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All you need to know…

This year Lindfield Bonfire Society is holding its celebrations on Wednesday 5th November.

The evening of our free-to-attend celebration starts with a torchlit procession around the village by LBS members and those of visiting societies, which heads to the Common for the reading of the Bonfire Prayer and lighting of the bonfire.  We finish the evening with our grand firework Display.

Money raised from our street collection on the night is distributed to the local children’s charities that we support:  Riding for the Disabled, The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA), Finley’s Touch and Orchard House.  PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY.

It costs approximately £18,000 per year to stage our event.  This is raised throughout the year by our dedicated members.  We ask spectators to consider donating to our funds to contribute towards our costs.  Had you been attending a private display locally you would have been asked to pay between £10-£20 per adult.  Giving us a couple of quid isn’t much really is it?

You can donate via the collection buckets that circulate on the night, or online by accessing our Sumup link, or buy one of our programmes from one of the many outlets in the village selling them or from our online store for a minimum donation of £2

We really look forward to welcoming you to our night, but there are seven important things you must observe to make sure that you and everyone else has a safe and enjoyable night:

1. NO FIREWORKS.  Do not bring any fireworks, including sparklers, to our event.  Fireworks are dangerous and it is against the law to use them in a public place.  LBS operate a strict no fireworks policy outside of our display area and the discharging of rookies, bangers or any other type of firework is not permitted before, during or after the event in the public areas.
2. THE PROCESSION.  For the safety of all, only members of Lindfield Bonfire Society, invited bonfire societies and invited organisations are permitted to walk in the procession.  Members of the public should stay on footpaths at all times and out of the way of the procession.
3. DROPPED TORCHES.  Flaming torches are dangerous and if they have been discarded on the ground it is because they are no longer safe to carry.  Do not pick up any discarded torches.  They will be picked up by members of the team.
4. DO NOT BRING PETS WITH YOU.  There will be naked flames, loud bangs and large crowds so please leave pets at home.
5. NO DRONES.  We operate a no drones policy at our event.  For public safety reasons we do not allow drones and anyone found operating a drone will be reported to the Police
6. OBEY ROAD CLOSURES.  Road closures are put in place for the safety of the procession and the public. Only official vehicles and emergency vehicles are allowed to move within the road closure area.  The driver of any unauthorised vehicle breaching road closure orders commit an offence and are liable to be reported and face potential prosecution.
7. BE CONSIDERATE.  Please be considerate to local residents and their property before, during and after our event.

Timings for this evening:

7.00pm – Procession form up – outside of The Standup Inn, Lindfield High Street
7.30pm – Torchlight Procession – through the village
8.15pm – Lighting of the Bonfire – preceded by the Traditional Bonfire Prayer
8.30pm – Grand Firework Display – on Lindfield Common
9.00pm – End of show
*All timings are approximate and subject to weather conditions.

We regularly update our web site and  Facebook page with news and details in the run up to our event, so please keep checking in to see what is happening and for any changes affecting our night.

Road Closures

The High Street and Black Hill will be closed for the entire evening

Roads affected by closures to vehicles are:

For the duration of the event (18:30 – 21:30)

• The High Street from Black Hill to the Junction with Hickmans Lane
• Lewes Road to the High Street 

 Hickmans Lane will close from 18:30. While Hickmans Lane is closed there will be no entry onto it from Denmans Lane, Brookway, Finches Park Road, The Welkin, Compton Road and Sunte Avenue.

We advise that:

• If travelling south towards Lindfield from Ardingly, to go via College Road (Ardingly) to avoid Lindfield.
• If travelling north from Haywards Heath towards Ardingly, please use Summerhill Lane to avoid Lindfield.

Car Parking

If you live locally, please walk to our event as parking is very limited within the village.  Vehicle access will also be restricted to the village due to road closures being in operation.

We strongly advise not to arrive by car.  however, if you need to, then please park on the outskirts of Lindfield and walk in.

If you need to come by car…

– Avoid the procession route and all roads and car parks within our road closures. Do not try to park in any of the roads used, including Black Hill, Little Black Hill, Hickmans Lane, Pickers Green, High Street, Alma Road, Compton Road, Denmans Lane, Pondcroft, Chaloner Road, Lewes Road, School Lane.

– We strongly recommend not you do not park in any road immediately adjoining Lindfield Common or our procession route. This includes Appledore Gardens/Backwoods Lane/Meadow Lane, West Common, Sunte Avenue, Meadow Drive, Dukes Road, Newton Road, Luxford Road, Eastern Road, Noahs Ark Lane, Hickman’s Lane, Finches Park, Compton Road, Croxton Lane, West View, Saville Road.
– Be considerate of the needs of local residents. Please let them be able to get in and out of their homes and also allow room for access by emergency service vehicles.

– Remember that it will take time to leave the village as the crowds disperse. All roads from the Common will be very busy!
– Please drive carefully as the crowd will be using both the pavements and road.

First Aid

Event Medic will be on attendance on the night.  Their post will be in the Bowls Club car park at the top of the Common.  They will also have mobile patrols throughout the evening.

Lost Children and Vulnerable People Station

This can be found at the United Reform Church on the High Street

Map of the Procession Route (7.30pm approx)

The Procession forms up in the High Street between 19:00 and 19:30. Details are:

• • Assemble on the High Street (B2028) from the junction with Lewes Road upwards

• • Depart south (B2028) towards Blackhill (19.30 approx.)

• • Proceed down Black Hill to traffic lights

• • Turn right into Hickmans Lane

• • Proceed the length of Hickmans Lane

• • Retorch 45 meters (50 yards) from junction with High Street (may stop temporarily)

• • Proceed to junction of Hickmans Lane/High Street.

• • Turn right into High Street (B2028)

• • Proceed down High Street

• • The band will leave the procession at the junction to Lewes Road and continue onward towards the King Edward Hall

• • The main procession and our Guy will proceed down Lewes Road and enter Lindfield Common via the main entrance on Lewes Road (20:00 approx).

NOTE: Torches will only be given to members of Lindfield Bonfire Society and those attending from other Bonfire Societies (who are in stripes, costumes or fancy dress).

Members of the public are not allowed to walk in the procession or carry torches.

Do not cross the safety fence around the fire site at any point during the evening, even after the fireworks have finished. This fencing is there for your safety as there may be unexploded fireworks within our fire site after the display finishes.

We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Lindfield Bonfire Night!

Disclaimer: Lindfield Bonfire Society regrets that they cannot be held responsible for any damage, injury or loss howsoever caused that may be sustained by any person attending the Bonfire Night celebrations.