forrest
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2008 Bonfire CalenderOk, i admit that I'm bored and thought I'd give you some dates for 2008. Please note that most of the dates haven't been confirmed yet, except that Lindfield & Lewes will be both running on the 'Fifth' as always.
7/9/08 Uckfield
14/9/08 Crowborough
21/9/08 Mayfield
28/9/08 Burgess Hill
5/10/08 Rotherfield
12/10/08 Hastings
19/10/08 Fletching, Hailsham
26/10/08 Nevill, Firle, Staplecross, Littlehampton
2/11/08 Newick, Battel
5/11/08 Lindfield, Lewes
9/11/08 East Hoathly, Rye, South Heighton, Chailey
16/11/08 Robertsbridge, Barcombe
So if you hear of any confirmed dates post them here & I will update the calender. Only 9 months to go. 
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jane
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think some of your dates are wrong 
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guyfawkesforpm
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forrest the dates should be
6/9/08 Uckfield
13/9/08 Crowborough
20/9/08 Mayfield
27/9/08 Burgess Hill
4/10/08 Rotherfield
11/10/08 Hastings
18/10/08 Fletching, Hailsham
25/10/08 Nevill, Firle, Staplecross, Littlehampton
1/11/08 Newick, Battel
5/11/08 Lindfield, Lewes
8/11/08 East Hoathly, Rye, South Heighton, Chailey
15/11/08 Robertsbridge, Barcombe
you must have forgotten 2008 is a leap year 
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forrest
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I was reading the calender wrong on my phone
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Ghoti
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Other dates (that I believe have been confirmed)
Lewes bonfire comps (Lewes Town Hall) 17.10.08
Carol service (Uckfield) 14.12.08
And for those really sad people who plan further ahead:
Lewes bonfire comps (Lewes Town Hall) 23.10.09
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RICH ROOKIE
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Just to let you know that Fletching is running on the the 25th October and I think from memory Hastings and Hailsham are the 18th.
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forrest
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Ok so the updated calender looks something like this then.
6/9/08 Uckfield
13/9/08 Crowborough
20/9/08 Mayfield
27/9/08 Burgess Hill
4/10/08 Rotherfield
11/10/08
18/10/08 Hastings, Hailsham
25/10/08 Nevill, Firle, Staplecross, Littlehampton, Fletching
1/11/08 Newick, Battel
5/11/08 Lindfield, Lewes
8/11/08 East Hoathly, Rye, South Heighton, Chailey
15/11/08 Robertsbridge, Barcombe
So nothing on the 11th October, but at least 5 on the 25th October. Always seems madness to me that you get so many clashes & yet have a spare weekend lol
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lbs.me.uk
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just looked on visit 1066 country and hastings is on the 18th as it is at the end of the hastings week festival  thats just bad as i enjoyed both hailsham and hastings last year
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why 5 on the 25th of october???????????
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blackeyes
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crikey  wouldnt wana meet those two at the back on a dark night....
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Ghoti
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I agree Blackeyes, but now I see why LBS don't want smugglers if that is what they look like
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forrest
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Started planning for the 'fifth' already. Ran my idea for a tab past dad & phil tonight.
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smithey
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eastbourne will prob go on the free weekend hahahahahahah
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forrest
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| smithey wrote: | | eastbourne will prob go on the free weekend hahahahahahah |
I hope that is the case. Don't like having anything to do on a Saturday night during the season.
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smithey
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have been told they ARE trying to go on the 11th same night as fletching i know where i will be
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blackeyes
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ok, so confused now  do we think fletching is on 11th or 25th
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mail man
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Fletching should be going on the 11th will be confirmed at our A.G.M next month will not be on 25th hope this clears this up  oh happy new year to you all 
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BonfireBoy
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Always confusion over dates at this time of year
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Pyro_Phil
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Won't be long before the season is upon us.
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bonfirebelle
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Personally I hope its on the 11th missed it last year and really want to go this season.
