Remember, remember…
Saturday 5th November at 6.30pm sees the start of Barnwell Bonfire. Planning has gone on for nine months at The Montagu Arms and around the village and all will be revealed at the fields of Barnwell Village Hall.
For over 20 years, the residents of the small village of Barnwell near Oundle have pulled out all the stops to host a giant bonfire party. In 2013, it occurred to the bonfire builders that the enormous pile of pallets and assorted waste wood could be made into something a little more creative. Taking their inspiration from the Norman castle in Barnwell, a replica castle complete with drawbridge was created.
The following year, following a TV series about the Great Fire of London, a replica of Pudding Lane was built and inevitably burned. Barnwell Bonfire’s fame spread as far as YouTube and can still be viewed there in the form of an Ode to the Great Fire of London/Barnwell.
In 2015, it was the turn of Tower Bridge to be recreated complete with London buses and taxis. When BBC Look East rang to say they were broadcasting live from the village event there was a little panic. The extremely damp weather meant the instant blaze expected at 6:59pm precisely was hard to achieve. By 7:15pm Tower Bridge was blazing spectacularly but by then the One Show was in full swing! Maybe they can come back for another try this year?
So what about this year? Whatever the theme there will be an enormous bonfire, great food, traditional drinks, a spectacular professional firework display and a warm village welcome! Adults £5, children £4, under 5s free.
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