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Carnival Route
We are following the same route as 2021 and won’t be processing down West Street. Road closures begin at 6:00pm, please don’t park anywhere on the procession routes.
Read MoreMayfield Community Film
Local filmmaker Peter Treherne is making a community film which performs the Quest for the Holy Grail and explores the rural history of Mayfield. The Bonfire Society have been invited to get involved over the coming year, from acting, to appearing in costume, to helping behind the scenes and working in production. To find out more see…
Read MoreTorch making record
A huge thank you to everyone who has been helping make torches this year. We made a record 975 on Saturday 6th August. Do come along on 27th August to help with the big push to finish the 5,000 in time for Carnival.
Read MoreJubilee Beacon
Well done to everyone concerned with lighting the Jubilee Beacon. Thanks to Neil McConachie and the amazing Ian Parker for all they did to make it happen. Thanks to Ian Bruce, Dave Skinner (blacksmith), Ken, Ray Edmonds and Bill for making the basket. Thanks also to Ben Martin, Kevin Leeves and Rob Foster representing the bonfire society and…
Read MoreWine Tasting Quiz CANCELLED
We are really sorry to announce that the Wine Tasting Quiz has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. If you bought your ticket online, we will be refunding you through Paypal, whilst tickets bought in Burnetts and the Post Office can be returned to the shop for a refund. We do hope to see…
Read MoreMay Fair 7th May
Come and meet us at the May Fair and find out more about your Bonfire Society
Read MoreSpring Quiz
Quiz Night is back on Saturday 9th April. Do come along for this fun event and enjoy the licensed bar and ploughmans supper, plus a bit of friendly rivalry. Quiz teams are comprised of 4 to 6 players, you can either get together with a group of family and friends, or come along and we will find a…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting
Join members and friends for a fascinating talk about the History of Sussex Bonfire at our annual meeting on Wednesday 23rd March, 8pm in the Scout Hut.
Read MoreSecret Santa
Thank you to all the lovely bakers, makers, packers and deliverers who helped us distribute 220 Secret Santa sacks to the older and isolated people in the village. We were sad not to hold our annual Christmas lunch, but instead teamed up with MAYFACS to spread a bit of festive cheer.
Read MoreChristmas Tree Festival
Come and vote for out tree in the St Dunstans Christmas tree festival. Made from spent torches and topped with our new mascot, the tree represents the 5,000 torches we burn in memory of the Mayfield martyrs.
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