Lindfield’s Guy Competition is on for 2021

Following last year’s fantastic success, members of Lindfield Bonfire Society are pleased to launch year two of their Front Garden Guy Competition for fun and ‘anything goes’ guy building in 2021.

Residents in Lindfield are invited to create a Guy and display him in their front garden or front window.

Remember to register that you are taking part by emailing your name and address to Mike, the LBS Members Secretary (who runs this LBS event), at: memberslbs@gmail.com by 16th October.

Guys should be on display from 23rd October 2021 so they can be judged. There will be some small prizes for the top three Guys and additional prizes for: The Most Creative, The Most Humorous (one that made us laugh) and Best Commercial Display (Lindfield shops and businesses).

A ‘Map of The Guys’ will be available from the High Street on 23rd October showing all the registered Guys, and providing an opportunity for some half term Guy hunting! Maps will also be available from Happy Feet on Denmans Lane.

Maps showing the location of the entrants in our 2021 Garden Guy competition are now available to buy and download from Lindfield Bonfire Society online shop where they can be purchased for a donation.

On 31st October, participants are invited to add Halloween bling extras like a lantern made from a pumpkin or, even better, a traditional turnip/swede.

“Lastly, and most importantly, Guys should be displayed for Bonfire Night to show visitors what a great community we have!” said Mike.

“But most of all - enjoy yourselves! If you don’t want to enter but you want to still build one, go for it! Let’s fill the village with them again!”

Lindfield Bonfire Society (LBS) will be holding their annual Bonfire Night celebrations for the people of Lindfield on Tuesday 5th November this year. Last year’s bonfire and fireworks display had to be cancelled due to extremely wet weather in the weeks preceeding the event. That decision was a huge disappointment for the Bonfire Society members and villagers alike. so this year they are hoping to make it bigger and better than ever.

An estimated 12,000 people turn out for the celebrations but LBS are keen to ensure there are enough helpers to make it happen. As a result they are appealing for assistance from the village. Marshalls can do anything from helping with setup during the day, pack down, shaking collection tins and clearing the site the next morning.

There is a Marshalls’ meeting on Thursday 17th October at 7.30pm in The King Edward Hall. The Society would be pleased to meet anyone who wishes to help or join LBS and take part in the procession on the 5th.

LBS hire in 16 security officers and 16 Red Cross medical staff but they need over 40 volunteers to be
part of the team. Do consider going to the meeting if
you are able.

Of course an event of this size and scale costs a lot of money to stage. Over £8,500 in fact. The cost of the fireworks, hire of the Common, road closure fees and all the other expenses involved all add up, so raising funds is critical for Lindfield Bonfire Society. Remember too that the money collected on the night is for local children’s charities and doesn’t go towards the cost of the evening.

Sarah Tampion-Lacey, LBS membership secretary, explained: “The best way to contribute as a resident is to join the Society and complete a Standing Order form to pay your subs annually.” Adult membership is just £10 and family membership is £20 per year.

LBS raise funds throughout the year and this year have been selling special Lindfield mugs and the Lindfield Village Calendar is bigger and better this year, and is available to purchase from Glyn Thomas Butchers, Mark Revill Estate Agents, Sarah Lacey Drycleaning and other shops to be confirmed. At £6 each they make fantastic Christmas presents and are available with envelopes.

More information can be found on membership, setting up standing orders and the calendar at the website: www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk. You can also keep up to date by joining Lindfield Bonfire Society on Facebook.

Lindfield Bonfire Society - Guy Competition 2021

Could you help with Lindfield Bonfire Night?