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Brass band and fireworks
- Proms in the Park
Proms in the Paddock is a great opportunity to support one
of the oldest bonfire societies in Lewes. Commercial Square
Bonfire Society (CSBS) was founded in 1855. Later in the century
some of its members went to the USA to work on the railways.
While there they witnessed how badly the Native American population
was treated, and on their return to Lewes decided to wear
North American Indian costumes to help raise the profile of
their plight. The Indian motif became the society’s
emblem and leading costume.
Proms in the Paddock, is organized in conjunction with Lewes,
Glynde and Beddingham Brass - Lewes’ town band - and
all funds raised on Saturday night will go towards supporting
their respective activities for the rest of the year. LGB
Brass will play a selection of proms favourites, which will
culminate in a firework finale played to the 1812 Overture.
CSBS’s Chairman Jon Botting told Viva Lewes that “Proms
in the Paddock is an opportunity for Commercial Square to
use the great depth of resources within the Society to organise
a great fun event for the people of Lewes to enjoy, showing
another aspect to our pyrotechnical skills which is not always
evident on November 5th." Doors open at 5pm and there
will be a BBQ, veggie food stall, bar and even a Pimms bar
to whet your appetite, not to mention the traditional tombola,
tea tent and CSBS merchandise stall. So lay a blanket down
and make the most of the balmy summer evening, topped off
by what Lewes does best - fireworks. KA |
