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"Trumpton" to be set alight in a huge bonfire

The recreation of Trumpton is taking shape on Torrington Common. Photo: ITV News

1970s children's television classic "Trumpton" will be set alight
in a huge bonfire next month. The fictional village has been recreated
by volunteers from the Torrington Cavaliers to be burned as a charity
fundraiser on Saturday August 29.

Quote:

"People can expect a spectacular show. We'll start off with a fantastic fireworks show from Two Tigers set to music then light the
fire and once the fire is well established there'll be a closing fireworks display probably the best you'll ever see in North Devon."

– Steve Young, Chairman Torrington Cavaliers

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Lots of attention to detail - even with Trumpton's fire station Credit: ITV News

The blaze follows a long line of incredible bonfires in Torrington.
For the past 40 years, local men and women have created the displays.
They include a replica of HMS Victory and the Great Fire of London.

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"When we did the Victory that had to look like the Victory so we were
constrained with what we were building but with "Trumpton" there is a
bit of artistic licence so there's even a pub that's been built!"

– Chris Stacey, Treasurer Torrington Cavaliers

The bonfire is expected to raise many thousands of pounds for
Macmillan, The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington and other local good
causes.

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Windy Miller has lost an arm after being hit by a falling sail of his windmill. Credit: ITV News

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