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Bonfire night

On 11 Oct 2004 at 4:34pm Emily Ibbitson wrote:

Hi. My names Emily Ibbitson, i grew up in Lewes and am now studying film production at the University of Westminster in London. Me and a small crew of filmakers are hoping to make a doccumentary about Lewes bonfire night and what it means to local people. If anyone would like to share their thoughts or stories, or if you are a member of one of the bonfire societies or know anyone who is we would be very interested to hear from you. We want to make this a film about local people and why bonfire night means so much to you. My email address is emilyibbitson@hotmail.com and my phone number is 0773 130 6818. Thanks

On 11 Oct 2004 at 4:51pm Duncan Atkinson wrote:

Hello emily
I have never been in a society but would like to take part some day.
I think its part of lewes and always will be.. ITS A PARTY ! im looking forward to burning up the town!!
will phone u later
x

On 11 Oct 2004 at 5:10pm northern bigot wrote:

Is it not bonfire society practice, not to talk to film makers .

On 11 Oct 2004 at 5:45pm sleeping lion wrote:

I dont think that is the case bigot.Rember years ago when Noel Edmunds and the BBC were here.

On 11 Oct 2004 at 6:25pm Raziel wrote:

What about Prince Edward doing a film from the balcony of the White Hart a few Bonfire Nights ago? Now there is one for the bonfire! :o)

On 11 Oct 2004 at 6:57pm Special K wrote:

Do they close the pubs for the celebrations? My new place is on the high street with great views, any one fancy marketing some tickets for me!

On 11 Oct 2004 at 7:55pm northern bigot wrote:

Theres a difference between Covering it, and the active participation of a society .SL, your correct in what you say about Edmunds, i dont know how much help he got? Raziel, Guy Fawkes wanted to blow up Royalty as well!!! The politically correct and religious/political activists have set their sights on Lewes bonfire, and will no doubt be aided by friends in the media, im sure Lewes will give as good as it gets!

On 13 Oct 2004 at 2:54am The Reverend wrote:

from previous years i recall all the pubs in lewes being open. but some pubs you need a ticket to get into them. may seem like day light robbery being charged to enter a pub but it saves being crushed at the bar and waiting a few hours to get served...

On 13 Oct 2004 at 5:53pm sleeping lion wrote:

I rember the days when it was a dry town on bonfire night.
It was really good in the days of Bill penfold and the like.Trouble is the youth of today have spoilt it.