Bonfire night question (not tfor Lewes Bonfire society inbreds) ....

[Nibble]

Bearing in mind I won't be gracing Lewes with my presence anymore due to it's unwelcoming atmosphere and the society's inability to organise a piss up in a brewery plus they seem to be dicouraging visitors due to their inherant elistist twaddle can anyone recommend a good bonfire night to attend? I went to Shoreham one about ten yrs aback and it was great. That one still occur and is it any good still?

 

[Racek]

I went for a piss up in a brewery in Lewes one bonfire night. It was a great night.

 

[Common as Mook]

Bearing in mind I won't be gracing Lewes with my presence anymore due to it's unwelcoming atmosphere and the society's inability to organise a piss up in a brewery plus they seem to be dicouraging visitors due to their inherant elistist twaddle can anyone recommend a good bonfire night to attend? I went to Shoreham one about ten yrs aback and it was great. That one still occur and is it any good still?

Agreed. Cuckfield is always nice.

 

[Brovion]

Bearing in mind I won't be gracing Lewes with my presence anymore due to it's unwelcoming atmosphere and the society's inability to organise a piss up in a brewery plus they seem to be dicouraging visitors due to their inherant elistist twaddle can anyone recommend a good bonfire night to attend? I went to Shoreham one about ten yrs aback and it was great. That one still occur and is it any good still?

Ooooh you're going to get into trouble ...

 

[VAL1850]

Battle is always good - All pubs open, big procession , good friendly crowds without the idiots Bonfire with the backdrop of the Abbey - only downside is getting there where you are limited to driving unless you happen to live on the train route


This was such a good recommendation - so good in fact have just read that this years is cancelled - Dooooooh!!!!!

Battel Bonfire Boyes Website

 

[Nibble]

I'll be on train so there is that to consider.

 

[surrey jim]

Lindfield used to have a relatively large display. Not been for around 5 years though.

 

[Phat Baz 68]

I think the Inbreds thing is a bit OTT mate !!

 

[seagully]

Battle is always good - All pubs open, big procession , good friendly crowds without the idiots Bonfire with the backdrop of the Abbey - only downside is getting there where you are limited to driving unless you happen to live on the train route


This was such a good recommendation - so good in fact have just read that this years is cancelled - Dooooooh!!!!!

Battel Bonfire Boyes Website

I believe it's still going ahead, albeit on a much smaller scale as the battlefield is too muddy to use. It's not been as good since it was moved there from the High Street anyway IMO

 

[jevs]

Man up a bit Nibble and get your arse into Lewes. Probably the greatest firework displays on earth.

 

[Dunk]

Did one of the big boys throw a firework near your little ears?

Doesn't Hove Cricket Ground do something each year? I've heard it is pretty welcoming.

 

[GreersElbow]

Did one of the big boys throw a firework near your little ears?

Doesn't Hove Cricket Ground do something each year? I've heard it is pretty welcoming.

Nothing spectacular though

 

[Icy Gull]

The last time I went to Lewes for bonfire night it put me in mind of a Wicker Man tribute, but unfortunately without a naked Britt Ekland.

 

[Earlybird]

I'll be in Lancing watching the Dev Squad, sod fireworks!

 

[The Large One]

Bearing in mind I won't be gracing Lewes with my presence anymore due to it's unwelcoming atmosphere and the society's inability to organise a piss up in a brewery plus they seem to be dicouraging visitors due to their inherant elistist twaddle can anyone recommend a good bonfire night to attend? I went to Shoreham one about ten yrs aback and it was great. That one still occur and is it any good still?

I don't think you were welcome in the first place.

In fact, I don't think any of the societies put out a welcome mat. The only reason thousands turn up is because no-one can stop them.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Nothing spectacular though

Disagree - it's over £10k of fireworks and carries on for around 40 minutes. Beer and food is available as well ( no pub lockouts like Lewes ). To add to all of that you're supporting a local charity.

 

[Notters]

Lewes. In all seriousness though, it should be a lot quieter this year as it's a Monday.

 

[Notters]

Disagree - it's over £10k of fireworks and carries on for around 40 minutes. Beer and food is available as well ( no pub lockouts like Lewes ). To add to all of that you're supporting a local charity.

I've been to Lewes for the last twelve years and never had any problem getting served in any one of the 7 or 8 pubs I tend to frequent on the night.

 

[teaboy]

Disagree - it's over £10k of fireworks and carries on for around 40 minutes. Beer and food is available as well ( no pub lockouts like Lewes ). To add to all of that you're supporting a local charity.

Anyone can put up £10k of fireworks over 40 minutes. £250 a minute isn't that much. It's what you do with it that counts.

Nibble - I doubt you'll be missed....

 

[jevs]

Lewes. In all seriousness though, it should be a lot quieter this year as it's a Monday.

And the fact that the police and various societies have banned dropping bangers in the processions