Tuesday 15th April from 10am-3pm at Cuckfield Skatepark on Whitemans Green with Skateboarding inclusion in the Olympics
Join us for some coaching in the morning and a chance to showcase your skills at a fun competition with prizes in the afternoon. Open to all ages and abilities
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Nominations are now open for the Mid Sussex Applauds Awards 2025. Organised by Mid Sussex District Council, this annual event celebrates the fantastic work carried out by individuals, groups and businesses across the district.
Cllr Anne-Marie Cooke, Cabinet Member for Communities and Communications, said: “We want to hear about all the unsung individuals and groups who play such an incredible role in our community. There are so many across the district who deserve a big thank you for everything they do. Now’s the chance to give them that recognition!”
Nominations for eight categories can be made until 7th March with the winners to be announced at a special awards ceremony in May.
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The award categories for 2025 are - Volunteer of the Year, Community Project of the Year, Young Hero of the Year, Business in the Community, Community for All Award, Environment and Climate Champion, Community Hero of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award.
The amazing achievements of last year’s winners included a lifetime’s dedication to improving the lives of those with dementia, setting up a new coffee lounge as a hub for community support, running a youth club that had served the community for over 22 years and a community driven initiative addressing the climate emergency.
We’d love to hear from you. Your nomination could be one of this year’s winners! To nominate, visit: www.midsussexapplauds.co.uk
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Welcome to Cuckfield Life’s Cuckfield Bonfire and Fireworks event page. Here you will find our most recent information for everything bonfire and fireworks.
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2025’s Bonfire Night will take place on 1st November at Cuckfield Park. More information to come.
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Cuckfield Bonfire and Fireworks 2024
One of the annual highlights of the Cuckfield calendar is once again going to dominate our skies… for one night only.
With a spectacular display set to a pulsating soundtrack, the Cuckfield Bonfire has not only raised the roof every November for 37 years, it’s also raised the bar for community fundraising in aid of local good causes.
And with many neighbouring displays being run on different nights this year and some not running at all due to rocketing costs, it’s hoped this year’s event on Saturday 2nd November, will be a big highlight for families in search of a traditional night out.
“People do come from far and wide which is great for us and we work hard to ensure it’s an event to remember,” said Michael Moore, chair of the Cuckfield Bonfire Society.
“We’ve also diversified our fundraising with the election of Jem Lee to be the village’s Bonfire mayor for the last two years, which has been a huge success,” he added.
Funds raised go to a variety of local causes like Holy Trinity and Woodlands Mead schools along with the Dame Vera Lynn Charity.
At his last cheque presentation recently in the splendid mayoral robes, Mayor Jem Lee, a former long time chair of the bonfire committee, reflected on an amazing tour of duty.
“I have very much enjoyed being the Bonfire Mayor meeting a huge range of people across the community and especially because of all the money raised,” said Jem.
There is a variety of catering available on bonfire night and various parking options but it’s advisable to book in advance, via the event website.
Tickets are available from www.cuckfieldbonfire.co.uk – Ticket prices are: families £28, adults £10 and children £5. Gates open at 5.30pm, bonfire is lit at 5.45pm and fireworks to music start with a bang at 7.30pm.