[Misc] Bonfires

[Nostalgia]

Anyone know of a decent bonfire night ( Shoreham/ Brighton)with an actual bonfire, sadly most events seem to be reduced to a Firework display only. There used to be loads,pubs, clubs, parks etc.

 

[vegster]

Anyone know of a decent bonfire night ( Shoreham/ Brighton)with an actual bonfire, sadly most events seem to be reduced to a Firework display only. There used to be loads,pubs, clubs, parks etc.

That's because we are killing the planet and turning ourselves in to asthmatics.

 

[The Clamp]

Shoreham has a great one every year. On the beach by the Church of the Good Shepherd.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

I love a garden bonfire. Whatever time of year.

 

[chaileyjem]

Anyone know of a decent bonfire night ( Shoreham/ Brighton)with an actual bonfire, sadly most events seem to be reduced to a Firework display only. There used to be loads,pubs, clubs, parks etc.

Yep. Go to the bonfire society ones in various Sussex villages: they are always good.
(you've already missed a few)
20th October 2018 Northiam Haisham Seaford Neville Juniors Ninfield
27th October 2018 Ewehurst & Staplecross
3rd November 2018 Battel Newick Edenbridge
5th November 2018 Lewes Combined
10th November 2018 Rye East Hoathley Chailey South Heighton
17th November 2018 Roberstbridge Barkham
24th November 2018 Hawkhurst

 

[Kaiser_Soze]

That's because we are killing the planet and turning ourselves in to asthmatics.

Incorrect. It's due to the increase in paperwork and insurances needed to hold such events, leading to many becoming not financially viable.

 

[chaileyjem]

Incorrect. It's due to the increase in paperwork and insurances needed to hold such events, leading to many becoming not financially viable.

More likely fundraising and volunteers is difficult. (fireworks ££ and getting people to free up time is always difficult)
Its hard but the bonfire societies in Sussex are still thriving as is Lewes.

 

[Saltydog]

Yep. Go to the bonfire society ones in various Sussex villages: they are always good.
(you've already missed a few)
20th October 2018 Northiam Haisham Seaford Neville Juniors Ninfield
27th October 2018 Ewehurst & Staplecross
3rd November 2018 Battel Newick Edenbridge
5th November 2018 Lewes Combined
10th November 2018 Rye East Hoathley Chailey South Heighton
17th November 2018 Roberstbridge Barkham
24th November 2018 Hawkhurst

And there was me thinking they were held on or as near to 5th Nov..... silly me

 

[chaileyjem]

And there was me thinking they were held on or as near to 5th Nov..... silly me

Lewes always is but the societies are most Saturday nights from Sept, Oct , Nov.
One of the bonuses of living in Sussex.

If you like bonfires and fireworks and people dressing up carrying torches etc. that is.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Shoreham has a great one every year. On the beach by the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Not this year I'm afraid.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Can I throw in a plug for Brighton Lions fireworks at the Racecourse on 4th Nov. All profits go to charity. No bonfire though.

 

[Nostalgia]

Shoreham has a great one every year. On the beach by the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Not anymore, they keep delaying it until the next year i.e supposedly 2019!

 

[Nostalgia]

Exactly....where have all the bonfires gone, loads of firework displays but you can see them throughout the year!

 

[Rock Lobster]

And there was me thinking they were held on or as near to 5th Nov..... silly me

They're spread so each bonfire society can support each others events. Lewes is always on the 5th, Hastings is always the saturday closest to the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. No doubt other societies have chosen specific dates for various reasons, carnivals etc.

Enjoyed another great Hastings bonfire night yesterday

 

[chaileyjem]

Exactly....where have all the bonfires gone, loads of firework displays but you can see them throughout the year!

I just listed about 20 of em in Sussex! All featuring fully burning bonfires, Burning torches and burning (in the end) effigies - and Lewes on your doorstep is the biggest set of bonfires in the entire country. (but yes. some of the council run nights are a bit more routine)

 

[dazzer6666]

I love a garden bonfire. Whatever time of year.

So do our neighbours. Usually when we're about to eat outside.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

So do our neighbours. Usually when we're about to eat outside.

Which is why a bonfire should never be started until after dusk and only between Oct and April.

 

[dazzer6666]

Which is why a bonfire should never be started until after dusk and only between Oct and April.

So not almost every Sunday afternoon between 2 and 5pm, and if it's a sunny summer's day, make it an extra big one then ??

 

[melias shoes]

Can I throw in a plug for Brighton Lions fireworks at the Racecourse on 4th Nov. All profits go to charity. No bonfire though.

That was always a huge bonfire years ago.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Lindfield is on the 5th