A huge £59,000 has been raised by Bonfire Societies across the county following this year’s events.
The annual Sussex Bonfire Societies end of year carol service was held at The Holy Cross Church in Uckfield last weekend where the total raised was announced to the members and dignitaries in attendance.
Hailsham Mayor Paul Holbrook joined the members of Hailsham Bonfire Society for the service, alongside other Mayors from Crowborough, Burgess Hill, Uckfield and the High Sheriff of Sussex Jane King.
All of the money raised by Bonfire Societies across Sussex from street collections and sponsorships will be donated to local charities across the county.
A spokesperson from Hailsham Bonfire Society said: “HBS like to thank the Mayor for his continuous support throughout the year and we look forward to staging our own Carol service in 2023.”
