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If you've ever fancied supporting a local bonfire society, but have never quite taken the plunge, make 2025 the year you do it!
Join us and be a part of the historic Sussex Bonfire celebrations, at our own event in the grounds of 15th century Pekes Manor (processing through Chiddingly village and Muddles Green) and at other venues across Sussex throughout the autumn. There are plenty of social and fundraising events throughout the year, including our annual Sussex Day Fayre in June, and we have a dedicated Humbugs section for younger members too. Contact us on: [email protected] |
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The Chiddingly Parish Bonfire Society (CPBS) was founded on 10th October 2020 at the Six Bells Public House with the ambition of creating a community asset for the Parish of Chiddingly. The Society would represent Chiddingly at bonfire events across Sussex & Kent and also introduce new members to the honourable Sussex bonfire tradition. Two years later, on Saturday 26th November 2022, Sussex Bonfire celebrations returned to the Parish of Chiddingly for the first time in 110 years.
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Fast forward to 25th November 2023 and CPBS triumphed with our first torchlit procession from The Six Bells to Pekes, our bonfire home.
We were extremely proud to bring the 2023 Sussex Bonfire Season to an end! We are equally as proud to have brought this fine Sussex tradition back to the streets of Chiddingly. Firstly, a huge thank you to Pekes Manor for hosting the firesite - absolutely first class! A big thank you to the Six Bells and Chiddingly Community Village Shop for selling firesite tickets and for your ongoing support for our community bonfire society. A monumental thank you to the Sussex Volunteer Fire & Rescue for their support and professionalism last night! |
A big thank you to all our visiting societies and bands; Mayfield Bonfire Society, Isfield & Little Horsted Bonfire Society, Ewhurst & Staplecross Bonfire Society, Northiam Bonfire Society, Burgess Hill Bonfire Society, Hastings Borough Bonfire Society, Pentacle Drummers and Raven.
A special further thank you to our visitors from Lewes Borough Bonfire Society, Firle Bonfire and East Hoathly and Halland Carnival Society, and additionally Bodle Bros Ltd, who assisted greatly in the lead up to the event! Thank you also to our lovely collectors from Littlehampton Bonfire Society, and Granny Chippy for producing special commemorative badges for our members. A major thank you to East Grinstead Community Bonfire alongside the security team for providing the road closures. |
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Photo Credit and huge thanks as always to:
Roz Bassford
Roz Bassford
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An immense thank you to Chris and the fireworks crew for an unbelievably epic aerial display, we couldn’t be more pleased!!!
A large thank you to Chiddingly Primary School and Chiddingly Village Hall for providing car parking! A large thank you also to the Chiddingly Parish New magazine for putting together details and colour insert into November’s edition. A colossal thank you to our awesome members, the Pig Army, who have worked tirelessly |
together with the Committee over the past 12 months leading up to last night. You’re an absolute credit to the Society!
And finally, thank you to you, the public and beautiful community of Chiddingly. Thank you for following the road closures and for not parking along the procession route - it was a massive help! Whether you bought firesite wristbands or simply cheered us from the side of the street, thank you for your support with last night’s event, we hope you enjoyed yourselves!!! |
Video Credit and enormous thanks to:
Richard Paice Photography
Richard Paice Photography
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Want to know more? Head over to 'OUR HISTORY' for the full story!
SUPPORTING CPBS
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Our celebrations wouldn't be possible without all of those wonderful people who support our events, buy our raffle tickets and sponsor our endeavours.
If you'd like to make a donation towards our 2024 bonfire celebrations either email the link below for details or follow our Just Giving link! |
Email:
[email protected] |
PHOTO CREDITA big thank you to Roz Bassford for the use of her images
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CONTACTSGeneral Enquiries: [email protected]e
Fundraising: [email protected]
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OUR HQ - THE SIX BELLS, CHIDDINGLY, BN8 6HE
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