WITH just over two weeks to go, now is a good time to grab tickets for Bournemouth's biggest and best-loved family fireworks party.

The stage is set for the 20th anniversary of the popular annual event at the Littledown Centre.

And early bird family tickets are still available to allow a family of four to enjoy the fun for just £20 if you buy tickets by October 30.

The Echo-backed event will take place on Saturday November 5 with three displays at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm.

Now organisers are reminding revellers to stay safe and have issued a simple safety message to family parties and groups planning to head for Bournemouth Fireworks.

"Organised displays are not only bigger and better than anything you can do at home, they are also much safer," said event director Michael Callaghan. "Our preparation is second to none and we’re enormously proud of our 20-year record of safety and excellence at the Littledown Centre, but there are still some important safety measures for families to be aware of when attending any organised fireworks display."

To get the message across Bournemouth Fireworks has created The Ultimate Guy Fawkes Night Safety Guide.

As well as the displays and free entry indoor Family Zone with Get Set Go Karting, there’s free have-a-go sessions on the artificial pitches for youngsters to try football, rugby, tennis, cricket and golf. There’s also live music on stage, a taekwondo display and Avonbourne Gymnastic Club, as well as a giant funfair, licensed bar and a range of other refreshments. Gates open at 5.30pm.

Ticket prices are unchanged for the third year in a row at £7 for adults, £5 for under 16s and free for children under the age of three.

They are available from the Littledown Centre, eventbrite.co.uk or by calling 01202 540065.

Safety advice includes:

Go to a well-run, properly organised public event. It’s almost certainly going to be cheaper than a DIY display, if there’s a bonfire it will be bigger, the fireworks will definitely be louder and brighter and the whole thing is certainly safer.

Never take your own fireworks to a public display – not even sparklers. It will be too crowded to use them safely and you will almost certainly be asked to leave if you are found with your own fireworks.

It’s a criminal offence to throw fireworks – not to mention stupid and dangerous – and can result in a £5,000 fine.

Listen. The fireworks display should have a working public address system. Pay attention to all announcements, they could affect your safety.

Stay warm. November nights can be pretty chilly so wrap up well with hats, gloves, scarves, jumpers and coats. Wear thick socks to guard against the cold and wet ground and don’t forget your earmuffs.