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Reading Lions forced to cancel 2022 fireworks after flooding

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Saturday, November 5, 2022 1:52 pm
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READING’S firework display has been cancelled for 2022.

Heavy rain led to a waterlogged pitch, and organisers having to initially postpone the popular fundraiser.

But they have been unable to arrange an alternative date for the charity event, meaning it will be put on ice until next year.

The annual event is organised by Reading Lions, and sees thousands of people head to Scours Lane to watch the show.

However, the area the spectators were meant to stand in has flooded. As fireworks needs people to stand a safe distance away in case of accidents, organisers had no choice but to call this year’s show off.

Now, the Lions have had to go even further, canning this year’s event altogether. It means that charities will miss out on donations that come from the event.

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Andy Young, from Reading Lions, said: “Following our decision to cancel the fireworks event on safety grounds, our whole team has been working hard to secure a new date in the near future.

“Regrettably we have been unable to secure all key logistics and partners needed to secure a safe and full event.

“We are therefore forced to cancel this event for this year.”

He said that refunds will be offered to ticket holders.

“Reading Lions are planning events for next year,” he added.

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