St Martin Bonfire Night event cancelled in Jersey due to weather conditions

A Bonfire Night event has been cancelled in Jersey due to weather conditions.

The bonfire was due to take place in St Martins on Saturday 5 November.

However, high winds across Jersey would pose a potential fire risk from bonfires and fireworks.

Also, the car parks in the surrounding area is reported to be extremely muddy and could present parking issues.

St Martin's bonfire organisers said: "We have just had a meeting and disappointingly the Bonfire is cancelled this Saturday 5th November due to high winds (fire risk from bonfire and fireworks).

"The car parks are extremely muddy and could present us with parking problems."

The Bonfire and fireworks night has been rescheduled for Saturday 12th November.

The organisers continued: "Looking forward to seeing everyone. The gates open at 6pm next week."