PEOPLE are asked to donate unwanted pallets to help build this year's bonfire at Himley Park.

Bosses at the Dudley Council-owned beauty spot are appealing for help from local companies who can donate unbroken, wooden pallets to build the giant bonfire for this year’s event on Saturday November 6 which will have a circus theme.

Run in association with Jewson, the event will include a night market, street entertainers, seasonal refreshments and a huge funfair.

Limited tickets for the premium viewing area are available online, on a first come-first served basis.

The area is next to the hall on the south lawns and has an elevated view of the park and lake. Food and drink vendors selling alcoholic beverages will only be available in this area.

Standard tickets will include access to the main park area, where alcohol will not be on sale, plus the night market and funfair.

Councillor Simon Phipps, Dudley Council's cabinet member for regeneration and enterprise, said: "We’re very excited about the return of our spectacular fireworks and bonfire event at Himley Hall, which is the largest council-run display in the country.

"Our event is tremendously supported by local companies donating huge numbers of pallets and we’re calling on local businesses to help us again this year. "Anyone who can help is urged to get in touch as soon as possible.

"Only wooden pallets can be accepted and not garden rubbish, tree trunks or old furniture."

Pallets cannot be collected but deliveries will be accepted at Himley Hall between Friday October 1 and Saturday October 16.

Companies wishing to dispose of pallets that they can deliver to the park should call 01384 817834 or 01384 817822 to make prior arrangements.

To buy event tickets online go to himleyhallandpark.co.uk.