Haddenham Bonfire Committee

The annual bonfire and firework display



Friday 2 November 2007
Fairchild’s Meadow at the bottom of
Chewells Lane off Hop Row
Gates open 6.30
Guy judging 7.00
Fireworks 7.30



Entrance: £4 adult £2 children
Two children accompanied by a Guy: Entry FREE!
There will be a guy competition with prizes for the winners
Food will be served all evening

Bring the family for a safe spectacular firework display
Warm up by the huge hot bonfire
While enjoying Hot dogs Burgers Soup Hot drinks


Please note that for everyone’s safety no personal fireworks or sparklers are allowed

Fun Run 2007 The Winners

Positions & times (min.sec)

Age Group A 0 to 4 years
No entrants this year

B 5 to 7 years
Boys: 1st Sean Dolan 34.08
Girls: 1st Olivia Orme 29.46 2nd Lauren Goodhew 42.35 3rd Sarah Pollard 56.28

C 8 to 11 years
Boys: 1st Richard Threadgold 24.25 2nd Ryan Goodson 25.44 3rd William Smith 27.03
Girls: 1st Emily Orme 27.01 2nd Annabelle Graham 28.22 3rd Georgina Mynott 29.21

D 12 to 16 years
Boys: 1st Matt Burrows 26.52
Girls: 1st Bethany Spalding 34.22 2nd Catherine Rule 34.22

E Over 16
Gentlemen: 1st Kevin Dolan 19.14 2nd Rob Tolfts 21.29 3rd Matt Stuttle 24.30
Ladies: 1st Amy Stuttle 24.02 2nd Elizabeth Haigh 25.25 3rd Hilary Kemp 28.10

The Guy Shield was awarded to the winning Team: Cycle Paths which consisted of Christian Clark, Amy Stuttle, Matt Stuttle and Richard Threadgold


Overall the first home was Kevin Dolan, the first boy was Richard Threadgold and the first girl was Emily Orme


Congratulations to all winners.
Thanks to all participants and to the many others who helped in organising, registration, record keeping, cooking, marshaling and all the countless little tasks that make the day a success- thank you all! We must not forget to thank the land owners who allowed us free access to their land, the Robert Arkenstall School for sending forms home, the Village Voice for advertising our events, and the Barber Shop for having stocks of forms available- thank you all as well!.

(The Village Voice is available from Joan Fearn 01353 740811)

Fun Run & other activities- the photos

Fun Run & other activities

Last year our annual Fun Run was held in scorching hot weather which was a little stressful for some, so this year we decided to move to September. As it happened Sunday September 16 2007 was another brilliant day, but not quite so hot, so the field of 60 participants had a very pleasant time.

As always there were really keen runners and Kevin Dolan came back first, completing the 5km route in 19min 14 seconds; more than two minutes ahead of the second place. (All the results are on the other post).

Others treated the event as an opportunity to stroll round in groups chatting and enjoying the countryside. As most of the route is off road what could be better than walking with friends in perfect weather, not having to worry about traffic?

Even the gentlest strollers were back within the hour: Well done Helen and Sarah!

Once back in Fairchild's Meadow participants and marshals were able to sit on the grass enjoying our hot dogs and drinks while waiting for the prizes to be awarded. Every participant had a commemorative medal and the top three in each age group received bronze, silver or gold medals. The top boy and girl in each group also had a certificate which will admit them to Bonfire Night free on Friday 2nd November 2007.

Everyone had a very enjoyable morning and no doubt they will be back next year...

This completes our support activities this year. We had a barbecue at Haddenham's Blossoms and Bygones in May, and again at the Robert Arkenstall School Fayre in July. These events all help to keep our funds healthy for our annual Bonfire Night which features a massive bonfire and an excellent display of fireworks. As usual it will be in the Fairchild's Meadow at the bottom of Chewells Lane (off Hop Row). This year it will be on Friday 2nd November. More details will be posted nearer the time.