Rye Heritage Centre (RHC) held an end-of-season open evening on Wednesday October 5.Attending were the Mayor, Jonathan Breeds and the Town Clerk, Richard Farhall but guests largely comprised members of the Rye hospitality community.
Hoteliers, restaurateurs and bed-and-breakfast hosts were able to experience the Rye Town Model Show which ran throughout the evening and were exhorted to “spend old pennies” on the banks of antique slot machines displayed upstairs.The centre manager, Louisa O’Shaughnessy, gave a short welcoming speech and highlighted some of the changes to the product range including some exclusive new souvenirs and an extensive array of new books and maps. She emphasised the importance of the relationship between the RHC and its guests’ individual enterprises. Particular mention was given to the local accommodation booking scheme and the services offered that could benefit visitors such as audio tours, private guided walks and resources for exploring the area.At her invitation the guests then mingled, discussed, chatted and browsed while enjoying a glass of wine and some excellent canapés.There is a similar start of season event planned for March 2018.
Photos: Gerard Reilly
