Bonfire Night lockdown activities: How to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night in lockdown
BONFIRE NIGHT won't be the same this year, with England entering a second lockdown on November 5. Here's how to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night in lockdown.
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England is going back into lockdown on Thursday, November 5, ruling out all major fireworks displays and social gatherings. So how else can you celebrate fireworks night? Express.co.uk reveals five Bonfire Night lockdown activities that you can do at home this year.
Fireworks
You can’t meet friends or family inside or in a private garden unless they are part of your household or support bubble.
If you break this rule and have a fireworks party at your home or even in a garden, you could face a fine starting at £200.
Gatherings of more than 30 people are illegal and could cause you to face a find of £10,000.
You can still have your own fireworks night at home with your household before 11pm, though.
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However fire services in England are urging people to avoid using fireworks and bonfires because the emergency services always see an increase in calls around bonfire night.
The smoke from bonfires and fireworks can also cause issues for people with breathing issues or coronavirus.
Make sure you follow the Firework Code, only buying fireworks with a CE mark and following the instructions.
Don’t drink alcohol while setting them off and keep them in a closed box, not in your pocket.
When you light them, keep them at arm’s length using a taper and stand well back.
Remember to supervise children and keep your pets indoors.
Virtual displays
If you don’t want to do your own fireworks, why not watch them from your TV screens?
On Thursday evening, Alexandra Palace will be screening their full 20-minute fireworks extravaganza from 2019 online.
The Ally Pally annual fireworks night is the biggest display in London, with 90,000 people turning up last year.
The stream will be available on Thursday, 5 November from 6pm here.
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Fire pit
Fire pits are trendy and will keep you warm on cold winter nights.
You can purchase one from most homeware or hardware stores.
Prices range from £20 to £1000, so there’s something for every budget.
Why not gather around and toast marshmallows over the flame?
Sparklers
Follow the Firework code when it comes to sparklers too.
This means you can’t give a sparkler to a child under five, and you should always light them one at a time and wear gloves.
If you are giving children sparklers, stick the sparklers in potatoes, oranges, or carrots help them hold them safely.
Alternatively, purchase some glow sticks and use them to light up a garden gathering with your household.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is a delicious way to warm you up.
Whether you’re watching fireworks virtually, setting them off at home, or not involved with any fireworks at all, hot chocolate will make the night feel more festive.
Try one of these recipes.
If you don’t like hot chocolate, make another hot drink like tea or coffee.