Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Friday, November 06, 2009
Visit of Guy Fawkes to City Hall Baltimore and Zion Lutheran Church November 5
Guy had a great time visiting the evil doers at city hall then welcomed for sanctuary by Zion Lutheran Church. He was not turned away as he was last year from the Catholic Prayer Garden on Charles Street.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Images of The Plot and Celebration
Enjoy the slideshow fun! the plot and celebration through eyes of artists
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Hastings Borough Bonfire Press Release Mentioning our Fort McHenry flag pole wood
Hastings Borough Bonfire Society
Press Release
October 17th Hastings Bonfire Promises to be as big as ever despite the recession.
The annual Bonfire in Hastings to celebrate the Gunpowder Plot of November 5th and the Battle of Hastings will be as big as ever. Recent press reports have suggested that Sussex Bonfire is having problems but organisers at Hastings are confident that they can still put on one of the biggest and best displays in the Sussex Bonfire season. The event costs £16000 to stage and all of this is collected by volunteers throughout the year. Organisers stress that this is an event put on for the people of Hastings by the people of Hastings. It is not (as many think) a council run event.
This year for the first time the society will parade a piece of the flagpole from Fort McHenry in Baltimore, bombarded by the British in 1812 when the Star Spangled Banner’ was written. President of the Hastings Borough Bonfire Society Keith Leech said ‘The British were unable to take the US flag in 1812 but now we have ‘captured’ a piece of the flag pole and will carry it around to remind us of this part of our history. It was sent to us from the USA to burn but we couldn’t possibly do that when it will be much more fun to parade it around every year.’ In the 19th century people living on reclaimed land in Hastings declared themselves part of the USA in protest against local taxes. An area of Hastings is still known as the ‘America Ground’ and the Bonfire Society parade the Stars and Stripes on one of their banners to commemorate this. The piece of the Fort McHenry flag pole will be placed on this banner.
Hastings Bonfire is usually regarded as the first big Bonfire in the Sussex season. Although the rest of the country only celebrates Guy Fawkes on November 5th in Sussex the season runs for about 6 weeks. This is so each town and village can attend everybody else’s celebration. There are 32 towns and villages in the Sussex Bonfire Council. Hastings is unique because it has its celebration on the beach; the Hastings Borough Bonfire Society has been doing so for the past 149 years although it has grown over the past 12. Hastings boasts the largest bonfire in Sussex and one of the largest displays. There is always a secret effigy that is blown to pieces, usually a comment on local issues. Two years ago the celebrations were so large they could be seen from France and the Dieppe lifeboat was launched.
The event starts at 7.00pm with the lighting of the Hastings Beacon. The procession leaves around 7.15pm and 1066 torches are paraded around Hastings Old Town by members of Bonfire Societies from across Sussex in fancy dress. The procession then goes along the seafront to the town centre where at the Town Hall the Mayors of the Cinque ports, local MPs and Town criers of England (who participate in the national competition on the same day) join the procession to the beach. On the way to the beach the America ground is crossed and the Stars and Stripes banner lit. The Bonfire is lit at around 9.00pm by the Mayor and local MP Michael Foster. The traditional chant of ‘Remember Remember the Fifth of November’ is sung. The fireworks, (which cost £4000) are lit, followed by the effigy. Collections are made for local charities and at present all collections on the night are given away. The Bonfire Society are always disappointed that their efforts do not draw it more of a collection from the usually very large crowd. They believe this is because they think this is a municipal display paid from council tax. It is not, it is paid for by the volunteers themselves and local sponsors: although the assistance given by Hastings Borough Council is gratefully acknowledged.
Many Sussex Bonfires are being choked by too many spectators and the people of Lewes now actively ask spectators not to come. Given its location Hastings is one of the few Sussex Bonfires that still has the capacity to take large numbers of people.
Money is getting short and if the event is to continue more sponsorship will be needed next year.
The Bonfire Society asks people to remember that this is a traditional custom, not just a firework display and to stay safe. There will be fire, ash, smoke and a lot of noise, therefore wearing your best suit would be inadvisable. Children should be accompanied and not pushed to the front. Pets should be kept away and people of a nervous disposition should not attend. They ask that people do not bring their own fireworks, do not pick up any debris left on the road, do not cross safety barriers and that people keep away from the fire after the event because there are unexploded fireworks in the area and it is not safe. The Bonfire society cannot be held responsible for injury to people who deliberately cross safety barriers.
