Meet The Team
Chairwoman
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
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
Maria Martin
Maria has been involved in bonfire for years and we were delighted when she joined us in 2026 as our company secretary.
Company Treasurer
Dez Martin
Dez has been involved in bonfire for many years and we were delighted when Dez joined Buxted in 2026 as our Treasurer.
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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Company Secretary: Maria Martin
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Treasurer: Dez Martin
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Eliza Roche
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Craig Mewett
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Alex Ridley
Captains
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Commander in Chief - Maria Martin
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Aide de Camp – Debbie Elliott & Joe Swain
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Fundraising & Events Team – Debbie Elliott, Joe Swain, Maria Martin, Dez Martin, Eliza Roche, Maggie Fenton, Jeff Fenton, Alex Ridley, Jesse Wilkes.
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Communications Team - Debbie Elliott & Maria Martin
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Captain of Ranks - Alex Ridley
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Captain of Torches – Joe Swain
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Captain of Banners - Alex Ridley
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Captain of Fire Banners – Alex Ridley
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Captain of Firework Banners – Alex Ridley
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Captain of Bonfire – Joe Swain
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Captain of Fire site – Joe Swain
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Captain of Bucket Collection – Dez Martin
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Captain of Fire Carts – Joe Swain
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Captain of Marshals – Dan Rushton-Fisher
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Captain of Bands – Debbie Elliott & Maria Martin
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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 - Joe Swain & Debbie Elliott
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Safeguarding Coordinator – Maria Martin
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Master of Ceremonies - Chelsea Grace, Ashdown Radio