Bonfire Night

What we're doing

We're hosting a traditional bonfire event out at the same

location where we do Band Camp every year: the beautiful, secluded

and always welcoming Wellsummer Campsite. There'll be fireworks,

warm food, seasonal cocktails, craft activities and gorgeous

music.

Why are we doing it?

This is a tribute to Bonfire Nights as remembered back in the

1990's.  Expect fireworks, pie and peas, sparklers, a northern

dessert called Parkin and open fires amongst a moderate sized group

in a stunning winter setting. It's The Guitar Social antidote to

some of the oversized, cramped and stressful fireworks events that

have engulfed this event that many people used to do in their back

garden or down the local pub.

How will the day run?

Some drinks at The Princess of Wales Pub in Blackheath from 1pm.

We get picked up at 2pm with a view to arriving on site at 3pm.

You'll be welcomed with a free mulled wine. From there you can

explore the site, take part in a wreath making workshop, or a make

your enemy effigy workshop, or hang out in the wooden, handcrafted

bar.

There will be guitars on site with an open mic around a small

fire running from 4.30pm.

The big fire starts at 6pm. Fireworks at 7pm. Bus home at

9.30pm, unless you're staying.

What will we eat

The menu is developing, but we are going old old school seasonal

options cooked for us on open fires.

How we're getting there

A coach will pick you up at The Princess of Wales pub in

Blackheath, SE3. This is close to the train station, which runs to

London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross, all in under 20

minutes. From there, it's a short journey of one hour to Kent.

About the location

The location is stunning. We have a woodland to explore, open

glades, a beautiful bar to hang out in, and fires to keep us warm

in the run-up to the big fire.

How are we getting back?

We will have you back in London for 10.45pm.

Can you stay the night?

Yes, you can. There are several options in the hand crafted

huts, cabins and cottages on site,

How does the pricing work?

All that travel on the bus have a one ticket price option to

pay.

If you are travelling in yourself, a contribution of ten pounds

is asked to cover the costs of wood and the fireworks

If you are booking a cabin, and traveling in on the bus, you

still have to pay the bus ticket.