Organisers of Maldon's annual fireworks display are encouraging residents to attend the highly-anticipated event at Promande Park next week, which will raise vital funds for local charities.

Maldon Rotary Club is excited to hold its spectacular display once again for residents, after being forced to cancel it last year for the first time in almost 50 years due to the pandemic.

Brian Farrington, chairman of Maldon Rotary, said: "The firework supplier who delivered a spectacular event in 2019 will return with an even bigger and better display."

Gates will open at 5.30pm for the event next Saturday (6 November), which will finish by 9.30pm - the display will start at 7.30pm.

Brian added: "We are so excited to be hosting the return of this magnificent firework event and we hope to see crowds of around 5,000 on the night.

"Adrian Fox and David Baker will be hosting the event from Chelmer Radio, and we hope to have some exciting mini giveaways on the night for children, some great food and fun as well as providing some memorable fireworks, all set off to music with a floodlit lake."

He said that residents should get their tickets fast before they sell out.

Adults cost £6 each, children aged over five cost £4 each and family tickets are £18 each.

Children aged under five go free.

You can find Promenade Park on Park Road in Maldon.

Tickets are available online here and at Tesco, The Emporium and Washington News in Maldon.