By Jo’ Vincent I have swallows nesting in my porch this year which was quite a surprise to me as usually they choose the eaves of a barn, under a bridge, or an old shed to nest. Mind you our porch is in need of a face lift but I did’nt think it was dilapidated … Continue reading The Birdman of Rye
Author: Jo Vincent
Jo Vincent contributed reports and photographs about Rye Bowls Club and local wildlife.
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 … Continue reading The Ringo Trophy
Exhibition of Portraits
by Marina Kim At Roche Gallery Article by Jo’ Vincent The snowstorm and Wintery Breezes did not prevent art lovers attending the opening of the Marina Kim Portrait Exhibition at Roche Gallery, 93 High Street, Rye.
The Home Front
by Jo’ Vincent. Volunteers of The Rye Museum Association put on a magnificent display of memoirs of World War Two on Saturday 9 March at the Further Education Centre. Patrons were required to have a National Registration Identity Card which was duly filled out with the help of an assistant dressed in the fashion of … Continue reading The Home Front
The Magic of Rye
By Jo’ Vincent What gives Rye it’s special appeal? Some say the magnetic quality is centred on the Quarter Boys who guard the Church Clock and ring out the quarters. Old Rhodes did say “The sound of the Quarter Boys will draw you further than gunpowder can blow you”. This has proved the case so … Continue reading The Magic of Rye