Eastbourne
Bonfire Society
Newsletter
No 5- September 2002
www.hbbs.org.uk/ebs
The text of this newsletter has been taken directly from
the minutes of the meeting held on 9th September 2002.
Fundraising
It was decided that we should make a determined effort to raise as much money as we can in the next couple of months. The following events were arranged at the meeting.
Busking and collecting in the town centre –Busking dates were arranged for
Saturday October 5th, 12th & November 2nd, 9th & 30th.Meet at Bankers Corner at 10.30am.
Please wear stripes. Drummers wanted.
Auction – this has been arranged for the 1st November. Hugh Graham will be
the auctioneer. Everybody needs to bring things to auction, including
promises of labour. Venue to be confirmed. Please contact Helen or Kevin
with Auction offers on 01323 724324 or bring to next meeting. This will be held at the Lamb Inn, Old town.
Roy will organize a Coffee Morning. Helen suggested growing seeds to sell the plants in spring.
Old photos – Derek will speak to Adam McNaught-Davis to see if we can
reproduce some of the old photos of the Bonfire Society with a view to
selling them.
Out Meetings
We had a very successful evening at Uckfield apart from 2 members not
finding their way to the minibus for the journey home.
Hastings – 12th October, roads close at 7pm, it was decided that we would
use public transport as there is a frequent train service. Roy will take
the banner by car. We need to meet before 7.30pm, at the Sea Angling
Association on the Stade. We will discuss transport for other events at the next meeting.
Torches – We need to start making these. Please contact Ray on 01323 737809
to arrange a demo / torch workshop.
We need more members. Helen suggested taking photos of us at out
meetings to get published in the paper to encourage new members. Kevin will contact
Brighton University to get something put on their bulletin board or to
advertise at Freshers week. (Term starts 7th October).
Next meeting and AGM
Monday 7th October, 8pm at the Lamb.
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