A popular bonfire and fireworks display in Yorkshire will not be going ahead this year, it has been confirmed.
The organisers of Chelsea Park Community Bonfire said its huge popularity had led to 'massive' increases in the planning and resources required to stage the event. The event has been running for more than 30 years, attracting a huge number of people from Sheffield and beyond. Last year's event was cancelled at short notice on safety grounds and the organisers, 72nd Sheffield St. Andrew’s Scout Group, have announced it will not be happening this year.
'The requirements for public safety and compliance with published guidance on events of this nature have become too onerous for us, as a voluntary organisation, to fund and resource man-power,' they added. 'We know many in the community will be saddened as well; we are sorry to disappoint people. We have thoroughly enjoyed and are proud to have put on a safe, happy and successful event for many years with the excellent help of the Scout Group - young people, parents and grandparents.
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