Wednesday, November 2, 2005

Put a Rocket in your pocket

The build-up to Bonfire continues. The Waldstadt Fäger Band are here from Waldshut-Tiengen in the Black Forest - the twin town of Lewes. This exotically-attired ensemble are an old Bonfire favourite and I've practically worn out their CD on Rocket FM over the years. Peter and Hubert from Germany are billeted at my sister's house until Sunday.

A concert is scheduled for Thursday night in the Town Hall, which is a sellout, and of course the band will be marching in the procession on November 5th.
The band are the guests of the Commercial Square Bonfire Society who will be featured on the Drivetime Show today - Chairman John Botting attempting to keep order among his excited crew. I can't wait.

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