Author: Jim Hollands

Exciting Events In Rye For Coming Months

What a terrific programme Rye has to offer over the coming months. Kicking off with the South East in Bloom Judging at the beginning of July, this is just the precursor to the even more important Britain in Bloom Judging which will follow in early August. Continue reading Exciting Events In Rye For Coming Months

The Ringo Trophy

Rye Bowls “Ringo” Cup

Report & Pictures by Jo’ Vincent

On Sunday 20 June members of Rye Bowls Club took part in the Annual Ringo Cup competition which resulted in a win for Liz Bracey. Liz became the overall winner with the best “shot difference”, after a tight tussle with runner up Vic Woolveridge, Reg Niall was third. Continue reading The Ringo Trophy

Jimper – July 2004

Balloon & Rock

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 invited inside to partake an excellent with amicable revellers. We all knew each other and the banter was easy and lively. The subject of the contents of my jacket Continue reading Jimper – July 2004

Rebecca Draws Large Audiences

Rebecca Draws Large Audiences

by Playgoer

Judging by the large audiences it attracted “REBECCA” was a popular choice for Rye Players’ May production.

Although it is a long and at times wordy play, it does capture the essence of Daphne du Maurier’s much loved novel and it certainly held the attention of the audience from start to finish. The great problem for any amateur group is how to create even part of a large mansion on a very small stage but the Players solved it very well. Their recent fund raising efforts made it possible for Ian Walker, the stage manager, to extend and improve the stage at the Community Centre before constructing a realistic set which was well designed and painted by June Woolley and Judy Wall, and furnished to look like the reception hall of a country house. Continue reading Rebecca Draws Large Audiences

New Art Gallery at Atlas

Rye Art & Framing Centre and Gallery have recently opened at the Atlas Industrial Park, Rye Harbour. The Proprietor Michael Jon Preston has eight years experience and is a fully trained professional framer. The framing Centre also features a suburb Gallery situated on two floors enabling browsing in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments available. A ‘while you wait’ framing service is just one of the unique benefits at hand. Continue reading New Art Gallery at Atlas

The Boat Builders of Rye Part Two

 

The Hoad Ship Building Yard in Rye was famous for the first class vessels produced there but it was George Smith and his brother Thomas who are remembered by some senior citizens of this town as ‘the boat builders of Rye’ Continue reading The Boat Builders of Rye Part Two

Rye in Bloom

By The Editor

What an effort the people of Tilling Green are putting in to help Rye win the Britain in Bloom Competition. Continue reading Rye in Bloom

Town Crier

                            EEC OUT – ROTHER OUT

We all thought a ‘common market’ would be a good idea. We could trade throughout Europe with ease. There would be no borders and a ‘free marketing area’ would make for easier trade. Continue reading Town Crier