HWS invites participation in a Civic Day Competition.
The Society successfully advocates restoration of the “War Office” gates and railings. The new gates are ‘opened’ by Lord Carrington.

Activities to commemorate the work of the Rye Protection Society include – a photographic exhibition at the Environment Centre in the Chilterns and A Big Picnic on the Rye itself arranged with the Open Spaces Society.

Members of Planning and Transport groups agree to serve on Reserve Site Liaison groups.
HWS receives a Civic Voice award for Community Relations.