Rye in East Sussex Town Guide

Societies

Societies in Rye

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EF Benson Society

In Rye
01797 223 114
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Do you know where Mr and Mrs Wyse lived? Where did Lucia and Georgie stay on their first visit? Find out: take a guided walk round Rye, looking at the houses and places associated with Mapp and Lucia novels, taking in the houses used in both the C4 and the BBC TV series. Walk round … more

Rye and District Bonfire Society

In Rye
01797 223 136
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Rye and District Bonfire Society’s torchlit procession and bonfire is one of the major events in the local calendar. The evening starts with a torchlit procession at 7.30pm through the town, with many other bonfire societies and floats joining in, giving the town an amazing and special atmosphere. The procession follows a dedicated route through … more

Winchelsea Bonfire Boyes

Winchelsea 2.1 miles from Rye
01797 225 333
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Local bonfire society. Organises the Bonfire Night procession and display in Winchelsea every November, and fund-raises throughout the rest of the year.

Northiam Horticultural Society

Northiam 6.1 miles from Rye
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Welcoming all levels and all ages of gardening enthusiasts. Established in 1897, we’re one of the oldest horticultural societies in the UK and affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society. With over 150 members we offer a varied annual program with two shows in Spring and Autumn, four lectures, two socials Summer and Christmas and an … more

Rye Wurlitzer Academy

In Rye
01424 444 058
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Rye’s historic Wurlitzer theatre organ, the second to arrive in England during 1926 and the 999th to be made, has been sited at Thomas Peacock Community College, Rye, since 1958 where it is still played today.

Order of Rye Longbowmen

In Rye
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In 1989 Rye celebrated the seven hundredth anniversary of becoming a Town, a town that has changed little over these many years. The river may have silted up and we no longer build ships for a royal navy but the Church still stands and the bells still ring out their beckoning call. We still have … more

Ellen Terry Barn Theatre Society

Small Hythe 6.3 miles from Rye
01424 440 484
07792 261 958

Society based at The Ellen Terry Barn Theatre at Smallhythe Place near Tenterden. In the grounds of Smallhythe Place the home of the late Dame Ellen Terry now owned by The National Trust. The season runs from April to September and includes one of drama productions either staged by professional companies or the local drama … more

The Potteries of Rye Society

In Rye
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For collectors of traditional Rye pottery and more modern potteries.

Northiam Conservation Society

Northiam 6.5 miles from Rye
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Northiam Bonfire Society

Northiam 6.1 miles from Rye
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Northiam Bonfire Society is proudly part of the Sussex Bonfire tradition. Keeping Sussex Bonfire Tradition alive, raising money for local good causes, contributing to village life.

Icklesham Panto and Drama Society

Icklesham 3.5 miles from Rye
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Friendly drama group meeting every week. We welcome all creatives from acting, to photography, stage design, costume design, music, promotion, sound, lighting & makeup, amateurs or professionals. You don’t have to be able to act or have any experience at all, just bring your enthusiasm!