Access to the bonfire and fireworks are free and our bucket collectors will be present, and cash and card donations are welcome.
Volunteers from our two chosen charities; Mankind/Womankind and Buxted Memory Cafe will be bucket collecting during the Spectacular Torchlit Procession. They will be wearing official BBS Collectors ID. Please do give generously.
We very much hope you can join us at our exciting community event
If you have any questions please visit the website www.buxtedbonfiresociety.co.uk or email them on buxtedbonfire@gmail.com
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