Collectors called to join Littlehampton Bonfire's fundraising army

So far, the event’s collection record stands at £9,110 – the biggest of any Sussex bonfire or carnival celebration.

In order to achieve a record collection, the society is urging more teams of collectors to enter the ‘Collection Challenge‘.

Richard Cooper, secretary of the society, said: “We need more teams of collectors to come forward. We are asking for teams of people to give up a few hours to collect during the evening of our celebrations, along the procession route, and at the bonfire and firework sites.

“There is no limit to the number of members in each team.”

Collectors must be over the age of 16, although children can accompany an adult collector.

The team that collects the most money will be presented with The Frances Harrison Trophy and receive a £100 donation to a charitable cause of their choice. The runners-up will receive the Laura May’s Collection Challenge Cup, together with a donation of £50 to their chosen charitable cause. The third- placed group will receive The Henry Shine Memorial Cup and similarly a donation of £25.”

Entry forms for the Collection Challenge are now available from David O Jones, in High Street, Littlehampton, or by calling Tyndall Jones on 01903 713146.