True Stories of a Rye Family from a time when the World was Younger
“I’ve got an infallible system!” Jim Snr. beamed from ear to ear. “It’s come up trumps every Saturday for the past four weeks.”
“Oh yes? said his eldest son, summoning up as much phony enthusiasm as he could. He knew all about his systems. Every six months or so there was a new one. Every time they were “infallible”. Every time they resulted in a bonus for the Dog Track Tote. Continue reading The Infallible System
There are few superlatives that would describe the 2006 Rye Festival. The whole enterprise was an outstanding success. It has brightened Rye business and given the public at large a real late summer treat. Continue reading Rye Arts Festival 2006
The photograph was taken in the Drill Hall for what was almost certainly a Dance put on by 2274 Squadron (Rye) Air Training Corps. Percy Mitchell, the Rye ATC Commanding Officer is seen seated with two Air Force Officers, probably from R.A.F. Rye, the Home Chain Radar Station, locally known as ‘The Pylons’.
The Pylons were at Kent Ditch Corner and the living accommodation for the unit was further on, where the Filipino Village is today. The photograph, taken in 1954 Continue reading Are You in the Picture?
To round off the local celebrations of the 60th. Anniversary of VE Day, Rye Players put on an unashamedly nostalgic variety show at the Community Centre from the 19th. – 21st May. Continue reading Over There
Following the article in the May issue of “Rye’s Own” I feel it is my duty to record my part in the history of Rye’s Picture Theatres, safety on building sites and building repairs. Continue reading Building The Regent
There has been much interest caused by Brian Hargreaves drawing of the Rye Electric Palace reproduced in the centre pages of last months magazine. The article on the bus services of Rye in the 1920’s and 30’s has also aroused interest. Continue reading Rye Electric Palace
The four girl group “Dragonheart” stole the show,and a lot of teenage hearts, at the second annual “Rye Goes Pop” concert on the Town Salts on Saturday 7 August. Continue reading Rye Goes Pop 2004
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
Morris Dancers Perform in Rye One of the oldest “revival” sides in the “Morris Ring” are the East Surrey Morris Men. They were one of the six sides who founded the Morris Dance Ring in 1934. Mainly performing dances from the Cotswold’s tradition they dance for their own pleasure and that of their audiences on the village greens and on alehouse forecourts throughout Surrey. Continue reading Morris Dancers in Rye
Residual Railway Land at Rye
At the recent meeting of the Marshlink Partnership it was revealed that a sections of Railway land on both sides of the line between the Tillingham and the Ferry Road Crossing are being considered for railway or integrated transport uses. Continue reading Residual Railway Land at Rye