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Clunk
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Only 7 months to go
Eastbourne will be a new one for me, hope it works out this year
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forrest
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Yes I've got my fingers crossed that Eastbourne goes ahead this year.
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Clunk
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South Heighton is confirmed as Nov 8th. 
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Lady Treason
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Hailsham is on the 18th October
I know we clash with Hastings 
But we are still going to have one hell of a night 
We have more pubs backing us and a disco at the end (in the George) plus cheep beer in the H.M.I at half time   
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forrest
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No trip to Hailsham for me this year then
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forrest
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Ok so the updated calender looks something like this now.
6/9/08 Uckfield
13/9/08 Crowborough
20/9/08 Mayfield
27/9/08 Burgess Hill
4/10/08 Rotherfield
11/10/08 Fletching
18/10/08 Hastings, Hailsham
25/10/08 Nevill, Firle, Staplecross, Littlehampton,
1/11/08 Newick, Battel
5/11/08 Lindfield, Lewes
8/11/08 East Hoathly, Rye, South Heighton, Chailey
15/11/08 Robertsbridge, Barcombe
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smithey
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but where is eastbourne on that then i dont no as im not a member any more
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rockape65
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Eastbourne are trying to get something together for the 11th. Which will cause me some consternation as I do believe we should support our neighbours BUT!! I really want to do Fletching. Not even March yet and already i've got bonfire problems. Great!! 
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forrest
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Hopefully one of the Eastbourne members on here will post their date. I can confirm that Lindfield 5th November and Burgess Hill is 27th September.
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smithey
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i will be at fletching
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Mercurius
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Barring unforeseen developments, Eastbourne will be running on the 11th.
Clashing happens. I'm not looking forward to having to choose between Hailsham and Hastings..
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forrest
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Thanks for the Eastbourne date Mercurius. So the updated calender now looks like this.
6/9/08 Uckfield
13/9/08 Crowborough
20/9/08 Mayfield
27/9/08 Burgess Hill
4/10/08 Rotherfield
11/10/08 Fletching, Eastbourne
18/10/08 Hastings, Hailsham
25/10/08 Nevill, Firle, Staplecross, Littlehampton,
1/11/08 Newick, Battel
5/11/08 Lindfield, Lewes
8/11/08 East Hoathly, Rye, South Heighton, Chailey
15/11/08 Robertsbridge, Barcombe
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smithey
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eastbourne clashing with fletching thats not good for eastbourne but hey ho got to clash with some body never mind
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BonfireBoy
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Looks like I'll be giving Eastbourne a miss again this year. Always got to be Fletching for me I'm afraid.
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Pyro_Phil
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Yes Fletching all the way for me I'm afraid. Especially as its only five minutes down the road. I hear that alot of people are thinking of giving Newick a ,iss this year & going to Battel instead.
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smithey
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i will be at battle
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forrest
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Only about 4 months to go.
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smithey
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eastbourne only wont a small turn out that is why they are clashing with us
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Mercurius
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I hate to argue but when the date was chosen I was under the impression Fletching were planning to hold their event on the 25th and the 11th October was the free weekend. Personally I wanted us to go on the 4th so we didn't annoy the Police by taking up their day off.
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forrest
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Only 3 months to go people
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RICH ROOKIE
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fletching had not made a final decision regarding their date, we normally go the 25th but due to our marshals only being available on the 11th this is the date we have to run, we are sorry that we have to clash with Eastbourne but we wish you every success for your night and hope that we will be able to join you next year.
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Mercurius
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It seems we are now at the tender mercies of Wealden District Council and the Sussex Police.
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JD&COKE
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ill be at Fletching I think unless someone can put me up for the night so can have a drink . as if i go fletching ill be sobber all night
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Ghoti
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You laying off the wine gums that night then?
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smithey
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i will put u up for the night jd&coke
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Lady Treason
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I'm not sure what we will be doing...
