Information and tips to help you stay safe and enjoy celebrations this autumn
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As the evenings get darker, there are lots of fun events and celebrations to take part in. But dark nights and bad weather can cause problems. Thinking ahead and being prepared can help you enjoy autumn safely.
Halloween Safety
Halloween celebrations can be a fun way to hang out with friends and get involved in the festivities. There are often local events taking place, so it’s worth checking what’s on near you and asking at your local youth or activity club.
If you have plans to be out and about celebrating Halloween with friends, it is helpful to think about how you can stay safe.
Simple things can help, including:
- Making sure your phone is charged
- Having a plan for how you’re getting home
- Letting a trusted adult know your plans
- Staying with friends and looking out for each other
- Taking extra care around roads when you’re out after dark
Take Action: Follow Activities Oxfordshire on Facebook to find out what Halloween activities and events are happening near you.
Bonfire Night
As Bonfire Night approaches, you may be starting to think about how you would like to celebrate.
Not everyone chooses to celebrate, but if you plan to, the safest option is to attend professionally organised public events.
Take action: You can find a list of Firework and Bonfire events taking place in Oxfordshire online.
At-home displays
If you plan to celebrate at home, make sure you know how to so safely
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue have put together information and safety tips to help. Bonfire Night and fireworks safety tips
This year the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) are asking people to think beyond their garden by protecting people and helping to keep animals away from harm. You can watch the video below to find out more about how you can think beyond your garden this Bonfire Night.
