Meet The Team
Chairwoman
Introducing: Debbie Elliott
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Debbie has been in BBS since the beginning way back in 2017. She is our proud founder and chairwoman and delighted to be leading the team.
Vice Chairman
Introducing: Joe Swain
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Joe has been a proud member of BBS since 2018. As a long running member of the society, Joe is really looking forward to helping drive the team forward.
Company Secretary
Introducing: Lauren Whedbee
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Lauren has been involved in bonfire traditions for a few years and we were delighted when she joined us in 2023 as our company secretary.
Company Treasurer
Introducing: Natalie Styles
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Natalie has recently joined Buxted Bonfire as our Company Treasurer. With her history and accountancy skills she is a huge asset to BBS.
Life Members
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Bob Stiller
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Thelma Stiller
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Sue Ovens
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Jim Ovens
Committee
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Chairwoman: Debbie Elliott
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Vice Chairman: Joe Swain
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Secretary: Lauren Whedbee
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Treasurer: Natalie Styles
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Thelma Stiller
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Eliza Roche
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Matt Munnery
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Jake Munnery
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Alec Stephenson
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Emma Downs
Captains
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​Commander in Chief - Matt Munnery
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Aide de Camp – Debbie Elliott
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Captain of Costumes – Naomi Reynolds Endersby
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Captain of Fundraising – Thelma Stiller
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Fundraising & Events Team – Lauren Whedbee, Debbie Elliott, Emma Downs, Natalie Sykes, Jenny Hemsley, Helen Ridley, Joe Swain, Alex Ridley
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Captain of Communications – Debbie Elliott & Natalie Styles
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Communications Team - Lauren Whedbee, Joe Swain, Alex Ridley
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Captain of Ranks - Helen Ridley
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Captain of Torches – Joe Swain
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Captain of Banners - Jenny Hemsley & Helen Ridley
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Captain of Fire Banners – Joe Swain
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Captain of Firework Banners – Joe Swain
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Captain of Bonfire – Jake Munnery
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Captain of Fire site – Alec Stephenson & Emma Downs
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Captain of Bucket Collection – Natalie Styles
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Captain of Fire Carts – Alec Stephenson
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Captain of Marshals – Jake Munnery
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Captain of Bands – Eliza Roche
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Captain of Programme – Debbie Elliott
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Captain of Premises – Joe Swain
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Heath and Safety Coordinator - Matt Munnery
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Safeguarding Coordinator – Lauren Whedbee