Rye Bonfire Saturday 13 November 2010
Entries for floats are welcome, provided that these are towed by a 4 x 4 vehicle, not a tractor.
Floats will be positioned at the rear of the procession.
All float entries must book in advance via the Society’s secretary; please use the ‘Contact Us’ page.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE PROVISIONAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE – WEBSITE WILL BE UPDATED AS AND WHEN DETAILS ARE CONFIRMED – LAST UPDATE 05.04.10
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Road Closures
On Bonfire Night, Sat 13 November 2010, all streets on the processional route in Rye town centre will be closed to traffic from approx 18:30 to 21:30
There is no parking on the processional route from approx 16:30.
From approx 16:30, vehicular access to the town will be severely restricted and all vehicles are cleared from the processional route. Any vehicles on the procession route will be removed by recovery trucks.
The A259 Folkestone – Hastings trunk route and the A268 London Road will be closed at times between 20:00 and 21:30 to allow the procession and crowds to pass and will be subject to long delays at all other times.
Motorists are therefore advised to use the M20/A28 route from Dover and Folkestone to Hastings and Eastbourne if travelling on the evening of Sat Nov 13th.
Rye Bonfire Timetable
Parking restrictions apply to processional route from 16:30.
Vehicular access restrictions apply from 18:30.
Processional Route to be clear of all vehicles 18:30
Procession Starts from Tilling Green 19:30.
A259 / A268 restrictions apply from 20:00 ”Chairing Down” – mystery celeberaty lights the bonfire 20:30
Fireworks Display 20:45
Traffic Restrictions Lifted 21:15 – 22:00
The Procession Route
A Maroon signals the start of the procession at about 19:30
The route is as follows – Ferry Road to the Crown Inn, turn left into Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, through Landgate Arch, Hilders Cliff (East Cliff) in to High Street, The Mint, turn right into Wish Ward, Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, left down Landgate, right into Bedford Place and on to the Bonfire site.
Please show your appreciation for the evening’s events
The Rye Bonfire Society receives no financial support from public funds in staging this event, which now costs over £10,000 a year to set-up and manage. All necessary funding is raised by voluntary contributions, programme sales and advertising, fund-raising events and street collections on the night. Without the support of the town’s traders, citizens and visitors, the event could not take place. If you wish the Rye Bonfire to continue as the premier social event in the district’s calendar, please give generously.
Safety Notice
Please do not pick up discarded torches, that is the job for the firecarts at the rear of the procession.
Marshals protect the whole route. If they advise you to move away, please follow their instructions, they are concerned about your safety.
Do not use fireworks. We do not tolerate fireworks in the crowd, it is dangerous and offenders will be reported to the police.
At the Fire Site, please remain outside of the barriers, it is dangerous inside. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury sustained by people crossing safety barriers.
This is a traditional custom, not a carnival or ordinary fireworks display, it can be loud and frightening, there will be fire and very loud bangs. Keep children with you and do not push them to the front. If you are nervous or worried, we suggest you keep away.
Please do not bring any pets.
The Rye and District Bonfire Society do not accept responsibility for any personal injury, loss or damage to personal property and remind you that you attend this evening’s event entirely at your own risk.
Updated : 06.04.10