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BONFIRE
NIGHT
BONFIRE NIGHT
The perfect excuse to wrap up warm, eat toffee apples, play with sparklers
and ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ as fireworks light up the night sky.
Whether you’re heading off to a professional spectacular or you’re holding
your own knees-up in the back garden we’ve got hints and tips to make
sure you have a ball.
FIREWORKS SAFETY
FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES TO ENSURE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE BONFIRE NIGHT:
• ONLY BUY FIREWORKS FROM A REPUTABLE RETAILER AND CHECK THAT THE
ONES YOU’RE BUYING ARE SUITABLE FOR THE SIZE OF YOUR GARDEN
• KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES
• LIGHT FIREWORKS AT ARM’S LENGTH WITH A LONG LIGHTING DEVICE SUCH
AS A TAPER
• STAND WELL BACK AND KEEP OTHERS AWAY FROM THE FIREWORKS
• NEVER GO BACK TO A FIREWORK AFTER IT HAS BEEN LIT. EVEN IF IT HASN’T
GONE OFF, IT COULD STILL EXPLODE
• PAY ATTENTION TO THE WEATHER FORECAST – WIND SPEED AND
DIRECTION CAN DICTATE WHERE YOU NEED TO POSITION YOUR SPECTATORS
TO ENSURE A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE FIREWORKS. IT CAN ALSO AFFECT
WHERE SMOKE BLOWS IF YOU’RE HAVING A BONFIRE
Wireless Weather Station
Code: N25FR
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KEEPING WARM
Standing still watching fireworks with temperatures tumbling can be a
cold affair so make sure you’re prepared for anything the weather throws
at you.
• WEAR LOTS OF LAYERS – IF YOU’RE HAVING A PARTY AT HOME YOU’LL
PROBABLY BE IN AND OUT OF THE HOUSE FETCHING FOOD AND DRINKS SO
YOU MIGHT WANT TO HAVE LAYERS YOU CAN PEEL OFF EASILY WHEN YOU’RE
INSIDE OR IF YOU GET TOO WARM STOOD NEXT TO THE BONFIRE
• IF IT’S REALLY COLD TRY HEATED CLOTHING – FROM BODYWARMERS TO
GLOVES AND SOCKS THEY’RE DESIGNED TO KEEP YOU TOASTY WARM ALL
EVENING EVEN IN THE COLDEST WEATHER.
• IF YOU’RE GATHERING IN YOUR BACK GARDEN AND PLAN TO BE OUT THERE
FOR A WHILE, STRATEGICALLY PLACED PATIO HEATERS AND A ROARING
CHIMINEA WILL STOP PEOPLE FROM DRIFTING INSIDE. GET SOME
BLANKETS OUT AS WELL FOR PEOPLE TO SNUGGLE UNDER
• SET UP SOME WIRELESS SPEAKERS (ONES ESPECIALLY SUITED TO OUTDOOR
USE ARE BEST, JUST IN CASE) AND AS WELL AS BEING ABLE TO SET YOUR
FIREWORKS TO MUSIC YOU CAN GET PEOPLE DANCING WELL INTO THE
NIGHT. CREATES A PARTY ATMOSPHERE AND HELPS PEOPLE STAY WARM AT
THE SAME TIME
Volcanic Heat
Heated Gloves
Prem-I-Air Electric 2 kW
Free Standing Patio Heater
Code: A02LN
Code: A30LN
Volcanic Heat
Heated Fleece Vest
Code: A02LN
Divoom Voombox Outdoor
Bluetooth® Speaker
Code: A04YN
FUN IN THE DARK
If you want to make a night of it, fireworks are only the start. Make the
most of the darkness with some special extras.
•
IT WOULDN’T BE BONFIRE NIGHT WITHOUT A FEW SPARKLERS. JUST BE
CAREFUL WHEN GIVING THEM CHILDREN TO HANDLE AND HAVE A BUCKET
OF WATER READY TO PUT THEM IN ONCE THEY’VE BURNT OUT
•
GET SOME FUN GLOW IN THE DARK ITEMS SUCH AS GLOW STICKS AND
GLOW STIRRERS FOR YOUR DRINKS TO STAND OUT IN THE DARKNESS. OR
GET REALLY CREATIVE BY CREATING GLOW IN THE DARK OBJECTS WITH A
3DOODLER – NOVELTY GLASSES ANYONE?
•
IF YOU’RE HOLDING A SHINDIG IN YOUR BACK GARDEN, STRING UP SOME
OUTDOOR LIGHTS TO GIVE IT A LOVELY ATMOSPHERE
•
DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA TO SNAP LOTS OF PHOTOS OF THE
FIREWORKS AND FRIENDS ENJOYING THE EVENING
5m Outdoor LED
Light Strip
Code: A12LN
3Doodler 2.0
Code: N03EB
Glow Necklace
3Doodler ‘Glow in the Dark’
PLA Filament 25 Pack
Code: L65AN
Code: N26DR
BONFIRE NIGHT FOOD
A guaranteed way to keep the party goers happy even in sub zero
temperatures is to keep them fed. These classic bonfire recipes are sure
to please everyone and they’re really easy to make so the kids can join in
making them too.
