Village bonfire lights up the lanes

Staplecross may be a small village but it made a big impression with its bonfire celebrations on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Nov 2015, 11:12 BST

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Staplecross Bonfire parade, bonfire and fireworks, staged by the Ewehurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society October 31st 2015 SUS-150211-073045001Staplecross Bonfire parade, bonfire and fireworks, staged by the Ewehurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society October 31st 2015 SUS-150211-073045001
Staplecross Bonfire parade, bonfire and fireworks, staged by the Ewehurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society October 31st 2015 SUS-150211-073045001

The event enjoyed dry weather as members of the Ewhurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society will led visiting societies, from across Sussex, and drumming groups through the village along unlit lanes from Staplecross to Cripps Corner and back.

The procession then made its way to the bonfire field for a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display which was not diminished by a hazy evening.

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Scores of volunteers have worked together to ensure this year’s event once again goes off with a bang.

Staplecross Bonfire parade, bonfire and fireworks, staged by the Ewehurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society October 31st 2015 SUS-150211-073045001Staplecross Bonfire parade, bonfire and fireworks, staged by the Ewehurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society October 31st 2015 SUS-150211-073045001
Staplecross Bonfire parade, bonfire and fireworks, staged by the Ewehurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society October 31st 2015 SUS-150211-073045001

John Lederer, of the Ewhurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society, said: “The build up to this fantastic evening involves much organisation and there are a thousand and one jobs to do, for example, risk assessments planned, road closures need to be arranged, fencing and lighting need to be erected as do marquees.

The society is always on the lookout for more members or volunteers to help at various fundraising events throughout the year.

If you would like to get involved, contact the Ewhurst and Staplecross Bonfire Society via www.esbs.org.uk or call 01580 830744.

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The local bonfire season continues through November. On Thursday November 5 the Robin Hood Bonfire Society will gather for some fiery fun at the Robin Hood Pub in Icklesham.

November 7 is the turn of Battle Bonfire, followed a week later by Rye on November 14.

Rother’s bonfire season draws to a close on November 21, when all eyes are on what promises to be a lively night in Robertsbridge.

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