2009 Sussex Bonfire Calender

forrest · 2009 Sussex Bonfire Calender

I know the 2008 season has only just finished, but time to get your mouths watering with some confirmed dates for next year already.

19/9/09 Mayfield
3/10/09 Rotherfield
17/10/09 Hastings
31/10/09 Newick
5/11/09 Lindfield/Lewes
7/11/09 Battle

Naturally if anyone has any other dates please feel free to add them to this thread so we can keep the calender up to date.

Clunk

Provisionally, South Heighton are going on October 31st- I hope they change it as I like Newick!

forrest

Thanks for that one Mark. So the calender looks something like this. all dates to be confirmed though.

19/9/09 Mayfield
3/10/09 Rotherfield
17/10/09 Hastings
31/10/09 Newick/South Heighton
5/11/09 Lindfield/Lewes
7/11/09 Battle

rockape65

Firstly, Happy new year to you all, hope the credit crunch isn't hitting you too hard!!! Now back to the thread, Hailsham will be holding our event on the 17th of Oct.

guyfawkesforpm

Littlehampton are on the 31st october

forrest

So early in the year, but the 2009 calender is taking shape nicely.

5/09/09 Uckfield TBC
12/09/09 Crowborough TBC
19/9/09 Mayfield
26/09/09 Burgess Hill TBC
3/10/09 Rotherfield
10/10/09 Fletching TBC
17/10/09 Hastings/Hailsham
31/10/09 Newick/South Heighton/Littlehampton
5/11/09 Lindfield/Lewes
7/11/09 Battle

hightower · Burgess Hill bonfire

Burgess Hill bonfire is planned for 26th September. Our 40th year also.

Clunk

Busy night on the 31st then!

If we finish as early as we usually do, I should be able to get up to Newick in time for the fireworks.

Another year when I don't get to Littlehampton, hopefully 2010 Sean and co Very Happy

Ghoti

Nothing for the 24th then?

I do hate no events in the middle of the season, I seem to forget what to do on a Saturday night. Perhaps there will be another pub crawl around Lewes like previous years.

Still, last 'quiet' year in Lewes before a Friday and Saturday night.

forrest

I'm guessing that on the 24th October will be Nevill, Firle & Staplecross.

Clunk

I'm guessing East Hoathly will go on the 7th Nov and will no doubt be heaving as usual, then Barcombe and Robertsbridge on the 14th.

rockape65

Yeah we thought that then also thought it highly unlikely that Rye would run on the same night as Battle so maybe they'll run on the 14th pushing Robertsbridge and Barcombe out to the 21st? could be some interesting dates still to come. East Hoathly on 14th maybe? scratch

forrest

Yes looks like the second half of the season could be interesting as far as dates are concerned.

forrest

Ok peeps, just been doing some fishing for some more dates and after speaking to one of my many contacts I can now cxonfirm that Rye will be on the 14th Nov and Robertsbridge on the 21st Nov. So a updated calender now looks something like this.

5/09/09 Uckfield TBC
12/09/09 Crowborough TBC
19/9/09 Mayfield
26/09/09 Burgess Hill TBC
3/10/09 Rotherfield
10/10/09 Fletching TBC
17/10/09 Hastings/Hailsham
24/10/09 Nevill/Staplecross/Firle all TBC
31/10/09 Newick/South Heighton/Littlehampton
5/11/09 Lindfield/Lewes
7/11/09 Battle
14/11/09 Rye
21/11/09 Robertsbridge

forrest

Looks like Barcombe will be on 14th November this year. Though this date has yet to be confirmed at their AGM.

RICH ROOKIE

Fletching will definately be on the 10th October.

forrest

This year's calender is starting to take shape nicely.

