Firstly, ‘Nothing about Dartmoor’ but nevertheless local to Devon.
Something instead about what helps put the ‘GREAT’ into Great Torrington in North Devon; The Great Torrington Cavaliers – and their passion for building spectacular charity bonfires.
Behind the scenes at Trumpton – Great Torrington Commons.
Last night saw the culmination of two years voluntary work go up in towering plumes of smoke – and FIRE. Beneath one of the best firework displays I have ever seen – the Great Torrington Cavaliers finally set-ablaze their make-believe town of Trumpton – to raise an epic amount of money for the Macmillan Cancer Trust – and the Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington.
Time’s up for Trumpton. 29th. August 2015
Wow! What a wonder-ful way to end the school summer hoilday season with a BANG!
Bang!
Set to a medley of themes from all the most memorable children’s TV shows from the 1960’s and 70’s – a syncopated fireworks display enthralled the thousands that had paid to come and witness this unmissable event. Hats off to the Great Torrington Cavaliers – you have pulled-it-off once again!
On the big screen…
The Great Torrington Cavalier’s hilarious remake of Trumpton.
Trumpton ablaze.
Dong! The bell tolls for Trumpton as it is engulfed by flames.
A symbolic phoenix rises from the Trumpton ‘ashes’. What bonfire theme will the Great Torrington Cavaliers come up with in five years time?
“All for one and one for all.” Great Torrington Cavaliers. My family for one – loved your ‘little show!’ THANK YOU.