Money raised by this year's classic car show has been given to Rye community transport and Rye Girl Guides, two of the local charities to benefit from the event in June.
The Rotary Club of Senlac St Leonards donated nearly £5,000 to four charities at a dinner held at Highwoods Golf Club, Bexhill, on Wednesday August 13. The donations were from the proceeds of this year’s show held at Rye Rugby Club said Dave Miles from Senlac St Leonard's. "I’m delighted to hand out this money tonight, for me it’s the best part of organising the show.”
Pat Hughes from Rye and District Community Transport explained what the money would be used for. “We have scheduled bus services, a dial and ride and provide transport for all age groups from school children to the elderly, single passengers and groups. We need a new bus, so this money will go towards a new one. Thank you so much.”
Dave Miles thanked everyone who helped put on the classic car show, especially Rye Girl Guides who received a special donation. Ruth Hayes from the Guides said "We are a very diverse group and the donation helped us take some of our guides, including those with special educational needs, to camp in Ireland. They gained so much from the experience.”
Warming Up The Homeless and Senlac St Leonards’ own charity, the Yellowmen, also received funding.
Trudy Hampton of Warming up the Homeless said, “We help so many people who are homeless or in temporary accommodation as well as running a foodbank. I’m so grateful to receive this money which will help fund our services.”
The next car show will be held on June 21 2026, again at Rye Rugby Club.
