Font Cover: "Fireworks over The White Horse" 

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Fireworks are believed to have been around since the Chinese invented them about 2000 years ago and are used on 5th November to commemorate the discovery that Guy Fawkes was plotting to blow up parliament. The story of Guy Fawkes and the other conspirators makes interesting reading.  

See:- http://www.parliament.uk/faq/gunpowder_plot.cfm

Under the new curfew the 5th November fireworks are not permitted after midnight. See:-
http://www.gnn.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=125807&NewsAreaID=2

There is always the question of safety regarding fireworks and bonfires - See:-
http://www.rospa.com

I hope you all enjoy this years celebrations but please take care to protect the animals and the thatched roofs in the village.