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7 Sept 2026

HBS First Out Meeting of 2026

Saturdays will not be the same for a while for those member of HBS and the many Bonfire Societies in and around Sussex. Saturday 5 September saw the first of many bonfire out meetings albeit a slightly different event. UCKFIELD Bonfire Society made the decision to not have the traditional flaming torches or fireworks at their event following the recent government advice. Obviously this was a big change from the norm however it was fantastic to see that those societies who attended did not let this get in the way of having a fantastic evening. Whilst flaming torches were not used many societies had brought along torches which were lit by bulbs and created a fantastic display along the procession. Hailsham were also there with torches in support of the event and even won an award, Best Banner Carrier! Whilst an unusual start to the season a non the less a great evening was had by all.

8 June 2025

October Event Planning

As we come closer to our annual HAILSHAM BONFIRE CELEBRATION on 17 October 2026 we are always looking for additional support, members and sponsorship. If you or anyone you know would like to join our society please take a look at our membership pages which give details of how you can become a member. We are always on the lookout for additional financial support as this event takes a great deal of financial backing but brings so much to the community. Please visit our fundraising pages if you would like to support us.

7 April 2025

Family Flaming Fun Day Planning

Our regular society members spent time at our monthly meeting planning our Flaming Fun Day.
This event will be help on Sunday 29 June on Western Road Recreation ground. This will be a fantastic event with Music, Bar, stalls, displays and much much more. If you have a stall and would like to be part of this day and help us raise the funds needed to hold our annual bonfire event. then let us know. Email our fundraising team with details of your stall and what you have:

Fundraising@hailshambonfire.co.uk

10 January 2025

Annual General Meeting

HBS held their AGM in January and discussed the forthcoming year and vote in our committee. The overall success of the society is built around its members and there is no shortage of support to make the magic happen. We voted in our new committee and captains, some old and some new, and started the planning for 2025.

  • 2025 HBS Bonfire Celebrations

    On October 18 2025 HBS hosted their Guy Fawkes and Fireworks spectacular. The business of preparing the bonfire and making sure that everything was ready stated early on Saturday morning at 7am….. Our fantastic society members were all ready to help out on what is a very long day.
    With 17 visiting societies and 4 fantastic bands the night was an amazing success. Support was offered from other societies and we really appreciated it as this helped us make our event as successful as it was. The event hosted a record number of visitors which shows how popular this is in the Hailsham calendar of events throughout the year. We are now looking forward to our event in 2026 which we plan to be even better than this one! Want to support then you can join the society by clicking on the link below.

  • 2025 Bonfire Season……

    We are only a short time away from HBS Guy Fawkes Celebrations on October 18 2025! Society members have been busy putting together a great event programme for you all to enjoy. Whilst we have all been busy for our evening we have also been visitors to a number of local Bonfire events across Sussex. The society has a great deal of active members who attend these events and represent HBS, where needed we will support the host if needed. This takes a great deal of commitment and time to make an event to remember. If you would like to support or contribute to the society in anyway please visit our Fundraising page here on our website. All support is gratefully received and appreciated

  • HBS Bonfire Celebrations 2025

    Programmes for our 2025 event are now on sale and are available from the following local businesses
    The Grenadier, Hailsham
    John’s Fish Bar
    Dippy doodahs
    Al’s Barbers, Hailsham
    The Snug, Hailsham
    Scrumdiddlyumptious Hailsham
    HAY’S Restaurants & cafe
    Antiques & Allsorts
    Sweethearts Party Boutique
    The Crown, Hailsham
    Hops & Ground Coffee Shop

    Proceeds from this help fund this fantastic event!