Barcombe Bonfire Society

Barcombe Bonfire Society In true Sussex bonfire tradition, Barcombe Bonfire Society keeps it alive in our village!

The spring bbq is ago!Come join us for hot dogs, burgers and drinks!(Responsible drink is always advised)
03/05/2024

The spring bbq is ago!
Come join us for hot dogs, burgers and drinks!
(Responsible drink is always advised)

Our spring bbq is right around the corner! 🌞The weather forecast is looking cheery, so hope to see you all later today!B...
03/05/2024

Our spring bbq is right around the corner! 🌞
The weather forecast is looking cheery, so hope to see you all later today!
Bring your camping chairs and blankets. We'll be stocked full of drinks and snacks for the whole family.
(Responsible drinking, always encouraged) 🍻

🍻Our spring BBQ is next Friday (3rd May), 5-9pm, at Barcombe Sports Pavilion!We'll be stocked with a fantastic array of ...
26/04/2024

🍻Our spring BBQ is next Friday (3rd May), 5-9pm, at Barcombe Sports Pavilion!
We'll be stocked with a fantastic array of drinks, snacks and a full bbq of course! Bring along your camping chairs & blankets.
We'll see you there 😎
(Responsible drinking, always encouraged)

03/04/2024

We have a stall at this year’s Produce Show! Hope to see you at Barcombe village hall this Saturday (6th April)!

After careful consideration, due to health and safety concerns, and our impact on our precious environment, we have deci...
01/04/2024

After careful consideration, due to health and safety concerns, and our impact on our precious environment, we have decided that all torches moving forward starting this 2024 season will be FAIRYLIGHTS!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Easter Egg Trail earlier today. We hope you had a great time! 🐣🎉Congrats to ...
29/03/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Easter Egg Trail earlier today. We hope you had a great time! 🐣

🎉Congrats to our raffle prize winners - if you won a prize you would have received a call. Please buzz back to arrange collection.

Have a happy Easter and hopefully see you all again next year on Good Friday!

28/03/2024

🐣Its show time!

Our Easter Egg Trail is tomorrow, Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you at Barcombe Sports Pavilion and set you off on the clue-based hunt.

Don't worry Mums, Dads, family and friends, we've got you covered too with a mini café and a raffle!

Entry at £4.00 per child. Please make sure you wear sturdy footwear however there are wheelchair accessible routes too. 🥾

If your children are dairy intolerant, the Easter Bunny will be bringing a few dairy-free eggs too.

🐣Our Easter Egg Trail is this Friday!Taking place on Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you at Barcom...
25/03/2024

🐣Our Easter Egg Trail is this Friday!

Taking place on Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you at Barcombe Sports Pavilion and set you off on the clue-based hunt.

Don't worry Mums, Dads, family and friends, we've got you covered too with a mini café and a raffle!

Entry at £4.00 per child. Please make sure you wear sturdy footwear however there are wheelchair accessible routes too. 🥾

If your children are dairy intolerant, the Easter Bunny will be bringing a few dairy-free eggs too.

22/03/2024

🐣Our Easter Egg Trail is in a week!

Taking place on Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you at Barcombe Sports Pavilion and set you off on the clue-based hunt.

Don't worry Mums, Dads, family and friends, we've got you covered too with a mini café and a raffle!

Entry at £4.00 per child. Please make sure you wear sturdy footwear however there are wheelchair accessible routes too. 🥾

If your children are dairy intolerant, the Easter Bunny will be bringing a few dairy-free eggs too.

🐣Our Easter Egg Trail is on its way!Taking place on Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you at Barcomb...
20/03/2024

🐣Our Easter Egg Trail is on its way!

Taking place on Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you at Barcombe Sports Pavilion and set you off on the clue-based hunt.

Don't worry Mums, Dads, family and friends, we've got you covered too with a mini café and a raffle!

Entry at £4.00 per child. Please make sure you wear sturdy footwear however there are wheelchair accessible routes too. 🥾

If your children are dairy intolerant, the Easter Bunny will be bringing a few dairy-free eggs too.

15/03/2024

🐣Our Easter Egg Trail is in two weeks!

Taking place on Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you at Barcombe Sports Pavilion and set you off on the clue-based hunt.

Don't worry Mums, Dads, family and friends, we've got you covered too with a mini café and a raffle!

Entry at £4.00 per child. Please make sure you wear sturdy footwear however there are wheelchair accessible routes too. 🥾

If your children are dairy intolerant, the Easter Bunny will be bringing a few dairy-free eggs too.

🐣Our Easter Egg Trail is back for another year!Taking place on Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you...
11/03/2024

🐣Our Easter Egg Trail is back for another year!

Taking place on Good Friday, 29th March, from 10am - Noon. We'll meet you at Barcombe Sports Pavilion and set you off on the clue-based hunt.

Don't worry Mums, Dads, family and friends, we've got you covered too with a mini café and a raffle!

Entry at £4.00 per child. Please make sure you wear sturdy footwear however there are wheelchair accessible routes too. 🥾

If your children are dairy intolerant, the Easter Bunny will be bringing a few dairy-free eggs too.

