Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject: Hailsham 17/10/09
Just for Rockape who asked me to open the thread for their celebrations. So all info and gossip on Hailsham here please. _________________ "Bonfire boys do it with a bang!"
Thank you very much sir. Hope I didn't cause you any hassle!!
Sorry nothing very exciting to report. I know most of the societies that attend Hailsham don't have representation on these boards, but here we go. Righty-o Boyes and Belles. There are going to be some changes to Hailsham bonfire for the 2009 event, not only will there be a longer more "scenic" route for this years event but following talks between us and the Police due to ever increasing crowd numbers around the town centre we have decided to employ "Boom boxes" for our rookies, as used at Hastings and Robertsbridge instead of dropping them on the floor, I think if we hadn't made this offer the Police would have made the decision for us and banned them completely, (obviously this doesn't apply to the firesite where you are free to enjoy your celebration however you see fit) We still want to hear as much noise as possible in the procession, so in order to keep the noise levels up it is my intention to try and supply visiting socities with "Boom boxes" should they require them. Therefore if you intend to attend Hailsham this year and would like a "Boom box" for your society please let me know via PM or these boards at the earliest opportunity so that I can do my best to try and arrange for one to be made for you. _________________ Lest we forget
Last edited by rockape65 on Sat May 23, 2009 6:38 pm; edited 1 time in total
Waterloo put up a little contingent last year, but we mainly do Hastings (I think that is what clashes with you - really must check the diary before starting a reply!).
I'll let people who may be interested in Hailsham again know. _________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/]
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8pm Procession halts at the war memorial to pay their respects
8:35pm Procession returns to the HQ for turnaround
9pm 2nd Procession moves off from the HQ
9:15pm Procession arrives at the firesite for prayers and lighting of the Bonfire
9:30pm Fireworks followed by destruction of an effigy of Guido Fawkes
We request that you
1/ refrain from the consumption of alcohol in the procession.
2/ Only dischage fireworks in a safe and considerate manner so as to not cause harm or distress to any member of the public, A captain of each society will be briefed prior to the procession moving off to ensure that everyone understands what is expected of them.
3/ No "home made" fireworks in the procession.
4/ Please remember our firesite is next to an old peoples home, Whilst you are welcome to join us around the fire at the end of the evening it is requested that no fireworks are discharged after midnight.
5/ There is to be no "fire jumping"
6/ Flares are discourged and you are asked not to use them.
7/ There is no lower limit on the use of torches by children, however Parents and guardians are reminded that they are responsible for the safe use of torches by their charges. _________________ Lest we forget
The boom box requested for the use of Waterloo Bonfire society at Hailsham has gone into production, we hope to have it ready in time for a "test run" at Rotherfield. _________________ Lest we forget
The boom box requested for the use of Waterloo Bonfire society at Hailsham has gone into production, we hope to have it ready in time for a "test run" at Rotherfield.
Glad to read/hear that
---> _________________
"November the fifth a night of mischief"
I walk for fun and charity Long live the bonfire season
Okay, just to clarify the rules regarding the discharge of Fireworks at Hailsham Bonfire for visiting societies.
No fireworks to be discharged at the HQ either before the 1st pocession or during the interval.
We request that you pay your respects and do not discharge fireworks during the procession to the war memorial.
Once the firecrackers have been fired at the war memorial "Boom boxes" only are allowed in the High St
Once you have left the High St and turned right into vicarage lane the Police will tolerate the safe discharge of fireworks on the ground for the remainder of the 1st procession until you reach South rd (approx 100yds from the HQ) where a marshal will ask you to cease the discharge of Fireworks.
No fireworks at the turnaround please!!
2nd Procession, once you have left South rd (a marshal will tell you when you are clear) the Police will again tolerate the safe discharge of Fireworks on the ground for the whole of the second procession including the High st (provided the C in C or I don't decide it's too crowded) a marshal will ask you to cease the discharge of fireworks as you approach the firesite due to the fact we have to pass through the crowd.
This has taken some serious negotiations to get this concession from the Police, if you are intending to attend Hailsham please don't screw this up for us!!
As usual, once you're on the firesite..............Fill yer boots!!! _________________ Lest we forget
Last edited by rockape65 on Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:42 pm; edited 1 time in total
Okay, just to clarify the rules regarding the discharge of Fireworks at Hailsham Bonfire for visiting societies.
No fireworks to be discharged at the HQ either before the 1st pocession or during the interval.
We request that you pay your respects and do not discharge fireworks during the procession to the war memorial.
Once the firecrackers have been fired at the war memorial "Boom boxes" only are allowed in the High St
Once you have left the High St and turned right into vicarage lane the Police will tolerate the safe discharge of fireworks on the ground for the remainder of the 1st procession until you reach South rd (approx 100yds from the HQ) where a marshal will ask you to cease the discharge of Fireworks.
No fireworks at the turnaround please!!
2nd Procession, once you have left South rd (a marshal will tell you when you are clear) the Police will again tolerate the safe discharge of Fireworks on the ground for the whole of the second procession including the High st (provided the C in C or I don't decide it's too crowded) a marshal will ask you to cease the discharge of fireworks as you approach the firesite due to the fact we have to pass through the crowd.
This has taken some serious negotiations to get this concession from the Police, if you are intending to attend Hailsham please don't screw this up for us!!
As usual, once you're on the firesite..............Fill yer boots!!! If you can't fill yer own boots please feel free to fill GF4PM and lbs's boots instead
Sounds fair enough and fun ! _________________ Remember Remember The Fifth Of November . . V
Well negotiated that man. Seems very fair and lets hope it is respected by the societies for use at future bonfires.
Talking to Waterloo members, it looks like the same group as last year will be going (we had such fun) with the possibility of a few addidtions. _________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/]
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Excellent news about banger tolerance and boom boxes, etc Shame about the flares (nice legs though) Would love to come "fill my boots" at Hailsham, but will be going "Boomshakalaah" at Hastings
The "boom box" requested by Waterloo for use in the 1st procession in the High st at Hailsham is complete and has been road tested and is now in the paint shop, we are taking it to Rotherfield for acoustic tests!!!!! Anyone from Waterloo is welcome to pop back during the procession for a "test drive" (we're only three socities behind you in the procession) It'll be the middle one of the three we're taking. _________________ Lest we forget
The "boom box" requested by Waterloo for use in the 1st procession in the High st at Hailsham is complete and has been road tested and is now in the paint shop, we are taking it to Rotherfield for acoustic tests!!!!! Anyone from Waterloo is welcome to pop back during the procession for a "test drive" (we're only three socities behind you in the procession) It'll be the middle one of the three we're taking.
Can I be a test pilot _________________ Remember Remember The Fifth Of November . . V
Seeing as it's a "test run" it would be rude NOT to allow our Bonfire brethren to give it a good work out!! Just hope she's loud enough, otherwise it'll be all round!!! lol
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Shame about the flares (nice legs though) 
all round!!! lol