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Inverness

2007 started on a real high when we provided a stunning firework display in Inverness as part of the launch event for the Year of the Highlands. Firing from over 200 metres of frontage along the river and from the landmark castle we utilised the topography of the site to create an exciting and dynamic display. The highlight of the show was the magical sight of 1000 red flares & 1000 silver fountains floating down the river, enhanced with lifts and chases of colour mines along the whole river bank and candles fired from the front of the castle & from its turrets!

"Just a note to say thanks again and congratulations on the best fireworks most of the audience last Friday had even seen. I think you and your team produced something extraordinary and we've all helped to change the face of Inverness and the Highlands. Pyro1: Number1."

Hogmanay

Yet again our teams were in action in Edinburgh and Stirling. Despite the unprecedented foul weather and the cancellation of the street entertainment and concerts in both cities, Pyro 1 were able to perform. We fired our full show in Stirling at midnight, and also marked the midnight moment with a salute from Edinburgh castle and a full firework display from 6 hills around the centre. This enabled revellers to welcome 2007 in its now customary fashion.

Tewkesbury Conference

On 2 separate nights in November, a group of Conference delegates, including a number of partially sighted members, enjoyed a specially designed show as the conclusion to their meeting. We included a number of special bright magnesium colours and a variety of whistle effects so that the whole audience could enjoy the spectacle.

Murrayfield Autumn Tests

Present at all 3 of the Scotland's Autumn Test, Pyro1's large scale propane flames provided a guard of honour for the run out of the Scottish Team. For the Final game of the series we also provided a 10 second pyrotechnic hit fired from ten positions on the pitch. In the event of a Scotland win we also provided a rooftop hit.

Twickenham

Pyro1 were proud to provide our flame effects for the Official Opening of Twickenham's South Stand, which took place after the final whistle of the match between England and New Zealand.

5th November

The annual commemoration of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot has kept us as busy as ever - with crews firing shows the length and breadth of the country. The majority of these displays were the result of repeat business - we pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy.

Diwali Celebrations

Diwali is a festival of light and on a chilly autumn night towards the end of October, Pyro 1 provided a fitting finale to the Diwali celebrations for a Sikh temple community and their neighbours in a North London square.

October - London Borough Lights Switch on

The city centre rooftop environment requires special health and safety considerations and liaison with all the relevant authorities to ensure that the excitement of the Christmas Lights Switch On can be safely enjoyed by everyone.

October - Super League Final - Old Trafford

This annual event at Old Trafford Stadium featured the top two teams from the Rugby Union Super League. Pyro1 provided a whole range of different effects to enhance the afternoon's entertainment. As the teams entered the stadium bowl we fired a 15 second burst of pyrotechnics from the pitch, creating a guard of honour as well as zero-debris mines and comets fired 200 feet into the air from the roof of three stands. The trophy presentation involved three different elements, a curtain of streamers fired from the roof of one of the stands as the cup was lifted, along with 30 seconds of pyrotechnics fired from the pitch behind the winners board and roof top chases along the three roofs.

October - Dudley Festival of Water and Light

This well established annual festival centred around the Waterfront in Dudley. A cavalcade of lit and decorated boats took to the water in the early evening and the festival was brought to a dramatic close by our firework display.

Grangemouth Crane Launch

When a new £5 million container-port crane needed a special opening ceremony, Pyro1 were called upon to add some razzmatazz to the proceedings. Following strict Health & Safety policies we rigged bright coloured comets and mines from the cranes gantries, 50 feet above the dockside. Using our computer controlled firing system, we fired rapid chases and large colour lifts. This was enhanced by 25 foot bright titanium fountains fired up the four legs of the crane from the dockside.

Retirement Party

Pyro1's fireworks brought a fitting finale to the retirement party of the Director of the National Institute of Medical Research in Mill Hill, north London.

UK School Games

Pyro1 were delighted to help bring this year's inaugural event to a spectacular close at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow. We used some of our special pyrotechnic effects and confetti bursts to make for a very special closing ceremony.

Shanghai

In collaboration with Celtic Fireworks, Pyro 1 were involved in the 2006 Music and Fireworks Competition held in Shanghai. Using our computerized Fireone system, Andrew Yardley our Senior Display Manager was delighted to be part of the winning team.

Weddings – Celebrity Start

Over the years we have been able to provide the Wow factor at many wedding celebrations and this year has been no exception. A new feature however, has been the introduction of our Celebrity Start Button enabling the Bride and Groom to start the fireworks themselves from a safe distance.

Ayr

The annual Burns Festival was brought to a dramatic climax with a 10 minute display fired from the Low Green in Ayr. The display, set to a specially selected compilation of Scottish Music contained in excess of 1000 different fireworks.

Turnberry

Crowds attending to celebrate the centenary of this famous resort were not only entertained by such world renowned performers as Katherine Jenkins, Jools Holland, RSNO and Eddi Reader but also enjoyed a stunning firework finale on each of the three evenings it was held.

Plymouth Firework Festival

Having won the British Firework Championship in Millennium Year, we were delighted to be chosen, as one of only 7 firework companies in the UK, to participate in the Annual Plymouth Firework Spectacular in August.

Bolton

The Reebok Stadium in Bolton was the venue for one of our more unusual shows where both fireworks and water (from our sister company Aquabatics) were combined to give a stunning display for a birthday celebration.

Sporting Events

This was our seventh season at Murrayfield and we welcomed the Scottish team on to the pitch with our propane flames providing a guard of honour. On the final whistle we provided a colour and noise lift from both the North & South stands as recognition of the Scotland Victory.

Queen Mary – Somerfield Charity Cruise

Pyro1 were invited abroad Cunard's Queen Mary II for the Somerfield Charity Auction Weekend Cruise. With 1500 guests aboard including a number of celebrities, everyone enjoyed a formal Dinner and as the ship set sail for the Channel Islands. Pyrotechnics, confetti and streamers we fired from the 12th Deck overlooking the swimming pools - a truly amazing send off.