Hastings Borough Bonfire Society

Guardians of the Sussex Bonfire Tradition in Hastings

Hastings Borough Bonfire Society exists to uphold the Sussex tradition of celebrating the thwarting of the Gunpowder Plot November 5th 1605 with a bonfire, procession and fireworks. This was an attempt to blow up King and Parliament by Guy Fawkes and friends. 

Hastings Bonfire Night is held on the nearest Saturday to October 14th (Battle of Hastings Day). So it also celebrates the battle.

Next Bonfire Night - Saturday 13th October 2012

Please click here for the full programme.

2012 Fundraising Events

The event is organised by Hastings people for Hastings people. It is not run by the Council although they do contribute. It costs over £16,000 to put on. The Society works tirelessly to raise the money during the year but with ever escalating costs more sponsorship is needed to keep the event going.

HBBS Ceilidh - Friday 2nd March 2012

Get your dancing shoes on for the first fund raiser of 2012. A Ceilidh with the Sugar Loaf Band (caller Keith Leech) upstairs at the Carlisle. Starts at 8pm. Tickets are £5 per head or £12 for a family ticket (two adults and two children under 16). HBBS merchandise will be available and there will be a posh raffle.

Bonfire Night - Saturday 17th October 2009

There are many places on the web to see our fantastic 2009 bonfire. Here are some of them -

Photos

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Videos

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HBBS Merchandising

Get HBBS merchandising to look the part!