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Meet The Team

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Chairwoman

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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. 

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Vice Chairman

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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.

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Company Secretary

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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.

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Company Treasurer

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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.

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Life Members

  • Bob Stiller

  • Thelma Stiller

  • Sue Ovens

  • Jim Ovens

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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

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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

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