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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

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