Northiam launch bonfire season in spectacular style

Northiam Bonfire Society got the season off to an explosive start on Saturday as these pictures show.
Northiam Bonfire Society parade, bonfire and firework display at Northiam Saturday October 4th 2014. SUS-140610-074358001Northiam Bonfire Society parade, bonfire and firework display at Northiam Saturday October 4th 2014. SUS-140610-074358001
Northiam Bonfire Society parade, bonfire and firework display at Northiam Saturday October 4th 2014. SUS-140610-074358001

The Society led a procession of blazing torches through the village to the bonfire field.

Heavy rain during the afternoon cleared away to provide the Society with a clear, dry evening for the event.

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Taking part in the procession were bonfire society’s from Rye, Battle, Robertsbridge and Hastings.

Fittingly, the effigy was a poppy to commemorate the centenary of the Great War.

A spectacular firework display brought the celebration to a close.

Money raised from collections on the night will support the Mary Shipstone Memorial fund.