Congratulations to the Great Torrington Cavaliers, their families and friends, and the many companies and businesses which have supported them, in producing such a magnificent event staged on Saturday night.

Those of us, who are lucky enough to live in Torrington or to visit it regularly, will have seen the gradual development of the castle over the last two years and marvelled at the scale of the enterprise.  On Saturday night we were not only treated to a great fire of the castle but also to two exceptionally good firework displays, watched by thousands of us.

The atmosphere in the town in the lead up to the event was electric, with crowds of people taking possession of New Street, which became effectively traffic free after 4.00pm on Saturday.  The stewarding of the evening was informal and jolly but organised and run with discipline, to ensure our safety and also to make sure we paid!  This was a major event which was really well organised.

Due to presentation, it was not possible for anyone more than a few rows back from the front, the position for most of us, to see any of the pre-fire activities, however, the public address arrangements where very good and we could all hear clearly.  This might suggest some remote video display screens for next time, since there must be a next time very soon!  Temporarily lost children, which always seem to be a problem, could perhaps be largely eliminated by having a meeting point balloon, which could be visible from all points, flying say up at the toilet block end.  This would enable the public address system to be used for the activities without frequent interruptions, and of course in the event of an emergency, if required.

We all hope the Cavaliers raised a good sum of money for the charities they support.  Thank you again for your very hard work, which has given so may of us so much fun and pleasure, and makes us very proud to be part of Great Torrington.

Absolutely brilliant. Would have paid double if we knew how good it was going to be and for such a worthwhile cause.  Well done and when is the next one going to be ? !!

Thank you for all your hardwork that was enjoyed by so many.  Watching the building progress and the burning was absolutely wonderful, big thanks and congratulations.

Our family from Canada had a wonderful time at the bonfire  well worrth the trip over.  Many photo's taken of a well organised event.

WHAT A FANTASTIC NIGHT. SHAME THE FAMILY OF DRE CURTIS WHO ACCEPTED ALL THAT  MONEY FROM THE CAVALIERS COULDNT BE ASSED TO BUY A TICKET AND WATCHED IT FROM BEHIND THE CEMETARY.......GRATITUDE AT ITS BEST !!!!