rather than set up their own displays.

The night raises many thousands of pounds for local charities which is collected by Round Table members.

The bonfire will be lit at 6.45pm and the fireworks will start at 7.15pm.