You can earn extra loyalty points by attending any of the various out-meetings leading up to the 5th (4th this year) - Tickets can be brought in advance and you don't even need to turn up to get them awarded (unless the Bonfire Council finds out and decides to amend their terms and conditions in...
Bound to still get outsiders bringing things along with them that are completely unsuitable for the event, such as those who turn up with their pet dogs!! (lots of bangs and noise and they think it'll be a good environment to take Fido along)
No events leading to this, just a case of wanting to keep it safe for the crowds (really they would rather it was gone and they don't have to bother with Policing it but as that wont be allowed to happen, they try to keep it as small as possible)