The much-loved Barnardo’s fireworks evening is tonight at Barkingside Recreation Ground.

Gates open at the park in Mossford Green at 6pm, half an hour before the first display. There will be a funfair. At 7.30pm there will be a second fireworks display.

All money raised will go to the Barnardo’s charity, which has its headquarters nearby in Tanners Lane.

Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for children.

Wanstead Flats will host a free fireworks display tonight as well from 6.30pm in Centre Road, Wanstead.

Finally, a fireworks display at Barley Lane Primary School, Huxley Drive, Chadwell Heath, on November 9 starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for children at the gate or through the parents association.