Sponsored 100 mile walk
Ed our Chairman, wanted to do something himself which could help to raise funds for the Society and when he heard about the 100-mile hike across The South Downs, he thought perhaps this is a challenge he could possibly complete, and so it was decided, that he will begin his journey on April 22nd 2023. He is hoping to complete it in six days and will be camping along the way.
Not being a practiced long-distance walker as such, in fact, never having walked a long distance, this is going to be a real challenge and so he has started training. One thing is for sure, there are a lot of hills to climb.
You can follow him on his journey by watching the video blogs of his training walks and eventually the final hike and we hope you will donate generously.
See the latest warm-up walk. This video covers what turned out to be an 11.7-mile trawl through difficult swampy conditions, taking 4hrs 10 mins. Everything was going well until it wasn't! Well worth sitting down with a cuppa and seeing what happens.
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If you would like to sponsor/donate then please go to: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/edpaterson100milehike
or scan the QR code below with your mobile phone camera which will take you directly to the JustGiving page.
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Fundraising
The Bonfire Society runs various local community-based fundraising events throughout the year. The money raised from these events goes towards the Society, ultimately enabling us to host our annual Carnival, where we welcome other Sussex Bonfire Societies and groups to celebrate and commemorate Bonfire.
Please support and donate to the Society - your continued support is essential for this tradition to continue.
There are 2 easy ways to submit a donation to us today!
Bank Transfer: Bank Account: Rotherfield and Mark Cross Bonfire Society.
Account No: 62012860 Sort Code: 30 98 77
Reference required: DONATION
Cash or Cheque Donation: Make cheques payable to Rotherfield and Mark Cross Bonfire Society. Any cash or cheque donations can be sent to:
R&MC Bonfire Society Chair, 5 Station Road, Rotherfield, TN6 3HW. Please include a note confirming that the money is a donation!
Collectively between all of the Sussex Bonfire Societies, in 2019, we raised over £65,000
The society is not a Charity organisation, officially we are a Not For Profit Ltd Company. We are established in this format for insurance purposes which is essential, but it means we are not eligible to apply for charity grants.
We are very grateful to receive donations from members of the public and local businesses, and it is due to this generosity and community spirit that we are still functioning today.
Please donate to the Society, your continued support is essential for the Society to continue.
All donations are gratefully received!