Did you know?

November 5th each year is what we call Guy Fawkes Night; but might also be referred to as Fireworks Night or Bonfire Night.

Its history begins with the events of 5th November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London, and months later the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act (commonly known as ‘The Thanksgiving Act’) enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure.

There is a well-known poem attached to this day, which begins with the words:

         Remember, remember the Fifth of November,

         The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,

         I know of no reason

         Why the Gunpowder Treason

         Should ever be forgot

Why not join hundreds of other people for

the annual public firework display put on

by Medway Council. This will be on the

Great Lines Heritage Park from 7pm

on Saturday, November 1st 2014.

After the display, come and join us

for hot soup, snacks and games at

St Mark’s Old Vicarage Hall,

Vicarage Road  ME7 5JA