5/09/09 Uckfield TBC
12/09/09 Crowborough TBC
19/9/09 Mayfield
26/09/09 Burgess Hill TBC
3/10/09 Rotherfield
10/10/09 Fletching
17/10/09 Hastings/Hailsham
24/10/09 Nevill/Staplecross/Firle all TBC
31/10/09 Newick/South Heighton/Littlehampton
5/11/09 Lindfield/Lewes
7/11/09 Battle
14/11/09 Rye/Barcombe
21/11/09 Robertsbridge

Clunk

An extra week to the season, Cool

With Robertsbridge going on it's own it'll be even louder than usual! Shocked

ROOKIE

Great work on the dates Forest. This season is absolutely mouth watering.We will be able to go Newick & Battle as well as Barcombe & Robertsbridge. I can't wait.

bonfirebelle

Hey where's East Hoathly in the calendar? lol

Firecracker

Not sure that its been confirmed yet. I know Forrest has had difficulty finding out, I'm sure he'll let you know as soon as he does. Isnt it usually Sat after Lewes, or nearest Sat to 11th Nov Question

guyfawkesforpm

Remembrance Sunday is the 8th this year so East Hoathly will be Saturday the 7th has they always run the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday

Firecracker

I was almost right Exclamation

bonfirebelle

Cool thank you, would love to do Battle but transport dictates Hoathly lol x

forrest

Well I think this now all the major bonfires listed for this year. Only a few minor ones to go.

5/09/09 Uckfield
12/09/09 Crowborough TBC
19/9/09 Mayfield
26/09/09 Burgess Hill
3/10/09 Rotherfield
10/10/09 Fletching
17/10/09 Hastings/Hailsham
24/10/09 Nevill/Staplecross/Firle all TBC
31/10/09 Newick/South Heighton/Littlehampton
5/11/09 Lindfield/Lewes
7/11/09 Battle/East Hoathly/Chailey
14/11/09 Rye/Barcombe
21/11/09 Robertsbridge

RICH ROOKIE

HEY FOREST, HERES ONE TO MESS YOUR CALENDER, FLETCHING WILL NOT BE RUNNING ON THE 10TH OCTOBER THIS YEAR, WE HAVE MOVED IT TO THE 24TH OCTOBER, SORRY TO EVERYONE WHO WE WILL BE CLASHING WITH, WE HAVE MOVED THIS DUE TO THE SAFETY ASPECT OF THE VILLAGE, SORRY.

RICH ROOKIE

HEY FOREST, HERES ONE TO MESS YOUR CALENDER, FLETCHING WILL NOT BE RUNNING ON THE 10TH OCTOBER THIS YEAR, WE HAVE MOVED IT TO THE 24TH OCTOBER, SORRY TO EVERYONE WHO WE WILL BE CLASHING WITH, WE HAVE MOVED THIS DUE TO THE SAFETY ASPECT OF THE VILLAGE, SORRY.

forrest

Thanks Rich Rookie. That now means we have a free weekend on the 10th October then.5/09/09 Uckfield
12/09/09 Crowborough TBC
19/9/09 Mayfield
26/09/09 Burgess Hill
3/10/09 Rotherfield
10/10/09 FREE WEEKEND
17/10/09 Hastings/Hailsham
24/10/09 Fletching - CONFIRMED Nevill/Staplecross/Firle all TBC
31/10/09 Newick/South Heighton/Littlehampton
5/11/09 Lindfield/Lewes
7/11/09 Battle/East Hoathly/Chailey
14/11/09 Rye/Barcombe
21/11/09 Robertsbridge

Firecracker

What are we going to do on the 10th?! We cant have a week without a bonfire to go to. Any ideas anyone?

Clunk

East Grinstead needs a bonfire Wink

A blank week in the middle of the season is no fun!

forrest

Funny you should say that Clunk as I was thinking the very same thing as i was walking around the town getting my bearings this morning. A torchlight procession through the old town would look very nice I feel. Very Happy

guyfawkesforpm

just a idea Idea

how about moving the wedding to the 10th and going to Valencia next year Wink

rockape65

Hows about we find a big field we can borrow, arrange a bloody great big beer tent, build a monster bonfire and let rip!!! (Bring your own fireworks and no public allowed!!!!) Very Happy

Effigy built co-operatively with appropriate theme!

Clunk

Sounds good Rockape but I'm sure H+S would put a stop to it, speaking of which we have a window for Eastbourne to try and run again Cool

rockape65

Ahh but you see it would be a private do!! no entry fee, no public, no health & safety busy bodies!! Would be great if Eastbourne BS could pull it off for the 10th (if only to see Nick in his new Pirate finery!!) but they're leaving it a bit late!!! If they don't get a bonfire up and running soon they'll never get one going, I imagine the Police and council will block any attempt to start a new bonfire anywhere!!! But there's no harm hoping!

forrest

Yes would be nice if Eastbourne could get off the ground this year seeing as there is now a free Saturday in the calender. All depends on the emergency services etc.

