Hemmingford Bonfire 5th-8th November 2026
Invite from Mid Anglia Centre
Venue: Hemingford Grey, St Ives, Cambs. PE27 5HD.
Outfits can arrive from 12.00 noon on Thursday 6th November.
NO ARRIVALS BEFORE 12.00 NOON
What3Words: ///hurls.dates.essay
Limit: 70 Units
Overview: Friday evening – soup & roll, weather permitting. Saturday free and easy. Saturday evening large Bonfire and Firework display. Fun Fair, side stalls,
food & drink outlets organised by the Fireworks Committee. Estimated cost
£42.00 (2025 cost). This includes for a family ticket to bonfire and 2 nights
site fee. Extra nights available at extra cost. Mid Anglia Centre are acting on
behalf of the Hemingford Firework Display Committee.
Marshals: Mal & Linda Jackson
Email: emandel16@btinternet.com
Site Fee: £42.00 fixed fee (2 nights) + Admin + rally/social fee + vat
To Book: Email slips to Marshal Book From: 1st January 2026
Billericay Firework Display 7th-9th November 2025
Venue: Mayflower High School, Stock Road, Billericay, Essex CM12 0RT.
NO ARRIVALS BEFORE 5.00PM
What3Words: ///this.pure.host
Limit: 20 Units
Overview: Once again we will be organising tickets from the Billericay Roundtable for their Fireworks Spectacular (and much more besides) held at nearby Lake Meadows (approx. 1 mile walk). There will of course be hot drinks and light refreshments to welcome our return to site after the display.
Marshals: Marion & David Mills
Assistants: Pam & Dave Wakeling
Site Fee: £7.50 per night + Admin £2.00, Plaque £1.20 (optional), Social + VAT
To Book: Slips to Marshal or Book Online Book From: 23rd September 2026
Tinsel & Turkey Rally 13th-15th November 2026
Invite from North Essex Centre
Venue: Hallowtrees Activity Centre, Nacton, Ipswich IP10 0JP
NO ARRIVALS BEFORE 12.00 NOON
What3Words: ///mimes.warblers.windpipe
Limit: 40 Units
Overview: Come join us for a weekend of festive fun. Friday evening festive games. Saturday lunchtime a Christmas movie with mulled wine and mince pies. Saturday evening a three-course meal followed by music and a boogie. The
big man may even make an appearance. Let’s get into the festive spirit!
Marshal: Louise, Cliff & Rachael Pounder Email: louise@teampounder.com
Site Fee: £11.00 per night + Admin £3.00 + Rally/Social fee + VAT
To Book: Online or Email Slips to Marshal Book By: 1st October 2026
Masked Ball at Chelmer 20th-22nd November 2026
Venue: Chelmer Valley High School, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 7ER
NO ARRIVALS BEFORE 5.30PM
What3Words: ///penny.pest.action
Limit: 35 Units
Overview: Natter & chatter Friday evening. Free day Saturday to do some Christmas shopping or enjoy a seasonal meal with friends. Saturday evening put your glad rags and mask on for a spectacular evening with live entertainment funded by the Centre. With 1 month to go a Christmas post box will be out.
Marshals: Lynn & Ollie Fitzgerald
Assistants: Linda & Brian Baker, Sheila & Terry Anderson-Smythe
Site Fee: £7.50 per night + Admin £2.00, Plaque £1.20 (optional), Social + VAT
To Book: Slips to Marshal or Book Online Book From: 1st February 2026
Imagine it’s Christmas 11th – 13th Dember 2026
Venue: Essex Barn, Shopland Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford SS4 1LT
NO ARRIVALS BEFORE 1.00PM
What3Words: ///beans.held.oven
Overview: Friday join us in the Christmas barn for mulled wine and mince pies to pay your dues. Saturday be prepared to dress your table for the evening. Saturday evening We are now doing a Christmas meal on the Saturday not an American supper.
A friend is an outside caterer and cooking us a special Christmas pie (this is like no other pie, to include chicken, small sausages, stuffing, chestnuts, cranberries topped with a pastry star) with roast potatoes and veg. To include a special dessert.
Music and Games will be played, with fancy dress optional. Prizes for best van decorations and best fancy dress. Please bring a Secret Santa prize (£5 limit). To be played similar to a Chinese auction
Marshal: Alan Slatford
Assistants: Pauline and Maureen Frier
Site Fee: £10.00 per night + Admin £2.00, Plaque £1.20 (optional), Social + VAT £4 for electric where available.
To Book: Slips to Marshal or Book Online Book from: 28th October 2026