Rye Conservation Society 40th AGM

The fortieth Annual General Meeting of Rye Conservation Society took place on Friday 27 April at Rye Town Hall, attended by over 40 members.   Andrew Blyth and Jenny Lee stood down from the committee, Julian Luckett was appointed chairman of the Planning Committee and other officers were re-elected to their roles.

Awards for craftsmanship were made at the end of the meeting to Kevin Hughes for the restoration of stonework of the west window of St Mary's Church and to John Corley for the restoration of stained glass in the window.  Another award was given to John Pickering for the reroofing of St Anthony's, Church Square.  Finally, a highly commended award was given to John Sankey, the owner of the Hope Anchor Hotel, for the new signage at the hotel.

Kevin Hughes, John Corley and John Pickering 

38 members went on to the Society's Annual Lunch held at The Mermaid Inn, an occasion much enjoyed by all.

New Library fascia

We are delighted that, after representations from the Society itself,  from the Rye Observer and from many local residents, Rother Planning Committee has refused consent for the retrospective application from East Sussex County Council for the inappropriate fascia over the library and community help point.

We look forward to commenting on the revised application for the new signage when it is received.