Volunteers are being sought for a range of duties at the St Margaret's Fireworks Night at Taunton Racecourse

Volunteers sought for St Margaret’s Hospice Fireworks Night at Taunton Racecourse

Paul JonesOctober 22, 20250 Comment0

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help out at a fireworks event at Taunton Racecourse – raising money for St Margaret’s Hospice.

The charity is keen to hear from anyone who might be able to help at the event, on November 8, with a range of duties ranging from welcoming guests to selling merchandise.

Fireworks Night, in partnership with Sonic Fireworks, is the first of its kind run by the hospice charity, promising a “dazzling, music-synchronised display and a fantastic evening for all the family”.

It will also be part of celebrations marking the hospice’s 45th anniversary.

“We’re expecting around 3,000 visitors to join us for this unforgettable night,” said Merle Harrison-Croft, events manager at St Margaret’s Hospice.

“From welcoming guests to selling merchandise or collecting donations, every volunteer will play a crucial part in raising funds to support patients and families facing life-limiting illness across Somerset.”

Volunteer roles include car park marshals, welcome and safety marshals, merchandise sellers, ticket sellers, and bucket collectors.

In return, every volunteer will receive a free ticket to the fireworks, along with a food and drink voucher and free parking as a thank-you for their time and support.

Each year, St Margaret’s supports around 5,000 patients and families across Somerset, providing specialist care, comfort, and compassion free of charge.

For more details, or to sign up as a volunteer, email volunteering@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk.