WHIZZES, bangs and vivid sprays of colour drew thousands to the first Rotary 5 Valleys Fireworks.

Previously know as Ebley Fireworks, it was rebranded this year by the Rotary clubs of Stroud, Stonehouse and Nailsworth, who organise the event.

Last year's spectacle raised more than £10,000, which went to several good causes.

Profits from Monday night will go towards the Door Youth Project , St Rose’s School, Gloucestershire Young Carers, Park Junior School, Stonehouse, Park Infants School and Children's Centre, Stonehouse, the Great Western Air Ambulance, Stroud Valleys Project and Nailsworth Youth Club.

It was sponsored by several businesses in the area.