ENDS
Keith Leech Press Officer HBBS
07947 43 9595
01424 716576
Monday, September 28, 2009
You Are Invited 2009 Guy Fawkes Day Celebration
You Are invited to Celebrate Guy Fawkes Day 2009November 7, 2009 Saturday
402 Nancy Ave.
Linthicum, Md. 21090
4 PM Onward
Guy Fawkes Welcomes Michael Jackson Guest of Honor
All Welcome Especially Children-Turkey from the Earth oven, beer, sodas, veg food, bring a snack or whatever you wish to contribute.
chants-fireworks-traditional foods-Christmas pudding
Rain or Shine Dress Warm
RSVP by November 6 to cbladey@verizon.net
FREE!
402 Nancy Ave.
Linthicum, Md. 21090
4 PM Onward
Guy Fawkes Welcomes Michael Jackson Guest of Honor
All Welcome Especially Children-Turkey from the Earth oven, beer, sodas, veg food, bring a snack or whatever you wish to contribute.chants-fireworks-traditional foods-Christmas pudding
Rain or Shine Dress Warm
RSVP by November 6 to cbladey@verizon.net
FREE!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Bonfire 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Most Magnificent Celebration Yet!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guy is chaired
Sermon under the torches
Fire Spinners
Street procession....cars going past and all...
Guy chaired leads the way.
Bill Cooke's Photos
effigy of Paulson "toxic debt"
Fire spinners by Michele Plehn
The Bonfire Sermon Video is delivered by Conrad Bladey Bishop of the Center for Fawkesian Pursuits
Guy is chaired
Sermon under the torches
Fire Spinners
Street procession....cars going past and all...
Guy chaired leads the way.Bill Cooke's Photos
effigy of Paulson "toxic debt"
Fire spinners by Michele Plehn
The Bonfire Sermon Video is delivered by Conrad Bladey Bishop of the Center for Fawkesian Pursuits
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
No tolerance or freedom for Mannequins- Guy Locked out of Catholic Prayer Garden in Baltimore November 5, 2008
Guy locked out- the Pope Statue look on....
Today I took Guy Fawkes Mannequin to the prayer garden in Baltimore to sit and pray. We were told that I could come in but guy could not. It was private property after all. We reminded the official that we were not an effigy, were quiet and prayerful, we were not a protest and we did not collect money. He told us that Guy was not welcome and there did not have to be any rules posted as it was private property and they were free do do what they wished there. So we quietly took Guy Outside. Ironic as the message from the Pope on the stone wall is about tolerance and freedom. I guess the church wants to be tolerated and free but they do not wish to extend those rights to others. I would have hoped that more had changed since 1605. I noted to the official who could not produce a business card, that Guy represented the defeat of terrorism via a great deliverance by God. He still could not respect our wish to sit prayerfully together on a park bench bothering no one. In order to create the 1.5 Million dollar park the church had to use a legal technicality (freedom to worship) to tear down an historic building which the city and officials wanted to preserve as low income housing- an apartment building. The building was torn down even though a prayer garden could have been created on the roof. A simple garden could have also been constructed with far less tax free money. -Conrad
Today I took Guy Fawkes Mannequin to the prayer garden in Baltimore to sit and pray. We were told that I could come in but guy could not. It was private property after all. We reminded the official that we were not an effigy, were quiet and prayerful, we were not a protest and we did not collect money. He told us that Guy was not welcome and there did not have to be any rules posted as it was private property and they were free do do what they wished there. So we quietly took Guy Outside. Ironic as the message from the Pope on the stone wall is about tolerance and freedom. I guess the church wants to be tolerated and free but they do not wish to extend those rights to others. I would have hoped that more had changed since 1605. I noted to the official who could not produce a business card, that Guy represented the defeat of terrorism via a great deliverance by God. He still could not respect our wish to sit prayerfully together on a park bench bothering no one. In order to create the 1.5 Million dollar park the church had to use a legal technicality (freedom to worship) to tear down an historic building which the city and officials wanted to preserve as low income housing- an apartment building. The building was torn down even though a prayer garden could have been created on the roof. A simple garden could have also been constructed with far less tax free money. -Conrad
Monday, October 27, 2008
Baltimore Wood goes on the Hastings England Bonfire!
