Sir Donald Sinden CBE

Sir Donald was appointed President of the Conservation Society on 21 April 1995.  He was a keen supporter, taking an interest in the work of the Society but without interference.

He was a regular attendee at Society Christmas gatherings at the Town Hall and at our annual garden parties. At Christmas parties he would step forward and use his strong and distinctive voice to call the winning numbers of the raffle, and to recount some of his many jokes, some quite risqué.  He was excellent company and a ready mixer.  At our Annual Lunch at The Mermaid Inn, his company and anecdotes made for many happy and memorable occasions.

Sir Donald will be sadly missed by Rye Conservation Society.

Conservation Society officers visit Lewes

Members of the Executive and Planning Committee made a return visit to Lewes on 1 September, hosted by the Friends of Lewes, following a visit from them in May last year.

We had a very interesting tour around the town, saw possible development areas, went to the Town Hall where we were given fascinating historical background by a former Mayor, and discussed issues of mutual concern over lunch at the John Harvey tavern.  We admired various plaques which Friends of Lewes, with financial support from the Council, had had erected on interesting sites and historic buildings.

It was a most enjoyable visit and we will continue to keep in touch with Friends of Lewes as many of the problems and challenges we face are the same.  Thank you, Robert and Marcus!

Kenneth Bird, Irene and Wayne Jones, Rae Festing, Margaret Bird, Robert, Marcus and colleague from Friends of Lewes, Helen and John Griffiths, Julian Luckett