Remember, remember!
The fifth of November,
The Gunpowder treason and plot; 

For several years now Felton’s annual bonfire & fireworks display has been kindly hosted by the Ferguson family at Acton House, Felton. 

Every year the local churches come together to provide a free evening celebrating Guy Fawkes Night, with fun, food & fireworks. The event is always held on 5th November from 6.30pm with fireworks around approx. 7/7.15pm - giving you time to park, get settled and fill your stomachs! 

Each year we raise money for a different charity, in the past we have raised money for charities like, Motor Neuron, Cycle Sisters (women against cancer), and many more! 

This year we are raising money for a charity close to the hearts of many in our Felton community, the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. 

Each year around 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It's the fifth most common cause of cancer death, causing five percent of all cancer deaths each year. Yet despite its high death rate and lack of improvement in chances of survival, pancreatic cancer has attracted little research funding in comparison with many other cancers - currently less than 2% of research funding from the major funding bodies.

Certain types of cancer attract more public donations than others. Public donations specifically for pancreatic cancer in the past have been very limited, because this cancer rarely made the headlines, there were no charities solely for pancreatic cancer and unless directly affected, few people were aware of the disease and the need for much more research.

The Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund was set up in 2004 and exists to try and address these issues – to raise new funds for research, and also be a voice for pancreatic cancer patients and argue for a fair allocation of research funding and attention.

So this year the fireworks committee here in Felton decided to give all proceeds from the event to the great cause and research of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. Research is the key to improving survival chances for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. So we need to do all we can to support such a great charity and ensure the research can continue. 

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