Each year we exchange wood with the Hastings Borough Bonfire Society, Sussex, England.
Here is our wood just before going onto their magnificent bonfire.
Here is our wood just before going onto their magnificent bonfire.
http://www.countyimages.com/articles_73351.html
http://www.countyimages.com/
He does wonderful work! Check out his collection with the links above!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Invitation 2008-Y'all Come-Free! Open to the Public
The Center for Fawkesian Pursuits
Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night Celebration
2008 November 8
Remember, Remember the Fifth of November Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot
Join us for a traditional celebration including flaming torches, fireworks, chants, effigies, bonfire, dinner
FREE Open to the public all are welcome especially children
Date: November 8, 2008 Saturday
Time: Gate opens at 4:30 celebration starts around 6
Place: Center For Fawkesian Pursuits,
Contact: 410-789-0930 or cbladey@verizon.net RSVP appreciated….
Rain or shine, dress for outside activities….
Bring….sweet, salad, snack. Dinner and beverages provided. Fancy dress is encouraged-Make a Guy Effigy (scarecrow) and bring it to win a prize! (See the web pages below for examples) Illuminated artcars will be on display as it is also World Artcar Day-Artcars welcome!
For more information about the Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes and the Celebration go to:
http://mysite.verizon.net/cbladey/guy/html/maina.html
For information about the center for Fawkesian Pursuits Go to:
http://mysite.verizon.net/cbladey/guy/html/center.html
We are non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration of the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of November 5, 1605 and related research.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
CELEBRATIONS 2007
The No popouri girls tossing out popouri flower pedals until they have "no popouri"
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Guest of Honor for the 2007 Bonfire: Don Imus
Yes indeed folks! This year's guest of honor is Don Imus- portrayed on a cross of Hoes! Know for loosing his freedom this year.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Friday, November 03, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
Welcome to the preparations for Bonfire 2006. We will hold this on November 4 all are welcome free....402 Nancy Ave. Linthicum, Md. 21090 USA....This is our shield- it features our logo- Garnet's Corn 
Saturday, October 21, 2006
How to refurbish torches!This is an old torch- after second use. It would probably burn well enough but it would also shed little bits of flaming sacking which would not be so good. So we refurbish them by putting 3-4 turns of new sacking over the old- enough to cover it. An easy process especially if you can get a few together to enjoy the session. Not hard-so lets begin!....
Only a few simple tools are required. Most important is plenty of beer. I use roofing nails because they have big heads. If refurbishing go for the longer ones. Invest in sturdy wire as the fire will render thin wire useless. One can easily get 3-4 uses out of good wire. For sacking use natural jute burlap. No synthetics.
Once the wire is removed wrap the sacking around the torch tightly be sure that the top end does not have sacking flopping around it needs support.
Once the torch is wrapped with the wire tightly making sure that loose ends are held down hammer in one roofing nail about half way in then wrap the wire around it two to three turns and hammer the nail the rest of the way! Easy!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
A week or so ago Hastings Borough Bonfire society had its bonfire.....Hastings, England. It is burned on the beach. Concentrate on the area between the two wooden circles at center left. (Eventually the pile is faced with wood and decorated. This photo shows how it is constructed.)
If you look to the center you will see a piece of wood with black writing! That is our wood! Hastings Burough Bonfire Society exchanges a piece of wood with us each year. A place of honor!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Visit our Store to help fund the event!
Yes! You too can help!
visit our store and find unique bonfire society items!
http://www.cafepress.com/fawkeshop
visit our store and find unique bonfire society items!
http://www.cafepress.com/fawkeshop
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Magnificent new pit shelter! All metal! no more burning corner posts :) The turkey never gets wet! Corner posts are painted as burning torches!
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Great Headline! This is the Gazette version of article that originally came out in the Capitol....of course they could not get it out until the day after....rumours of my death have been wildly exagerated....
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Sunday, October 30, 2005
The Shield of the Center for Fawkesian Pursuits Ready once again! It is a depiction of our crest logo showng the holy relic of Garnet's straw going up in the flames of bonfie! On the top there will be fireworks!
rocks stacked in fire pit ready to go...sump is on the right note red soil from 20 years of fires...
Pit is dug dirt is in to wheelbarrows ready for quick dumpping in over the turkey over the hot rocks so there is no chance for cooling!
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