SCHOOL sixth-formers are making the final arrangements as they prepare to help host their town’s annual firework display.

Up to 5,000 visitors are expected to attend Richmond School and Sixth Form College for the local council’s official extravaganza tomorrow (November 5), from 6pm.

More people than ever are now turning to Richmond for their Bonfire Night celebrations as the number of organised displays in the area has decreased in recent years.

The town’s pyrotechnics have now become so popular that the event has outgrown the previous venue at Richmond Castle - but the school came to the rescue with the offer of its huge site.

Students will help council organisers marshal visitors around the site for the free-of-charge firework show, which starts at 7pm. They will also be on hand to help collect donations.

Angus Bankier, 18, of Bedale, said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming so many visitors to the school. Many will not have been here before and I am sure they will love the facilities as much as we do.”

Head teacher Ian Robertson added: “Richmond School and Sixth Form College aims to be at the heart of the community and we are absolutely delighted to be hosting this fantastic annual event.”