I was intrigued by Arthur Woodgate’s recollection of the 1937-40 Mayor of Rye George Marsden. The mystery surrounding where he came from and where he went in 1940 have haunted me since Arthur first told me about George Marsden’s Mayoralty so I decided I must delve deeper. Continue reading George Marsden
Rye karter’s pre-season preparations continue, despite on-track dramas
An incident-packed weekend (26/27 February) tested the mettle of Pett kart racer Jack Barlow – but in typical fashion he emerged from the numerous melees at Whilton Mill in impressive style. Continue reading Crashes do not slow Barlow
Each year April comes and we all start to think of the glorious summer days that lie ahead. We have known that spring was not far away since the first daffodil showed its flower. Grass is growing and buds are thinking of bursting into new leaf. Continue reading Jimpers Jottings
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? This old press cutting was sent in by Jill Fuggle (Smith) of Lea Avenue. It records that no less than nine sets of twins attended the Ferry Road Primary School at one time. The year was around 1948, shortly after the Continue reading Nine Sets of Twins
Rye & District Lions Club were the sponsors for the Rock Class at this year’s Hastings Music Festival again. The Rock Class was adjudicated by two world-famous musicians, Roger Daltrey and Paul Roberts. Continue reading Rocking Rye Lions
The time has come for our police and those that control them to stop playing games and get on with the job they are paid to do.
There has been an endless cry from the police for new resources and an even louder wail from politicians that the force is underfunded as though throwing money at a failing organisation can be any answer. Continue reading A Time for Common Sense
Auctioneer Kevin Hall, well known at Rye Auction Galleries, has been active again this year at Charity Auction of Promises raising thousands of pounds selling anything from two nights at one of Rye’s best known hotels to a snazzy tie donated by a local shop. Continue reading Fund Raiser Kevin
Kent Sussex Surrey Air Ambulance launches the first 24hour helicopter service in the country.
This major phase in our support for 24 hour operations was officially launched yesterday (Wednesday 18th December) at Redhill Aerodrome in the presence of the media and many distinguished guests, including High Sheriffs, Lords & Deputy Lords Lieutenant of the SE counties and Chairmen of the County Councils of Kent, Surrey and East Sussex. Continue reading Kent Sussex Surrey Air Ambulance
