This year's Lions Bonfire and Fireworks at the Speech House has raised a record amount for local good causes.
The event took place on Saturday 7 November 2026 and is run jointly by Severn Dean Lions and Forest of Dean Lions. Families from across the Forest filled the field for the bonfire, the funfair and the fireworks. New this year, the display came in two parts: a quieter display for younger children first, followed by the main display.
Once the bills are paid, every penny of the profit is shared between the two Lions clubs and spent locally, helping people in need across the Forest of Dean. This year that share is the largest the event has ever produced.
Thank you to Dock Solutions
We owe particular thanks to Dock Solutions. They sponsored the pavilion on the night, made a generous donation, and brought their staff and families along to enjoy the evening. Support like this from a business makes a real difference to what we can give back to the community, and we are very grateful.
Thank you to everyone else
An event like this only happens because a lot of people give their time.
- Our volunteers, who marked out the field, ran the gates, parked the cars, sold raffle tickets and came back on Sunday morning to clear up.
- The Speech House, for the use of the field.
- Everyone who bought a ticket or a raffle ticket. You are the reason the money is there to give away.
Raffle winners
The raffle was drawn on the night. Congratulations to our eight winners, and thank you to everyone who bought a ticket.
| Prize | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1st: £100 cash | Ben R. |
| 2nd: £50 cash | Ian W. |
| 3rd: £20 cash | Jan F. |
| Pair of tickets for next year | Rebecca W. |
| Pair of tickets for next year | Constance M. |
| Pair of tickets for next year | Vanessa E. |
| Pair of tickets for next year | Matthew B. |
| Pair of tickets for next year | G T. |
Where the money goes
Lions clubs are run entirely by volunteers, so the money raised goes to good causes and not on running costs. Over the coming months both clubs will use it to help local people, families and community groups.
If you know of a local cause that needs help, or you would like to get involved with the Lions, please get in touch through the contact page.
We hope to see you all again next year.