Our weekly round up of some of the other stories making the news in Rye.
No trains on bonfire night
The railway station in Rye will be closed from 3pm on November 11, Rye’s bonfire night. Southern Railway says trains will run through Rye without stopping, with services resuming from the station on Sunday morning.
Customer services director for Southern Rail Jenny Saunders said: “Regrettably, as in previous years, we will be closing Rye station for reasons of public safety. We’ve worked closely with the community organisers of the event and members of the local multi-agency safety advisory group who back this decision.”
The decision has been backed by Rye Bonfire Society, who fully support the closure according to chair James Foster. “Feedback from traders, the public and authorities all remarked on how much better behaved the crowd has been in previous years without train stops. We are always keen to keep our event as safe, family friendly and enjoyable as possible.”
For full details of Rye bonfire visit the society’s website.
Tune in to 95.1FM
Cinque Ports Radio has a new transmitter covering Rye. It’s on 95.1FM and goes live on Wednesday, November 1 at 10am. The radio station, which already covers Romney Marsh on 100.2FM, is also online at www.cinqueportsradio.co.uk and Freeview channel 277.
Managing director James Clark said: “After many months of planning and hard work we at Cinque Ports Radio have some great news to share. We’ll be live on 95.1FM to Rye, Tenterden and the surrounding areas.”
Country show raises thousands for hospice
The Rye and District Country Show has raised £20,373.64 for St Michael’s Hospice. The organisers of the show, which took place in Icklesham on August 19, say every penny raised will go to the hospice and they thank “everyone that helped, donated and attended the show. Without you this amazing amount would not be possible.”
Next year’s show will be on Saturday, August 17.
Cash for community projects
Get your bids in now for a share of Rother District Council’s community grants scheme. Projects and organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding, with £90,000 set aside this year. Projects which the council describes as “enhancing the lives of residents” can apply for the grants – medium (up to £5,000) and large (up to £30,000) – with applications to be received by Thursday, November 30. Smaller grants (up to £1,000) can be applied for throughout the year.
Cllr Susan Prochak, chair of the community grants panel, said: “We would like to help as many community projects as we can this year. With just a few weeks left before applications close for the second round of funding, I encourage our parish and town councils, community organisations, local charities, and voluntary groups to speak to their local district councillor to see if they are eligible to apply.”
As well as the community grants, funding is also available for groups and charities helping to reduce waste and recycle. More details about the grants here.
Rother Voluntary Action can provide guidance and support with applications to the community grants scheme.
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