Join us, the Student Exchange Society, for an early magical Bonfire Night celebration on November 1st as we gather to watch the spectacular fireworks and enjoy a cosy evening with friends! This event is the perfect way to experience one of the UK’s most beloved traditions.
We’ll meet by Selly Oak train station at 17:15 pm and make our way to the bonfire display area together. Expect a night filled with vibrant fireworks lighting up the sky, accompanied by warm drinks, delicious snacks, and rides. It’s a chance to relax, connect, and take in the autumn vibes while enjoying the dazzling colours.
This event is open to members and non-members, so bring your friends along!
Spaces are limited, so be sure to buy your tickets by the 20th. Let’s make unforgettable memories together under the night sky! We can’t wait to celebrate Bonfire Night with you all – see you there!
Key details:
Date: Friday 1st November 2024
Time: 17:00 pm - 20:00 pm
Place: Rowheath Pavilion - Sports Grounds, B30 1HH
Timings:
- We will meet at Selly Oak at 17:15 pm to get the 17:33 pm train to Bournville.
- The Low Noise Display will start at 18:00 pm and the Main Display will start at 19:30 pm. Once the show is over, you are welcome to make your own way home. Please let a committee member know you are leaving if you leave before we do.
- However, if you prefer to travel back with the committee, we will be travelling back an hour after the light show has ended to allow members to indulge in the street foods and rides. We will all walk back to Bournville Station and will get the train back to Selly Oak.
Tickets are £5 for members and £6.50 for non-members.
Travel Information:
- You must meet us on Platform 2 by the ticket machine at 17:15 pm.
- You are responsible for purchasing your own tickets to Bournville train station and returning to Selly Oak.
- If you are running late or would rather meet us at the venue, please contact us to let us know.
- If you have any questions about where/how to purchase tickets for trains, please feel free to contact us. We are here to help!
Notes:
- ALCOHOL: There will be alcohol available to purchase at this event. It is your responsibility to not drink too much. Whilst on a trip with our society, you are representing the University of Birmingham and the Guild of Students and we expect suitable behaviour from you at all times. Please drink responsibly.
- ALLERGIES: If you have any allergies that could pose a risk to your health and safety on this trip, please message us to let us know and make sure you have assessed the risks you are taking. All allergens will be available to find out from the venue if you ask a member of staff.
- ACCESSIBILITY: If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us to let us know and we will make sure to accommodate this as best as we can! Rowheath Pavillion is fully wheelchair accessible. There will also be loud music and some bright lights at times. Please keep this in mind before purchasing a ticket. Please contact us if you have any requirements so we can do our best to help.
- RISK ASSESSMENT If you would like to see our Risk Assessment for this event, please email us to request to view it or ask us on the day to show you - we will have a copy on our phones available during the trip!
- REFUNDS: This event is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you purchase a ticket, you are confirming you will attend the event and you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend. However, we would love it if all of the ticket spaces are taken, so if you have purchased a ticket and then cannot attend, please contact us via email and we will do our best to find a student to take your place. You would then have to sort out a monetary transfer between yourselves and we cannot guarantee this will be possible but we will try our best!
- TRAVEL: We cannot guarantee trains and buses will run as expected to get to and from the venue, but we will try our best to keep the plan for the day running as smoothly as possible.
Any further questions? You can contact us through the channels below:
Email: studentexchange@guild.bham.ac.uk
Instagram: @uobexchangesociety
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uobexchange