FINAL preparations are being put in place ahead of Helensburgh's annual bonfire and fireworks display this weekend.

The Helensburgh Round Table's display will see 800 fireworks take to the sky in the final minute of the show in what the organisers hope will be “the busiest finale ever seen in the town”.

The show, which will be staged at the pier car park, will be visible all along the seafront on Saturday, November 4.

Jonathan Stanton, of Helensburgh Round Table, said: “We’re hoping for another calm evening weather wise and with the resurfaced pier car park hopefully more people will come down from Clyde St to see the bonfire and maybe even get a heat from it.

“Once again we have Midnight Storm providing the fireworks for us and I fully expect a dazzling display with the resulting ‘oohs and ahhhs’ from the crowds along Clyde Street.”

As well as the fireworks there will be an array of stalls, including food and drink, to ensure people stay warm and entertained before the big event.

The stalls, including PJ’s Kitchen and the Hot Fresh Donut company, are back for a second year and will open at 6.30pm.

Other stall-holders attending are Helensburgh Netball Club, who will host their hot drinks stall, Remo’s ice cream, which will be positioned in the middle of the car park, and, making his fireworks debut, The Ginger Breadman.

Slavin's Toys and the Round Table will also be selling soft toys and flashing novelty toys for children.

The Round Table stall raises funds for next years event along with any money collected in the donation buckets on the night.

The bonfire will be lit at 7pm before the fireworks start at 7.30pm, and organisers are hoping people turn out for the long-standing event.

Jonathan remembers his dad setting up the fireworks during his years in the Round Table in the early 1990s and is proud to be carrying on the “long standing event”.

He added: “It’s an event that’s been running for decades with many generations of local families witnessing the spectacle over the years.

"Here’s hoping that, with the support of the local community, it carries on for many years to come.”