Penarth display was spectacular and a great success
By Nub News Reporter 9th Nov 2026
More than 1,000 people gathered at Penarth's town centre tennis club for one of the best fireworks shows in years.
The weather was mild and dry as fireworks and a giant bonfire entertained the town's families.
"What an amazing event," said organiser Al Cozens.
"It was brilliant to see people of all ages – from toddlers to grandparents – getting together for a drink and some street food. It is a real community gathering."
The event raised money to fund the sporting and social facilities at the club, and a mulled win stall also raised nearly £600 for club charities, The Wales Air Ambulance and MS Society UK.
"We're really grateful for everyone who turned up and showed their support for another brilliant year of fireworks," said Penarth Lawn Tennis Club Chairman Martin Radford.
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"Putting on these fireworks year after year takes incredible dedication from the volunteers who run the club.
"From setting up the bars to compiling detailed risk assessments and making sure the fireworks don't damage the courts is a massive job. It takes dozens of dedicated people a long time to do.
"Seeing everything going off successfully and watching everyone have such a good time made it all worthwhile."
Mark Wordley, who organised the firework display for the first time this year said: "It was an amazing experience, and I'm so delighted it all went off so well.
"I can't wait to apply what we learned this year to make the display even better next time."
Pictures, unless individually credited by Nick Skinner, Rough Cut Media.
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