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NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2009
Well here we go again another Bonfire Season rapidly approaching…can you smell the paraffin? This is where our efforts get rewarded. Hope your costumes are coming on well.
An article in ‘About Town’ about us will appear in the September edition. Look out for this.
Our beer is taking off but I do need some help co-ordinating it. Please can you contact me if you can help, any help does go a long way. Perks are to be had so let me know!
I am pleased to announce that our Beer will be showcased at a Beer Festival at the Martlets Hall over our weekend. I have some tickets for beer team volunteers but you must promise not to get too drunk!
FINALLY we all want to have a GREAT NIGHT to be remembered on our 40th Night, only with your help can this happen. To volunteer please speak to one of the committee (contact details are below). The captains have been duly charged with their jobs and will be on the hunt for volunteers.
Enjoy the newsletter, if you have any comments about it or any other matter, please give me a call. Look forward to seeing you at Uckfield.
Nick
Membership Renewal LAST REMINDER
2008 Membership expires on 31st August 2009 and if you have not renewed you will NOT be allowed to attend out-meetings or walk on our night. Please renew your membership as soon as possible. We need you all! If you know of anyone who you think would like to join, please encourage them to do so.
Please remember that any outfits that you or your children wear may not be fire retardant and may burn or melt when exposed to naked flame. Sounds obvious to many but please ensure that you wear appropriate materials which do not put yourself or your children in danger.
Risk Assessment
It is all our responsibility to ensure that we have a safe and fun evening, of course H&S sometimes goes too far but it is critical that everyone is vigilant and aware of the risks to themselves and others. You all have a duty to read and adhere to the Risk Assessment attached to the email distribution.
Please remember to read the Risk Assessment, it is a requirement for this to be read and understood by all members as non adherence could lead to injury to oneself or others and endanger your society.
If you need a hard copy please
Our Night’s preparations…
With just 1 month to go preparations are still going on. Volunteers for jobs are being sought, this is where you can help, I do not need to explain what would happen if no help is offered. Your society needs you…..
Torches
Steve Weeding and his band of helpers have done a sterling effort in getting the torches made and they are ready for dipping on the Friday (25th) All hands are needed at the shed. Please come down to relieve some of the hard work they do for you. It is appreciated.
Programmes
3000 programme have been printed and these are now ready for sale. Burgess Hill is a big place and programme sellers are urgently needed to sell all the programmes for this major fundraising source. Any help is appreciated (even if it is just your street)
Please contact
On the 26th September
Times
1800 – Arrival of members and visiting societies in
1840 – Short service of remembrance outside
1915 – Handing out of torches to societies
1930 – First procession from
2000 – Fire banners join and lead procession up to Silverdale road
2015 – All societies arrive in Silverdale road and a short break to allow any traffic build up to clear
2025 – Handing out of torches to societies
2030 – Second procession from Silverdale road (rolling road closure restarts)
2040 – Society Firework banners lead procession to
2130 – All societies arrive in
2145 – Firework Display
2215 – Lighting of Bonfire & Judging of Fancy Dress
Our Bonfire Field Captain will need help Building the Bonfire and this needs to be roped off and marshalled, only with your help can this happen. To volunteer Please contact Neil Smith.
Boys Club Refreshments
Glynis Tims has kindly agreed to help co-ordinate operations inside the Boys Club. Glynis needs a plentiful supply of cakes and sandwiches – Can you help here?
We have an increasing demand for
Clear Up
We are responsible for the mess that we create and as usual we need a clear up team on the Sunday to help out. Again any help offered is a help. We need you to help us here. Please contact Neil Smith.
Coaches/Minibus
Coaches or Mini Bus’ are being arranged for many nights including
Please contact
The Society reserves the right to cancel any coach that does not have sufficient support.
Bonfire Calendar 2009. (Bold to be attended by Burgess Hill Bonfire)
5/09/09 Uckfield
12/09/09 Crowborough
19/9/09 Mayfield
26/09/09 Burgess Hill
3/10/09 Rotherfield & Mark Cross
17/10/09 Hastings / Hailsham
24/10/09 Fletching / Eastbourne / Nevill / Firle
31/10/09 Newick / South Heighton / Littlehampton / Staplecross
5/11/09 Lindfield / Lewes
7/11/09 Battle / East Hoathly / Chailey / Winchelsea
14/11/09 Rye / Barcombe
21/11/09 Robertsbridge
13/12/09 Bonfire Carol Service at Uckfield
1/1/10
Felt underlay appeal
The success of our torch makers has led to us being devoid of felt, so much so that we will have to purchase new for next year’s event. We do not want that as it is a cost we could do without. Please can you keep an eye out for us? Any felt underlay will be gratefully received.
If you have some or know where we can get our hands on some then please email Steven Weeding on mazweed@fsmail.net or call 01444 236401
Next Committee Meetings
3th September –King Head pub – 8pm for 8.15 pm start
24th September – Kings Head pub – 8pm for 8.15 pm start
