ILHBS Bonfire Society
Isfield and Little Horsted Bonfire Society – or ILHBS for short – is a relatively new society in the Sussex bonfire tradition, first established in 2008. We are a very family-based Society, located in the neighbouring villages of Isfield and Little Horsted, just 10 minutes from the heart of Sussex Bonfire in Lewes.
Our reason for existence is to celebrate and continue the bonfire tradition, hosting our own annual display on the last Friday of October each year in the Isfield Community Enterprise field behind the Laughing Fish Pub. The display is open to the public and completely free to attend although we always ask for donations to help cover the cost of the following year’s display. For a relatively young Society of just 100 members we have gained a strong reputation for our impressive aerial displays, effigies and tableaux and each year we try to incorporate something new and exciting. However, the two unchangeable elements of our night are the torchlit procession through the village, where we are joined by up to 15 other bonfire societies from around Sussex, and the poignant Remembrance Service with the Last Post before the fireworks begin.
Our Society is extremely friendly and we have a great social life throughout the year, combining fundraising activities with group outings, open to all members. So whether it’s planning and attending our Quiz Nights in the village hall, or a skittles night at Barcombe, we enjoy getting together in each other’s company. We’ve even hosted a Murder Mystery night, where budding thespian Members provided the entertainment.
The Society is run by a committee of volunteers, elected for one year terms, and we’re always looking for new Members to volunteer their skills and expertise and join our motley crew.
Read on and check out the other pages to find out more about ILHBS and why you should consider joining us.