If you want to get more involved with us, Barcombe Bonfire Society, come to the AGM on Tuesday 6th February and join the...
05/02/2024

If you want to get more involved with us, Barcombe Bonfire Society, come to the AGM on Tuesday 6th February and join the committee. The more the merrier!

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Committee Vacancies - This year we’re looking for a new Secretary as the legendary Charlie Deacon steps back from this role. The committee couldn’t be more grateful for all the time, effort and passion Charlie has put into the society. If you’re interested in finding out more about the position, email Charlie at [email protected]

18/01/2024

Can we interest you in joining us at the Royal Oak tomorrow?

We, the 2023 committee, are hosting Open Drinks 🍻 at the Royal Oak where you can join us, grab a drink and ask us questions like what it’s like being in the bonfire, joining the committee and how to get involved.

So, if you want to find out more, come and join us tomorrow (Friday 19th January) from 7:30pm!

We, the 2023 committee, are hosting Open Drinks 🍻 at the Royal Oak where you can join us, grab a drink and ask us questi...
16/01/2024

We, the 2023 committee, are hosting Open Drinks 🍻 at the Royal Oak where you can join us, grab a drink and ask us questions like what it’s like being in the bonfire, joining the committee and how to get involved.

So, if you're curious about how an Earth we pull it off each year, come and join us this Friday!

Welcome to 2024! 🎆 Are you ready for the next bonfire season?If you'd like to get more involved with Barcombe Bonfire So...
01/01/2024

Welcome to 2024! 🎆 Are you ready for the next bonfire season?

If you'd like to get more involved with Barcombe Bonfire Society this year, contact us and keep a look out for our upcoming Open Drinks 🍻 and AGM.

We're also in need of a new secretary on the committee this year. If this could be you or you'd like to find out more, please email [email protected]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

From all of us at the Barcombe Bonfire Society, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
26/12/2023

From all of us at the Barcombe Bonfire Society, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

23/12/2023

📣🎉Congratulations to our costume competition winners for 2023:

Thank you to Terry Voice from Newick Bonfire Society and Les Coppard for the judging.

🏵Best Girl - Lacey Grayling - Dickensian
🏵Best Boy - Frederick Riddle - Guardsman
🏵Best 1st Pioneer - Mel Lundin - Japanese
🏵Best 2nd Pioneer - Orla Tubb - Dickensian
🏆Best Family Group - Fire Station Cup - Henry & Penny Dorman - Dickensian
🏆Best in Procession - Bonfire Cup - Rebecca Steele - Dickensian Black Dress
🏆Best Adult Costume - Les Coppard Cup - Jennifer Clarke - Black & Red Dress
🛡Most Original in Costume - BBS Shield - Gary Loughlin - Scots Clansman
🏆Best Visiting Society - Seaford Bonfire Society

And of course congrats to Newick Bonfire Society for winning the barrel race again 👏

17/12/2023

We are delighted to share with you that our street collection raised an amazing £482.91 for The Bevern Trust & The Early Birth Association!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much to everyone who donated 🥰

02/12/2023

Wow, who’s getting ready for our online panto?! 🤩
Check out our updated list of special guests below. 🎉

We hope you enjoyed the annual bonfire celebration on Saturday. Thank you all for coming.If you wanted to support us on ...
25/11/2023

We hope you enjoyed the annual bonfire celebration on Saturday. Thank you all for coming.

If you wanted to support us on the night but didn't have cash you still can
Follow the link to do it online: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QUBPD93K
Thank you ever so much!

Thank you to everyone who has already supported us.Did you want to support us but didn't have cash? Follow the link to d...
23/11/2023

Thank you to everyone who has already supported us.

Did you want to support us but didn't have cash?

Follow the link to do it online: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QUBPD93K
Thank you ever so much!

22/11/2023

Thank you to the 2023 captains for organising their areas efficiently and thank you to all marshals for their support on the night.

Thank you to the 2023 committee for their tireless effort throughout the year.

Captains:
• Bonfire Co-ordinator: Charlie Deacon, dep. Charlie Pope and Ian Bruce, assisted by Tom Hilder
• Health & Safety Officer: Ian Allsobrook
• Procession: Charlie Pope
• Bonfire: Alistair Evans
• Fireworks: Sian Riddle
• Torches (Construction): Neil Baker
• Torches (Night): Megan Knott, dep. Katy Hills
• Bands: Linda Deacon
• Barrels: Liam Russ
• Collection: Tony Haines
• Costume Competition: Lucy Else
• Programme & External Comms: Pippa Evans
• Outmeetings: Teri Crawley & Jason Lundin

Committee:
• President: Les Coppard

• Chairman: Jason Lundin
• Vice Chairman: Neil Baker
• Secretary: Charlie Deacon
• Treasurer: Mel Lundin

• Membership Secretary: Coralie Haines
• Fundraising Secretary: Lucy Else
• Sussex Bonfire Council Liaison: Tony Haines
• Barcombe Rookies Co-ordinator: Mel Lundin
• Barcombe Rookies Liaison: Caitlin Crawley

• General Committee: Alistair Evans, Charlie Pope, Gary Weldon, Ian Bruce, Katy Hills, Liam Russ, Lucy Else, Luke French, Linda Deacon, Peter Deacon, Sian Riddle, Stephen Homan, Teri Crawley, Will Arbenz, Caitlin Crawley (Rookies), Amy Baker (Rookies), George Lundin (Rookies), Isaac Hughes (Rookies); Megan Knott and Pippa Evans stood down during the year.

