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Events in Adur : Firework displays and Halloween
Halloween
and bonfire night are the time for lots of seasonal lots of events happening
in and around the Adur area.
If you are having fireworks at home or attending an organised display please see our fireworks safety webpage.
Remember that pets and animals don't like fireworks - see RSPCA website - Protecting animals from fireworks (www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/general/fireworks).
See below for :
- Bonfire night and firework displays in and around Adur
- Sussex Bonfire Society websites and other useful links
- Halloween information and advice
If you want to add an organised display or event to this list please contact us :
- submit your event details using our on-line form (requires Adobe Acrobat)
- or send event details to the Tourist Information Centre by e-mail
- See also our links statement.
Bonfire night and firework
displays in and around Adur
(and some that are a bit further afield ... )
The
list below is put together from details gathered by the Worthing Tourist
Information Centre staff and other sources. It may not reflect all events.
In some cases we are still awaiting final details from organisers - so you
should check local press for other ideas.
Many of the events listed below are annual events that occur around the same time each year.
If you are organising a bonfire or firework display, the Tourist Information Centre staff will be pleased to hear from you (and the Tourist Information Centre can display posters).
Important notes :
- Dates for 2010 will be added when known, many of the events listed below are annual and will probably be repeated each year at similar dates and times - BUT please check with the organisers to see if the events are running again this year and also for correct date and time details before travelling.
- To save a wasted journey and a spoilt evening please confirm dates, times and locations BEFORE you try to attend any of the events listed below, Adur DC and Worthing Tourist Information Centre cannot be held responsible for changes to the details below, or for cancellations of events - organisers do not always let us know!
- Safety at events, Adur DC and Worthing Tourist Information Centre cannot be held responsible for events that are not organised by them. Safety at the events listed is the responsibility of the organisers (not Adur DC). Please refer to the organiser of the event for details of safety precautions that they have put in place. Also remember to do your bit to ensure that you and everyone stays safe.
- Please note that the events listed below are not organised by Adur District Council or Worthing Tourist Information Centre (unless specified). There may also be other events that have not been included in the listings below, check the local press for details.
- If you are having fireworks at home or attending an organised display please see our fireworks safety webpage.
- Remember that pets and animals don't like fireworks - see RSPCA website - Protecting animals from fireworks (www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/general/fireworks)
16th October 2010 (Saturday)
- Selsey Fireworks display - White Horse Playing Fields,
Selsey (approximately 7 miles due south of Chichester) : Onsite
facilities include a massive fun fair, a large bonfire, live music, the
Spirit FM road-show, charity stalls, competitions and plenty of catering
facilities. The event attracts thousands of spectators from a vast area
and it is recommended you arrive early, especially if coming by car or
public transport as the B2145 gets busy with traffic coming to the event.
The gates and funfair open at 6pm, other entertainment runs throughout
the evening. The bonfire will be lit (subject to wind direction and speed)
at 7.45pm, and the fireworks start between 8 and 8.30pm. Times may vary
if advised by security or the police to hold off for safety reasons.
For full details and contact information see www.selseyfireworks.com
23rd October 2010 (Saturday)
- Bognor Regis - Pagham Beach : Pagham Yacht Club,
1 West Front Road, PO21 4SY. Enjoy an evening at the beach with a good
firework display, bonfire, barbeque, tombola, stalls, lucky dip, BBQ and
Roasted Chestnuts. Start time 7.30pm.
More information - Rhoda 01243 265014 or Lydia 01243 266694
or email: rhoda@mason42.orangehome.co.uk or see http://paghamyachtclub.com
30th October 2010 (Saturday)
- Littlehampton - Seafront : The Littlehampton Bonfire
Society arranges a torchlight procession, mammoth bonfire, seafront firework
display and funfair. It is an annual event that is run on the last Saturday
of October each year.
For full details and contact information see www.lbs.me.uk - Newick Bonfire Night : Newick Bonfire Society
organises a full day including bonfire breakfast, coffee morning and bonfire
night. Admission by donation, starts 5pm.
For full details and contact information see www.newickbonfire.com
31st October 2009 (Saturday)
- Fontwell Park Racecourse - Fireworks Spectacular to Music
: (2010 TBC) Giant Fireworks Spectacular
to music We would like you to make a guy and for a donation of £3
(or more), we will put him or her on our giant bonfire. Please help us
get to the target of 1000 because all of the donations go to the Midhurst
based charity Dreams Come True which raises money for terminally or seriously
ill children. There will be fun fair rides, a fire-eater and juggler, balloon
modeller, side shows, face painters, Halloween games and other attractions
too. The evening will be hosted by Chris Copsey from Splash FM. The gates
open at 4pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7pm with the fireworks at 7.30pm.
