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BONFIRE NIGHT Halloween sometimes overshadows this night. So, save the bobbed apples for a tasty snack while watching the night sky light up this 5th of November!  'Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot We see no reason  Why gunpowder treason  Should ever be forgot!' This is only part of the nursery rhyme we barely know! Let's not forget why we have bonfire night. A heinous or heroic Guy Fawkes, however you want to look at it, on this day in 1605 attempted to literally destroy British politics. His plans were foiled and we traditionally burn effigies. "Penny for the guy?!" - a little less common these days. Children used to take their Guy Fawkes puppets, "Guys", around streets asking for money so they could buy fireworks and festive treats. All before burning their dummy Guys. 'Guy Fawkes, guy, t'was his intent To blow up king and parliament. Three score ...

Remember, remember the 5th of November... Thousands of people every year get out their finest hats and gloves, wrap their scarves around their necks and with sparkler and toffee apple in hand, head to the local fireworks display.  The 5 th  of November, or as it is more commonly known, ‘Bonfire night’ falls this Saturday and people all over the country will watch as our skies light up with colour from Fire Crackers and Catherine Wheels alike, whilst toasting their hands near a bonfire.  Each year we all get together to celebrate this event with great festivities, but where did the tradition come from? November 5 th  commemorates the failing attempts of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.  Back in those days English Catholics were persecuted against by their ruler, King James the first. .  In order to get revenge, a small group of conspirators took shape in a plan to kill hose who were disrespectful to the English Catholics, including ...