Firecracker

I think Eastbourne getting a night together on the 10th Oct would be the best idea, not sure how East Grinstead would feel about us taking over their town for the night. At the very last we need a party of some kind that night. Maybe Forrest and I should bring the wedding forward! Laughing

OoleyTooley1 · Eastbourne date

Hi all,
at last I can stop lurking and give you some news. Eastbourne has permission to run an event on Saturday 24th October. Details and invitations will follow later in the year.

Sadly we realise that we clash with others and apologise to those societies however Eastbourne will be looking at keeping this date in the future as it’s the same day as the Eastbourne marathon. We have been working away in the background with the local council and the date was decided upon a long time ago but we were not very inclined to publish it after events (or not!) in recent years. We would have been very unlikely to get permission to run on 10th as it’s the same day as the Eastbourne Beer Festival.

However we are all pretty happy as I'm sure you can appreciate!
Cheers! Very Happy

rockape65

That's great news, well done to everyone concerned can't imagine that was a smooth ride!!! Would rather it was the same day as the beer fest!!! PDT_Aliboronz_24

Hope it's not the same route as the half marathon!!!! Confused

forrest

Thats great news for Eastbourne Bonfire and all involved with them. Here's hoping you have a great night and all goes well for you. Shame you werent able to fill the free weekend we have in the calender because of the resasons stated. But at least you're of the ground and running.

forrest

Updated calenderfor 2009.

5/09/09 Uckfield
12/09/09 Crowborough
19/9/09 Mayfield
26/09/09 Burgess Hill
3/10/09 Rotherfield
10/10/09 FREE WEEKEND
17/10/09 Hastings/Hailsham
24/10/09 Fletching - CONFIRMED/Eastbourne - CONFIRMED Nevill/Firle all TBC
31/10/09 Newick/South Heighton/Littlehampton/Staplecross
5/11/09 Lindfield/Lewes
7/11/09 Battle/East Hoathly/Chailey
14/11/09 Rye/Barcombe
21/11/09 Robertsbridge

BonfireBoy

Yes good news about Eastbourne. Now just got to make up my mind where to go on the 24th & 31st October! Confused

Clunk

Usually it would be Nevill for me but Eastbourne needs the support so I'll be there, if this year is a success hopefully it'll be a regular.

forrest

Anyone out there got itchy feet yet Question

Only another 19 weeks or 4 1/2 months to go until september

rockape65

Only seems to be a few of us about Mr Forrest!!!! Thought Eastbournes great bit of news might generate a flurry of activity but alas none was forthcoming!! All I can assume is that they're all bogged down by the health and safety minefield and too busy preparing for their respective nights or they're down the Seagulls shop trying to get their tickets for Saturday? (don't bother unless you're on your own, been trying to get a block of three - but to no joy!!) Come on the Seagulls!!!!

forrest

I got my ticket for today's game about 8 weeks ago. Or should i say Firecracker got it fr=or me. Very Happy

rockape65

Ok I know this is strictly a bonfire forum but hopefully admin will allow me this one indescretion, for those of you not slightly interested in events down the road in Brighton/Falmer I apologise unreservedly, but I promise this will be my last post on the matter, now where was I? Oh Yes! YEEEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!! SEEEEEEAGULLS!!!!! WEEEEEEEE!! YIPPPPPP YAHHHHHH!!!!! WOOOOOOOO! YIPEEEEEEEE YEEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!! YES YES YES!!!

