Well Known Rye Soccer Player and Musician
It is with great sorrow we record the passing of Rye Athletic footballer and musician with local 1970’s band.
Month: December 2015
Rye Woman Killed at Westerham
Killed by Car in Costa Coffe Shop
The 74 year old woman who was killed, in tragic circumstances, on Christmas Eve at Westerham was from Rye, Police have revealed.
Thank You Reader, Advertisers and Newsagents for Your Support
Happy New Year to all Readers, Advertisers and Newsagents
As Rye’s Own moves into another year we thank all our advertisers, readers and newsagents for the support they have given us through 2015. Without them hard copy versions of the magazine would not be possible. Continue reading Thank You Reader, Advertisers and Newsagents for Your Support
A Rye without Businesses and Shops
As Rye’s Own moves into another year we thank all our advertisers, readers and newsagents for the support they have given us through 2015. Without them hard copy versions of the magazine would not be possible.
Readers are asked to support Rye traders whenever they can. Just imagine Rye without businesses and shops. It would be a boring, lifeless place. By shopping in town you are helping Rye. You may save a few bob by travelling to Hastings or Ashford but is it really worth your time and trouble? Continue reading A Rye without Businesses and Shops
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Still Going Strong at 82
Maurice Carpenter
St Leonards character, Maurice Carpenter, is one of the town’s best known racing cyclists.
As far back as 1952 Maurice, at the tender age of 19, recorded over 225 miles in a 12 hour race and took the Hastings & St Leonards Cycling Club record that had stood in the name of J F Mackie since 1935! Continue reading Still Going Strong at 82
Rye’s Own’s Christmas Special
Have a Wonderful Christmas
2015 has been a tough year but there have been many events in Rye that we can celebrate.
The Maritime Festival was one of the best ever and the Rye Arts Festival was another roaring Success.
The Christmas Festival was an amazing spectacle that surpassed the dreams of Continue reading Rye’s Own’s Christmas Special
The Days Before Health & Safety
Jimper Stories
Dance on a Tractor
There were twelve of us in a group and together we met each night in the pub. There was little else to do in the week other than go to the new twist club that had started up on Wednesdays or to the local cinema once a week, and always on a Sunday when they showed a horror film or two. Saturday was the day we all longed to arrive. Half the gang did not have to work and the others stopped early, Continue reading The Days Before Health & Safety
Southborough Wheelers New Year’s Day Cycle Race
Fourteen Rye Wheelers Entered
The Southborough & District Wheelers 10 Mile New Year’s Day Cycle Race has no less than 14 Rye Wheeler Entries in the 91 strong field. Continue reading Southborough Wheelers New Year’s Day Cycle Race
Balloon and Rock
By Jimper
Tuesday in Rye was a lovely night. A new moon had appeared to announce a new lunar month on earth. We will mention no names to protect the innocent. Let’s just say a certain eating house in town entertained an Elvis Presley lookalike and the place was packed with well known faces. I was kicked out of my usual coffee house and eleven o clock and as I made my way to my car, the din from the restaurant drew my attention. I was spotted by a certain merrymaker and Continue reading Balloon and Rock