22/11/2023

Thanks to everyone who came and supported our event last Saturday and made it such a success. Bonfire is a whole village endeavour, as we close the door on another season we'd like to thank all those who made it possible:

• Barcombe community for their ongoing support, on the night and at our fundraisers
• Barcombe Bonfire Society committee, directors, members and supporters for their year-round dedication and fundraising
• All captains, marshals, barrel teams, banner and fiery piece bearers for their seamless organisation
• All collectors for shaking a bucket to raise funds for our charities
• All bonfire builders, torch makers, torch dippers and those who helped with set up and clear up
• Kindred societies for their support, attendance and invitations
• Wizard Fireworks team for the excellent display, Liam Russ for lancework
• The Marching Skaletons, Celebration Samba, EarthQuake Drummers for the music
• Peter French for use of the firesite
• Bob Hunt, Neil Baker and Matt Lundin for storage and preparation facilities
• Lee, Matt, Paul, Lydia, Meg and the rest of the team at The Royal Oak for use of the pub and food
• Holmansbridge Farm, 1st Barcombe Scouts, Barcombe Stoolball Club, Barcombe School PTA and the Royal Oak for food and refreshments
• Janet Hughes, Will Arbenz, Mel Lundin and Lucy Else for feeding hungry volunteers during set-up
• Douglas Blackford for playing the Last Post and Reveille
• Les Coppard for the Exhortation and Kohima Epitaph
• Terry Voice and Les Coppard for judging the costume competition
• Ian Allsobrook for risk assessments and health & safety support
• Pippa Evans for running our social media, assisted by Jo Arbenz, and designing the programme
• Ottis Haines, Charlie Pope and Ollie Allsobrook for taking the clergy stand
• Jason Lundin for leading Bonfire Prayers
• Mel Lundin and Teri Crawley for co-ordinating the Barcombe Rookies
• St John Ambulance for first aid cover
• Sussex 4x4 Assist for the road closure teams
• Sussex Police for cover on the evening
• Reverend Sam Carter and Barcombe Church for use of St Francis
• Barcombe Village Hall for use of car park
• Barcombe C of E School for use of the playground
• Janet & Carwyn Hughes for use of their garden
• Bob Nye for use of his driveway
• Barcombe Parish Council for use of the sports pavilion and continuing support
• Dave Stace for providing a mechanical road sweeper
• Martin Evans for use of his tractor
• Charlie Pope, Ian Bruce, Neil Baker, Josh Matthews and all others for use of vehicles
• Coralie Haines for selling memberships and arranging drop-ins
• Barcombe Village Shop, the Royal Oak, Helen Button & the Barcombe Rookies for selling programmes
• James Stewart and Paper Options for programme printing
• Rob Peck for auditing the accounts
• Neil Baker and Ian Bruce for use of PA systems
• Ian Bruce, Jason Lundin and others for use of gazebos
• Hire-a-Loo for portaloos
• Mayfield Bonfire Society for lending some road signs
• Everyone else who has donated time, money, knowledge or materials

Thanks to all those who took a bucket for the house-to-house collections: Jonno Scripps, Mark Walker, Jennifer Clarke, Debbie Caswell, Will Arbenz, Jason Lundin, Pete Deacon, Linda Deacon, Charlie Pope, Sophie Baker and Helen Button.

Finally a big thank you to everyone who supported our fundraisers this year. Special mention to Lucy Else and Liam Russ for co-ordinating our popular pop-up pubs and quiz night catering; Pete & Linda Deacon for the quiz night questions; Mel Lundin and Linda Deacon for the Easter Egg Hunt; Barcombe Rookies for organising their own fundraisers.

There are probably more people to thank, so apologies if we have forgotten anyone, it takes the whole village to make this work and we are eternally grateful for your support.

Some more excellent pics of Saturday night from Simon Hennessey Thank you Simon!
21/11/2023

Some more excellent pics of Saturday night from Simon Hennessey

Thank you Simon!

68 new items added to shared album

Not forgetting huge thanks to Isfield & Little Horsted Bonfire Society, Newick Bonfire Society, Southover Bonfire Societ...
21/11/2023

Not forgetting huge thanks to Isfield & Little Horsted Bonfire Society, Newick Bonfire Society, Southover Bonfire Society and Lindfield Bonfire Society for inviting us to take part in their fantastic celebrations over the last few weeks.

Each outmeeting offers something special and a different way of doing bonfire. Join us next year!

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