Planning is well underway for this year’s much-loved annual fireworks display at Newbury Racecourse, writes Ollie Basham. The event has been organised by Newbury Lions since 1973 and celebrated its 50th year in style in 2023. But now the group of organisers has reduced to just 14 and they are calling on locals to volunteer to help ensure things go with a whizz, pop and a bang come November. They are also seeking more sponsors to help ensure as much of the profits as possible can be given over to those in need. Thousands of families – some now bringing a fourth generation – have enjoyed the dis…