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Nov 4th (5th) Well all of you that turned up at Lewes on the 4th know that we celebrated Bonfire night on the Saturday, those that turned up on Sunday possibly found it a bit quiet.
Over 50,000 watched the Grand Procession (that's the one we dance in). We took a strange route, it was almost as if those at the front were looking for a route that had not been blocked off by a super efficient police force, the first part was great with massive cheering audiences, still good as we went past the station, after that we went along roads I didn't even know existed. I think I saw Rotten Row on one signpost.
We did start flagging a bit coming up the last hill but as soon as we hit the main road and the cheering crowds again, then our spirits lifted as did our feet and knees. There is just nothing like an enthusiastic crowd to boost your energy levels.
Our new Pub 'The Brewers Arms' did us proud, excellent service, reasonable prices and right where the action is. Quite a change and one I hope we do again and again.
Our intrepid photographer (Sonia) was not able to get an inspired photo of us this year so you will have to make do with the existing one, click at the appropriate place above.
However if anyone reading this has a good one (picture that is!) then our bagman (see website for email address) would be delighted to receive an email copy, thanks in anticipation etc.