Tickets for adults and children (over the age of five) are £5 in
advance and £6 on the night. Children aged four and under go free.
Hospitality packages are also available.
For full details and contact information see :
www.fontwellpark.co.uk/events-venue-hire/events-diary.php (what's on)
also : www.fontwellpark.co.uk (general)
3rd November 2010 (Wednesday)
- Lancing - Beach Green : Funfair and Charity Firework
event on Beach Green, Lancing. Funfair opens 6pm. Fireworks approx 9pm.
Event organised by Showtime Amusements (01243) 576471. Charity fundraising
in aid of St Barnabas. (Part of The Adur Town Centres Initiative).
For information please contact : David Steadman, Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator, Tel : (01273) 263152
or send the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail.
See also : Events in Adur in November
5th November 2010 (Friday)
- Hove - Sussex County Cricket Ground (SCCC), Eaton Road
: Large
display organised jointly by the Brighton Lions and Sussex County Cricket
Supporters Club. Gates open at 6.00pm and the display starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets: Adult - £10,
Junior (16 and under) - £5,
Children (Under 5) - Free, Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) - £25. Ticket
sales from the Club Shop or from the SCCC website (dates they go on sale
to be confirmed). (Reserve
date - 6th November).
For full details and contact information see :
www.sussexcricket.co.uk and www.brightonlions.freeserve.co.uk - Lewes - Lewes Bonfire Council : Massive annual
bonfire event takes place throughout the town, organised by several local
bonfire societies. There are seven different Bonfire Societies in Lewes,
each with their own marching procession, bonfire and firework display. From
5pm Lewes will be closed to traffic. Be warned that roads in the town are
closed and there are no parking facilities. You may also have a long wait
on public transport. Most processions take place between 7pm and 9.30pm
on the High Street. From about 10.15pm the societies return from their fire
sites and from 11pm most have their final processions leading to 'bonfire
prayers' to round off the evening. Very large crowds expected (around 150,000
people come to Lewes to watch the celebrations). Unsuitable for small children
and pets.
Note : Lewes Bonfire Council urge people from outside the Lewes locality to celebrate in their own area due to travel problems and very crowded streets.
For full details and contact information see : www.lewesbonfirecouncil.org.uk or Lewes DC website (www.lewes.gov.uk) or local newspapers.
5th November 2009 (Thursday)
- Lindfield Bonfire, The Common, Lindfield : (2010 TBC) Procession by torch light from Pondcroft Road followed by bonfire and grand fireworks display. 6:30 - The Fancy Dress Competition. 7.30 - The Torchlight Procession. Free, donations welcome. For full details and contact information see www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk
6th November 2010 (Saturday)
- Hove - The Nevill Sports Ground, Nevill Road/Eridge Road
(opposite the Greyhound Stadium) : The Family Firework Spectacular,
a family-friendly firework display by Brighton Fireworks in support of
The Argus Appeal. Gates open 5.00pm - Display starts 6.30pm. Ticket prices
were : £6 for adults, and £4 for children aged 3-15.
For full details and contact information see www.familyfireworks.co.uk - Battel Bonfire Boyes, Battlefield, Battle : A
procession of bonfire societies and bands around Abbey Green followed by
a huge bonfire. Admission by donation, the collection on the night goes
to local charities and good causes, processions starts 7.45pm. Bonfire lit
at 9pm.
For full details and contact information see www.battlebonfire.co.uk
6th November 2009 (Friday)
- Worthing - Thomas A Becket Middle School : (2010
TBC) Friday 6th (or Friday 13th if previous cancelled due to rain).
Organised by the 'Friends of the School'. Fireworks display with music.
Entrances on Rectory Road and Glebeside Avenue. Gates open 6pm for 7pm
start. Advance tickets purchased from the school are £3 single, £10
family, and all cost £4 on the gate. Under 5's free. (no family tickets
available on gate). Hot/cold drinks, hotdogs, sweets, popcorn and toffee
apples available.
