Excitement is growing for the “Hands across the Sea” International Weekend organised by the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts’ Club. It is happening at Westenhanger, Folkestone Racecourse, Nr Hythe which is a huge site Continue reading Hands Across the Sea at Hythe
We have just been informed that a van was stolen overnight which contained the polling station ballot papers for the Hastings & Rye constituency (around. 72 300 ballot papers). Continue reading Rye Ballot Papers Stolen
The Heritage Centre Anchor is quite safe
Rye Town Clerk, Richard Farhall tells us
“The timber needed to be replaced but the Environment Agency A has a policy of not using hardwood so there was a delay while a reclaimed source could be found. Then the EA’s carpenter was off. He is back now but there are certain activities he can no longer easily do – and so volunteers are helping. A soon as I have a return date I will let everyone know”.
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Why was it moved? – It was moved for ‘repair’.
When will it be returned? – It would be back in March ready for Easter visitors. Continue reading Where is the Anchor?
Send your local news and pictures to [email protected] and we will use as many as we can in the magazine or on the website. Old pictures of Rye and Rye people with details are very welcome and add so much interest for our local and overseas readers with memories of the town. Keep in touch with Rye by supporting “Rye’s Own”. Continue reading Send Your Stories and Pictures
Were you at Rye Auction Galleries when Flogit paid a visit in 2004 – if so these pictures will certainly interest you.
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Because of his upbringing Henry was thoroughly Anglo-French being able to pass as a Frenchman and as an Englishman. After being in the Army’s evacuation from France in 1940 he was recruited into the F (French ) Section of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). Henry broke his leg attempting to return to France as an agent. He escaped, over the Pyrenees into Spain with Jaques Poirier, a young Frenchman. Continue reading Who was Henry Peuleve
Bill & Nicki Waters were enjoying an afternoon Cuppa at home with Nicki’s Brother and Sister-in-law when a lone glider appeared in the sky over the Martello Tower at Rye. To their astonishment it landed almost in their garden. Continue reading Neville Glides in for Tea
By Jim Hollands
It is with great personal sadness that I report the death of ‘Shoey’ Bennett, The toughest chap that ever played for Rye United. Continue reading Goodbye Shoey