TOFFEE APPLES (SERVES
10)
INGREDIENTS
• 10 WOODEN STICKS
• 10 GOLDEN DELICIOU
S APPLES
• 350G LIGHT SOFT BROW
N SUGAR
• 2TSP WHITE WINE VIN
EGAR
• 35G UNSALTED BUTT
ER
• 2TBSP GOLDEN SYRU
P
BONFIRE TOFFEE
TOFFEE)
ES AROUND 500G
INGREDIENTS (MAK
GAR
300G DEMERARA SU
•
100G BUTTER
•
RUP
2TBPS GOLDEN SY
•
CLE
1TBPS BLACK TREA
•
4TBPS WATER
•
METHOD
.
EDIENTS IN A PAN
1. COMBINE INGR
E
TH
L
STIRRING UNTI
2. HEAT SLOWLY,
D THE SUGAR
BUTTER MELTS AN
DISSOLVES.
, AND
IL. COVER THE PAN
BO
E
TH
TO
G
IN
3. BR
2 MINUTES.
BOIL GENTLY FOR
UE TO
PAN, AND CONTIN
4. UNCOVER THE
G
MINUTES, STIRRIN
BOIL FOR 10 TO 15
OCCASIONALLY.
THE
PING A LITTLE OF
5. TEST BY DROP
.
P OF COLD WATER
MIXTURE INTO A CU
TE INTO BRITTLE
IT SHOULD SEPARA
THREADS.
CH
TTERED 15CM / 6IN
6. POUR INTO A BU
LEAVE TO SET.
SQUARE TIN, AND
BREAK
TO A BOARD, AND
7. TURN OUT ON
HAMMER.
UP WITH A SMALL
TO DECORATE
2TBSP SPRINKLES
• 20G GINGER SNAP BIS
CUITS, CRUSHED
•
METHOD
1. INSERT A WOODEN SK
EWER INTO THE STALK EN
D OF
EACH APPLE. LINE A LARG
E BAKING TRAY WITH
BAKING PARCHMENT.
2. PUT THE SUGAR IN A
PAN WITH 120ML COLD WA
TER
AND HEAT GENTLY, STIRR
ING UNTIL IT DISSOLVES
.
BRING TO THE BOIL AND
ADD THE VINEGAR, BUTT
ER
AND GOLDEN SYRUP. BO
IL GENTLY FOR 12 MINUTE
S,
UNTIL IT HAS REACHED
THE SOFT-CRACK STAGE
(138°C ON A SUGAR THER
MOMETER, OR THE POIN
T AT
WHICH A LITTLE OF THE
MIXTURE, DROPPED INTO
COLD WATER, FORMS TH
READS THAT BEND SLIGH
TLY
BEFORE BREAKING).
3. DIP THE BOTTOM TW
O-THIRDS OF THE APPLE
IN THE
TOFFEE, TURNING TO CO
AT. ADD SPRINKLES OR
BISCUIT CRUMBS TO EA
CH APPLE. LEAVE TO SET
ON
THE BAKING PARCHMEN
T FOR 15 MINUTES.
DRINKS TO WARM YOUR COCKLES
ULTIMATE HOT CHOCOLAT
E
INGREDIENTS
• 125ML DOUBLE CREA
M
• 125ML SEMI-SKIMME
D MILK
• 100G PLAIN DARK CH
OCOLATE (GOOD QUALITY
OF
AT LEAST 70% COCOA SO
LIDS WILL GIVE YOU THE
BEST RESULT)
• SQUIRTY CREAM
• CHOCOLATE SPRINKL
ES OR GRATED CHOCOLAT
E
• MARSHMALLOWS
METHOD
1. BREAK THE CHOCOL
ATE INTO A SMALL MIXIN
G BOWL
2. HEAT THE DOUBLE CR
EAM AND MILK IN A PAN
UNTIL IT’S NEARLY AT A
THEN REMOVE FROM HE
SIMMER,
AT. DON’T ALLOW IT TO BO
IL
3. POUR THE MILK AND
CREAM MIXTURE INTO TH
E BOWL OF CHOCOLATE
UNTIL WELL COMBINED
AND STIR
.
4. POUR INTO MUGS AN
D TOP WITH SQUIRTY CR
EAM, CHOCOLATE SPRIN
GRATED CHOCOLATE AN
KLES OR
D MARSHMALLOWS
BONFIRE NIGHT PLAYLIST
Make your personal fireworks display one to rival the professionals by
setting them off to a dramatic soundtrack. Here are a few suggestions
with a fun link to fireworks and fire for people to enjoy well after the
fireworks have finished.
Firework – Katy Perry
Music for the Royal Fireworks – Handel
Firestarter – Prodigy
Relight my Fire – Take That
Fight fire with fire – Metallica
Eternal Flame – Bangles
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Great Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis
Chariots of Fire – Vangelis
Burn Baby Burn – Ash
Rocket Man – Elton John
Fireworks – Moby
Flash – Queen
I’m on Fire – Bruce Springsteen
Blaze of Glory – Jon Bon Jovi
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Listen to the Spotify playlist here:
https://play.spotify.com/user/maplin
music/playlist/0MFKFwtfzqHD2xad
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