18/08/2026
*Bonfire Wood Donations* 🔥
At this time of year, we’re often asked whether spare wood from residents and local businesses can be used on our bonfire.
Here’s our FAQ:
🪵 *What wood can we take?*
Plain, untreated wood only! Nails are absolutely fine — we pull them out of the sand-covered bonfire site the following day using big magnets.
🚫 *What wood can’t we take?*
Treated wood, please. This includes most domestic timber that has been treated with stains, varnishes or preservatives. Garden furniture is also commonly treated to prevent it rotting in the rain. We don’t burn these materials because of the fumes they can produce.
🔥 *What is most of the bonfire made from?*
Shipping pallets.
📦 *Can we store donated wood?*
Sadly, we don’t have any storage facilities. In our dreams, we’ll eventually raise enough funds to buy some land for storage and other bonfire-related purposes!
📍 *Where and when should wood be dropped off?*
Friday 16th October 2026, from 7am onwards, on the beach by the west end of Pelham Place Car Park.
🚚 *Can we collect?*
Only maybe! We have limited transport facilities and hundreds of other things to run around doing that day. If you have a large quantity that needs collecting, please get in touch and we’ll see what we can do.
Many thanks!
Bonfire Captains Nick & Steve
📧 [email protected]
