Author: Jim Hollands

The Opening of Graham’s Way

East Sussex County Councillor Carl Maynard open’s Graham’s Way with Graham’s Father Brian who has never given up the struggle to get the Cycle / Footway from Rye to Rye Harbour completed since his sons untimely death on the notorious stretch of Road in 2004. Continue reading The Opening of Graham’s Way

Bernard’s Nightmare

A film made one summer afternoon. Do not waste your time watching this film unless ;-

A. You are very bored

B. You want to see Bernard getting more exercise in one afternoon than he gets in a year now

or

C. You are a very good pianist and love Charlie Chaplin films. Continue reading Bernard’s Nightmare

Royal Visit to Rye in 1966

The Royal Visit was recorded by members of Rye & District Movie Society and is a record of the event which featured many local people.

The Royal Car in Market Street Approaching the Town Hall
The Royal Car in Market Street Approaching the Town Hall

“Rye’s Own” Archive Film – Released 13 September 2015

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Romney Marsh Foxhounds Boxing Day Meet 1967

Boxing Day Leg Stretcher for Many Who have Eaten Too Much Over Christmas

This 1967 film was made by Rye Movie Society and covered, what was then, a very popular Boxing Day afternoon out by the Rye public. Going to see the Hunt Meet at a local pub was all part of the Christmas festivities for many.

Continue reading Romney Marsh Foxhounds Boxing Day Meet 1967

Iden Ladies V Eastbourne Ladies 1969

The grass on the pitch was too long but the ladies from Iden and Eastbourne made a real match of it

By Jim Hollands

It was one of  Iden Ladies early matches. They played Eastbourne Ladies at Iden Park. Don’t know the final score but it seems Eastbourne were leading by one goal to nil when the film finished into the second half. No doubt there are ladies out there who will tell me the result. Continue reading Iden Ladies V Eastbourne Ladies 1969

Iden V. Brede Lower Div Cup Final 1969

An old movie of a cup final in 1969

The Tangerines are at Rye Salts playing local rivals Brede. Can anyone remember the score and who won. It looks as though Brede were the victors but can’t say for certain as the film ran out before the match finished. Looked as though Brede were 3-1 in the lead. Continue reading Iden V. Brede Lower Div Cup Final 1969

Christine Turnbull’s Balloon Flight from Rye

The latest “Rye’s Own” 1960’s film.

Christine Turnbull with Rye's Own to give to the first French person she met on landing
Christine Turnbull with Rye’s Own to give to the first French person she met on landing

A flight from Rye Salts to France was made by Christine Turnbull to gain her Balloon Pilot Licence. An article in the March 1967 “Rye’s Own” records the epic events. Continue reading Christine Turnbull’s Balloon Flight from Rye