Meet The Team

Chairwoman

Introducing: Debbie Elliott

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

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

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

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

Bob Stiller
Thelma Stiller
Sue Ovens
Jim Ovens

Committee

Chairwoman: Debbie Elliott
Vice Chairman: Joe Swain
Secretary: Lauren Whedbee
Treasurer: Natalie Styles
Thelma Stiller
Eliza Roche
Matt Munnery
Jake Munnery
Alec Stephenson
Emma Downs

Captains

Commander in Chief - Matt Munnery
Aide de Camp – Debbie Elliott
Captain of Costumes – Naomi Reynolds Endersby
Captain of Fundraising – Thelma Stiller
Fundraising & Events Team – Lauren Whedbee, Debbie Elliott, Emma Downs, Natalie Sykes, Jenny Hemsley, Helen Ridley, Joe Swain, Alex Ridley
Captain of Communications – Debbie Elliott & Natalie Styles
Communications Team - Lauren Whedbee, Joe Swain, Alex Ridley
Captain of Ranks - Helen Ridley
Captain of Torches – Joe Swain
Captain of Banners - Jenny Hemsley & Helen Ridley
Captain of Fire Banners – Joe Swain
Captain of Firework Banners – Joe Swain
Captain of Bonfire – Jake Munnery
Captain of Fire site – Alec Stephenson & Emma Downs
Captain of Bucket Collection – Natalie Styles
Captain of Fire Carts – Alec Stephenson
Captain of Marshals – Jake Munnery
Captain of Bands – Eliza Roche
Captain of Programme – Debbie Elliott
Captain of Premises – Joe Swain
Heath and Safety Coordinator - Matt Munnery
Safeguarding Coordinator – Lauren Whedbee