SBAB-FireworksMag67 - Bennett #67 Winter, 2014

It gives you a wallow in fireworks' past:

• The story of Bernard Wells, by Alan Wells - taking the story from the pre-war Wells' history, through the war and to the move to Dartford;
• John Woodhead responds on the remarkable story of the Standard Pyro Pack - he was there;
• We conclude the Mortrams Story - involving feuds, imprisonment, fires, explosions and unprecedented success in the world of pyrotechny - told by John Bennett;
• Ron Lancaster remembers Kimbolton's early days;
• Barry Sturman describes the history of pyrotechnic snakes

It covers unique events:

• Pyrotex - their remarkable win in Monaco - Charlie Heeley-Cregan tells the story in her chirpy style;

• Darryl Fleming describes the Opening Ceremony Commonwealth Games - and Forth Road Bridge 50th Anniversary - displays;

• Peter Martin provides a firework man's account of the tablequx and effigies at Lewes

If you use or trade in fireworks, it provides what you need to know:

• Anett Polyak writes what firework traders need to know about European law;

• Martin Guest brings us up to date on the latest regulatory movement;

• Ramifications of the M5 Crash;

• Details of the Explosives Regulations 2014;

• More on CE marking

It amuses and entertains you:

• John Lockwood tells the fascinating story of the proposed use of flashpowder on the moon! - in 1919;

• Mary Poppins was a pyrotechnophile! - Damien Liu-Brennan tells the tale;

• Matthew Tosh has some words of wisdom on risk assessment!

•  Michelle Fox-Rousell has been using eBay - and records the auctions on fireworks;

• Jon Culverhouse celebrates Fantastic Fireworks' 30th anniversary;

• Elaine Moore describes the firework scene;

• Renowned poet, Dave Ward, provides another firework poem - exclusive to Fireworks; Cartoons by Sturtz and Wilf Scott

It supplies firework news:

• Anthony Lealand records some worrying incidents in New Zealand;

• Bill Davis describes his judging year

It provides you with colourful firework photographs:

• Paul Brock's wonderful pictures of Southport;

• Pain's fireworks from the past

It keeps you up to date:

• New publications;

• Developments in regulations;

• Andy Hubble relates the latest news

• and... We record the passing of Malcolm Armstrong;

• Country File, turkeys and fireworks;

• Charge for New Year's Eve fireworks;

• Two tragic accidents are considered;

• Changes to Plymouth; The Mount Holly Fireworks Co. recalled;

• Fireworks and Canada geese;

• Two new firework world records;

• Mortars offered - free of charge; Colourful towing vehicles

Writing in this issue: Anthony Lealand, Matthew Tosh, Darryl Fleming, Andy Hubble, Ron Lancaster, Martin Guest, Barry Sturman, Elaine Moore, John Woodhead, Alan Wells, Michelle Fox-Rousell, Jon Culverhouse, Charlie Heeley-Cregan, Anette Polyak, Bill Davis, John Lockwood, Damien Liu-Brennan, Dave Ward, Peter Martin and John Bennett; Cartoons by Sturtz and Wilf Scott; Photography by Paul Brocklehurst