After a day when Storm Brian claimed the main gazebo, helpers were regularly soaked with torrential rain, and every vehicle had to be helped onto the field with a tow from a tractor, Northiam Bonfire Society took the courageous decision to still hold their 5th Anniversary Bonfire Procession last Saturday, October 21.
After extensive safety checks and much studying of weather forecasts, event organiser Pete Sargent gave the go-ahead and the festivities were on.
A reduced, but enthusiastic crowd braved the squalls and were rewarded with a fantastic display, good beer and some lively music from the Elastic Band, with a street collection for Northiam nursery.
A popular addition to the procession this year was Scorcher, Rye’s dragon. The guy competition was won by Owen Walker, and his guy topped the bonfire.
We wunt be druv!
Photo: George Rowson