Rye and District Bonfire Society organised a spectacular parade and firework show on Saturday, November 9. The town was heaving from 6pm onwards with many people travelling some distance.
Eric, Carrie, Marie and Mark had travelled down for the weekend from London and had heard from friends that it was the best bonfire evening on the south coast. They had a brilliant evening and are making plans to return next year.
Kate, Luna, Matt and Gigi Sellers walked into town from their home in Rye. Kate said: "It's brilliant. A really friendly evening and so well-organised. I love the tradition and it's a great way of selling our town."
Nigel and Marie Fox from Orpington loved the atmosphere. "We never knew there were so many bonfire societies, but the whole evening feels part of our history. The smell of the torches is really atmospheric."
Simon, Julie and Madison Brown from Wittersham explained that the last time they had been was when Madison was in a pushchair. Julie said: “What a good atmosphere. I love the procession with all the drumming. It's noisy but I remember it being much noisier when everyone had bangers. Still an amazing evening though."
Ryebellion Drummers relish the bonfire evening because they are on home turf and the crowds love them and turn out in droves. It is good to see all the other bonfire societies taking part as it is through the support of all the societies working together and attending each others’ evenings that the whole season is such a success. It takes a great deal of dedication to be committed to so many Saturday nights during October and November.
It was a brilliant job once again, Rye Bonfire Society, and thank you for all you do to make it such a splendid evening.