WOOOOOOO!!! Ahem, ok that's that out of my system, Thank you very much for your patience.

forrest

Firecracker

Lol, I don't know whether Forrest was more excited before or after the game, he was like a giggley school boy! Laughing

rockape65

Well get in there quick girl, before it wears off!!! Now's the time to be asking for all those little extras for the wedding!!! Laughing

Firecracker

Very good idea Exclamation

Although in fairness I am usually one of those girls that gets what I want Laughing

I'm sure I could think of a few more things though Exclamation

rockape65

Uh oh! Think you'd better get some overtime in Forrest sounds like you may be needing a little extra cash soon! Laughing

Hope you both have many great Bonfire seasons together, talking of Bonfire, I don't know if any of their members are registered here yet but thought i'd say hello and welcome to Isfield Bonfire society who joined the Sussex Bonfire council on Wednesday evening, always good to see our numbers swell, apparently they intend to hold some kind of procession, though no date was given. (If anyone has their contact details would you be so kind as to post them to me via a PM so we can keep our records up to date - Thanks) The thing that worried me was how many societies reported a shortfall in financies!! Could be our biggest threat over the coming year or two!! Oh, don't know if you're aware Forrest but Neville confirmed their event as the 24th on Wednesday night.

forrest

Mmmm Isfield. Not much over there. but hey hopefully they'll run on the 10th October so we don't have a spare weekend. Love to do some overtime at work except there's none avaliable at the mo. So having to do some Sunday's instead which is extra pay and have a day off in the week.

As for finances i feel thats another thread.

Firecracker

I'm sure it won't matter how little Isfield has, bonfires are always fun, its the people that make it enjoyable and like you say hopefully they will run on the 10th October, we have to do something that night and it would be good if as many of us as possible can go to support them as well as Eastbourne on the 24th.

rockape65

Crumbs!! Don't know if i'd want to fly solo on my first ever event!! I know they've been doing fireworks for years but don't know what experience they've got over there with regard to the managment of the procession, the torches etc etc. But FC is right, no matter how big or small we've gotta stick together and support each other.

Firecracker

I have to be honest, myself and Forrest desperatly need something to happen on the 10th as we need an excuse not to be somewhere Exclamation

Maybe we could organise our own get together, a Sussex Bonfire Forum night out Laughing

On second thought is that wise Exclamation

Firecracker

Ive just had another idea Idea

, not sure if its any good but hey ho, worth suggesting. Is there any way we could organise an event on the 10th Oct to raise funds for all bonfire societies or at least the ones that are willing to help/attend. I'm not sure what and I'm sure there is someone alot cleverer than me out there that could think of something. Just a thought Question

forrest

A sponsored drink-a-thon? Laughing

Firecracker

I'm being serious Exclamation

There must be something we could do.

rockape65

If we can't find anything Bonfire related to do lets all just hop on the ferry to Dieppe that morning and spend the day on a fact finding mission/cultural exchange! Wink

Firecracker

Lol thats me out then, I don't have a passport! Rolling Eyes

guyfawkesforpm

with no pastport i take it the honeymoon will in linfield than Laughing

forrest

guyfawkesforpm

Quote from facebook "Darren Lucas more pcs of linfield bonfire down the years." Rolling Eyes

forrest

Only 3 more months to go!

Firecracker

Hurrah

Can't wait, got my new jumper, I'm all ready to go Exclamation

casper

hightower · Isfield Bonfire Society

I understand that Isfield are holding their night on 30th October (friday) but will not be inviting societies to procession in their first year. Still can go as member of public.

forrest

Only 8 weeks to go until Uckfield!

Firecracker

Lol and we wont be here to go! Rolling Eyes

forrest

Just to get everybody going I've opened up a few of the celebration threads for this year. Not long o go now, I can almost smell the torches and gunpowder Exclamation

rockape65

How's about on the "spare" 10th arranging a firework display or something for serving soldiers, veterans and their families? To show our appreciation of our troops in our own unique way, would be a massive PR coup. I would do safety officer. risk asessments etc as we're all wrapped up at hailsham. I'm sure we would have no trouble getting funds if we nailed the media. And would the Police dare oppose it? Just a thought, Oh and a beer tent, me thinks!!!!!

Firecracker

Sounds good to me, they need all the help and support they can get!

Ghoti

Looks like Waterloo are going to hold their costume comp on that spare Saturday, so at loeast it will still be a bonfire related activity with beer for me Wink

V

Firecracker

tat sounds Messy Exclamation

I like it

forrest

Right seeing as the season starts on Saturday I'm now going to close this thread.

2009 Sussex Bonfire Calender

Burgess Hill bonfire

Eastbourne date

Isfield Bonfire Society