The Sprocket Page March 2003

News and Adventures of the Rye & District Wheelers Past and Present

Well Attended A.G.M.

The Annual General Meeting held at the Riverhaven Hotel on Thursday 13 February was attended by more than half of the membership. Continue reading The Sprocket Page March 2003

A Potted History of Rye’s Wurlitzer

The idea of having a pipe organ at the School originated with William May, then Head of Music, in the mid 1950s. Assembly was held in the school Gymnasium in those days but insufficient space was available there for an organ. Continue reading A Potted History of Rye’s Wurlitzer

World Famous Journalist Visits Ryes Own

World Renowned Journalist Visits Rye’s Own

Joe Schlesinger of the famed Canadian Broadcasting Company programme ‘Newsworld’ was at the Rye’s Own Office on Saturday 22 February to interview Editor Jim Hollands and Copy Reader Jo’ Vincent about their views on the situation regarding Iraq. They also called on Mayor Peter Dyce, Annie Jay of the Magic Wardrobe Boutique and John Izod at the Old Grammar School Record Shop. Continue reading World Famous Journalist Visits Ryes Own

Outstanding Performance by Ryesingers

The Ryesingers performed Gilbert and Sullivan’s satire, “PATIENCE, or Bunthorne’s Bride on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th of February at The Community Centre, Rye. Continue reading Outstanding Performance by Ryesingers