Some want to give Eastboure a go and some want to go and play in Fleching..
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Lady Treason
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Sorry to have to say this but we can no longer have a DISCO on our night as the pub we were going to have it in has gone bust
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Foghorn
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It is a shame that so many have to clash when there are perfectly good weekends at the end of November that could be used. Is there some reason why the season ends so early?
Foghorn
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JD&COKE
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so does any one no when when the school hoildays fall this autum ?? As im hopping to go away then
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Mercurius
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| Foghorn wrote: | It is a shame that so many have to clash when there are perfectly good weekends at the end of November that could be used. Is there some reason why the season ends so early?
Foghorn |
The police budget won't run to any more overtime? It gets so cold that even the thickest stripes can't keep 'em warm? Force of habit? As far as I know there is no law against processing into December.
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forrest
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| Mercurius wrote: | | Foghorn wrote: | It is a shame that so many have to clash when there are perfectly good weekends at the end of November that could be used. Is there some reason why the season ends so early?
Foghorn |
The police budget won't run to any more overtime? It gets so cold that even the thickest stripes can't keep 'em warm? Force of habit? As far as I know there is no law against processing into December. |
Yep got to agree far too bloody cold. Robertsbridge can get pretty damn cold mid November time. The only reason I don't feel it is because of the amount of alcohol consumed.
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Guest
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| forrest wrote: | | Mercurius wrote: | | Foghorn wrote: | It is a shame that so many have to clash when there are perfectly good weekends at the end of November that could be used. Is there some reason why the season ends so early?
Foghorn |
The police budget won't run to any more overtime? It gets so cold that even the thickest stripes can't keep 'em warm? Force of habit? As far as I know there is no law against processing into December. |
Yep got to agree far too bloody cold. Robertsbridge can get pretty damn cold mid November time. The only reason I don't feel it is because of the amount of alcohol consumed. |
think its to do with tradition and the weather around that time can be very unpredictiable
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Foghorn
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School holiday dateHalf-term is from 25th Oct to 2nd Nov so sadly 2 good bonfires missed as shall be away then.
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Mercurius
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| forrest wrote: | | Mercurius wrote: | | Foghorn wrote: | It is a shame that so many have to clash when there are perfectly good weekends at the end of November that could be used. Is there some reason why the season ends so early?
Foghorn |
The police budget won't run to any more overtime? It gets so cold that even the thickest stripes can't keep 'em warm? Force of habit? As far as I know there is no law against processing into December. |
Yep got to agree far too bloody cold. Robertsbridge can get pretty damn cold mid November time. The only reason I don't feel it is because of the amount of alcohol consumed. |
Nyah, I reckon it's the sonic vibrations from all the drumming in the hall which generate heat by agitating the molecules in the bloodstream. A little physics can go a long way....
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forrest
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The season is fast approaching now. Over Lindfield we've started back down our workshed starting to sort things out.
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Mercurius
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| forrest wrote: | | The season is fast approaching now. Over Lindfield we've started back down our workshed starting to sort things out. |
I'd love to go to go to Lindfield for a change one year, but I can't see many societies who'd be willing to pass up Lewes.
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forrest
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| Mercurius wrote: | | forrest wrote: | | The season is fast approaching now. Over Lindfield we've started back down our workshed starting to sort things out. |
I'd love to go to go to Lindfield for a change one year, but I can't see many societies who'd be willing to pass up Lewes. |
The last couple of years we've had a small group come over from Burgess Hill and we normally get Chailey in attendence. A great night out for the youngsters if its mid week as we're done nice & early. Which gives me time to get down to Lewes after.
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Mercurius
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You must process very early if you can still get into Lewes, find somewhere to park and still have time to catch the displays...
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forrest
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All over and done with by 9pm at Lindfield. My mate then picks me up and drops me off in Lewes by the tunnel. So im in Lewes by 10pm join in the Waterloo firesite procession and watch the fireworks and the final processions.
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