Zartan and 15 Yen

Look for famous Ryers in this film

There are several old Rye personalities in this little film made by the Rye Movie Society in 1967.

Police Sargent Roy Parrock , Mr. Tookey the Grammar School Teacher,  David Smeed, George Grey, Joan Munn, Pauline Morris and Maureen Matthews. Continue reading Zartan and 15 Yen

Drumskulls Walrus and Wedding

Another Mad Saturday in Rye

The Opening Day of the 2016 Rye Arts Festival and things were happening all around the Citadel.

This film depicts the Drumskulls in action – Marching to the Ypres Castle Inn for mid parade refreshment.

Strange happenings in the Church and Rye’s famous Town Crier announcing another married couple leaving the Town Hall after the ceremony.

A “Rye’s Own” Video released on Wednesday 21 September 2016

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Ten Year Anniversary of Simmons Quay

The BBQ was arranged by Ronnie Simmons and Harbour Master James Bateman

 

The BBQ was arranged by Ronnie Simmons and Harbour Master James Bateman, The Simmons family and guests enjoyed a great afternoon. Ronnie thanks for the help of Tush Hamalton  and his wife Pat who supplied the fish rolls free of charge Chapmans Fish and Jenco who contributed to the alcohol
The Barbecue at Simmons Quay celebrated ten years of activity at the home of the Rye Fishing Fleet.

 

 

 

Ronnie Simmons Barbecue
Ronnie Simmons Barbecue

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Twin Swing are a Sensation on Day Three

In the “Victory Marquee” at War & Peace Revival

So here they are, Twin Swing, the identical Twin Sisters, inspired by the infamous Dolly Sisters of the 1920s. They are helping to bring back the great era of ‘swing’ made famous in the Roaring Twenties. The twins are hoping to help make swing as popular in  2020 as it was 100 years before.

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