‘Remember, remember…

…the fifth of November: gunpowder, treason and plot.’ Or so the nursery rhyme tells us.

Well, we certainly remember it at The Old Rectory. In fact, Bonfire Night is a major highlight on our social calendar, when residents and their extended families are invited celebrate the defeat of Guy Fawkes’ dastardly plans to assassinate King James I, whilst enjoying some warming mulled wine and delicious barbecued food prepared by our kitchen.

   

Upholding tradition

Over 400 years after that fateful night in 1605, residents now take pleasure in partaking in the annual tradition. The event, which takes place in the rear garden, regularly attracts around 100 guests. This includes children and their families from the local Rainbow’s Nursery, residents families and staff members, who all join The Old Rectory residents by our 300 year old Cedar tree, to watch the fireworks and enjoy good company.

The evening is always a joyous occasion, and one that is much talked about in the days and weeks that follow, until Christmas arrives full of seasonal promise to demand our attention.