For full details and contact information see Thomas A Becket Middle School website (www.thomasbecketmiddle.w-sussex.sch.uk/calendar/calendar.htm) - Rustington - Windmill Inn, Mill Lane : (2010 TBC) From 7pm onwards for 8pm display. Free admission, family event, donations to local scout movement. BBQ, entertainment, live music and outside bar. Tel : (01903) 785883.
7th November 2009 (Saturday)
- Arundel - Arundel Football Club, Mill Road : (2010
TBC) Gates open at 6.30pm Fireworks at approx 7.45pm. Admission £4,
children under 10 Free.
More info Tel : (01903) 882548 website : www.arundelfc.com
8th November 2009 (Sunday)
- Ashington (Pulborough) - Church of England School : (2010
TBC) From 5pm - 6.30pm. There will
be music, raffle and tombola. A barbeque and other refreshments, including
a bar and mulled wine. Tickets purchased in advance cost £3 with
children aged two or under free. On the night £4. Tickets available
from school office or village chemist. All proceeds from the event will
go towards new outdoor facilities. Event organised by FACES (Friends
of Ashington CE School).
Tel : (01903) 892365 or see school website : www.ashington.w-sussex.sch.uk
13th November 2010 (Saturday)
- Shoreham-by-Sea - Beach bonfire, fireworks and procession : Starts 6.30pm until midnight. Beach Green and foreshore adjacent to Church of the Good Shepherd. For more information and contact details see their website : www.shorehambonfire.co.uk
14th November 2009 (Saturday)
- Barcombe Bonfire, Barcombe Cross, Barcombe : (2010
TBC) A bonfire and procession in costume, either Dickensian or Japanese
- kimonos, obis, black wigs, white faces and samurai swords! Starts 5.30pm.
Free, donations welcome.
website : www.barcombebonfire.co.uk (see their events section)
Sussex Bonfire Society websites and other useful links :
Most of these bonfire societies will have events on or around bonfire night - see their websites for details :
- Barcombe Bonfire Society (www.barcombebonfire.co.uk)
- Battle Bonfire Society / Battel Bonfire Boyes (www.battlebonfire.co.uk)
- Burgess Hill Bonfire Society (www.freewebs.com/burgesshillbonfire/)
- Chailey Bonfire Society (ww.chaileybonfire.co.uk)
- Cliffe Bonfire Society (Lewes) (www.cliffebonfire.com)
- Crowborough Bonfire and Carnival Society (http://beehive.thisiskentandeastsussex.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=7891)
- Edenbridge Bonfire Society (www.edenbridgetown.com/bonfire_night/bonfire_society)
- Firle Bonfire Society (www.firlebonfire.com)
- Hailsham Bonfire Society (www.hailshambonfire.org.uk)
- Hastings Bonfire Society (www.hbbs.info)
- Lewes Bonfire Council (www.lewesbonfirecouncil.org.uk)
- Lindfield Bonfire Society (www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk)
- Littlehampton Bonfire Society (www.lbs.me.uk)
- Mayfield Bonfire Society / Mayfield Bonfire Boyes and Belles (www.mayfieldbonfire.co.uk)
- Nevill Juvenile Bonfire Society (www.njbs.co.uk)
- Newick Bonfire Society (www.newickbonfire.com)
- Rye and
District Bonfire Society (www.ryebonfire.co.uk)
- Wikipedia
- for history of Sussex Bonfire Societies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sussex_Bonfire_Societies)
- See also :
Halloween (the night of October 31)
Halloween
activities can include: trick-or-treating; bonfires and fireworks; ghost
tours; costume parties; visiting 'haunted houses'; carving Jack-o'-lanterns;
reading scary stories and watching horror movies.
Although Halloween can be a great deal of fun for those involved, for many it is a particularly distressing (or unwanted) time of year, particularly for some of the more vulnerable members of our communities - especially the elderly.
Please remember that not everyone will want to take part in your Halloween events or trick or treating - so please respect their point of view.
Useful external websites :
- Sussex Police website - Halloween (www.sussex.police.uk) - where you can download a "Sorry, NO trick or treating" poster that you can put in your window, or on your door, to help try and stop unwanted callers.
- Wikipedia - Halloween (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween)
See also on elsewhere our website :
- Anniversaries, celebrations and memorial days
- If you are having fireworks at home see our fireworks safety webpage.
- Remember that pets and animals don't like fireworks - see RSPCA website - Protecting animals from fireworks (www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/general/fireworks)
