United Off To Flying Start

 

As “Rye’s Own” goes to print Rye and Iden United stand in second place in the Sussex County League Division One table. Four games without defeat have indicated they are more than equal to the task when it comes to taking on senior sides. Continue reading United Off To Flying Start

Pride in Rye Week July 2003

Yolanda Cleans Up

Rye Town Manager, Yolanda Laybourne, led a gang of volunteers in a ‘Rubbish Pick’ as part of “Pride in Rye Week” at the beginning of July. This event is just one of the initiatives that Yolanda has introduced since her appointment just one year ago. There was some opposition to the introduction of a Town Manager, but

Yolanda has won round most of the critics with her enthusiasm and support of many aspects of Rye town life. She has co-opted the help of Rye, Rother and County Councillors, worked hard supporting various clubs and societies, encouraged tourism with a vigorous programme of advertising and publicity and supported the trade organisations. Another contribution that she should be pleased with is the step forward that the Rye Partnership has taken as a result of her efforts.

 

The Town Manager Photographed During Pride in Rye Week
The Town Manager Photographed During Pride in Rye Week

 

“Rye’s Own” August 2003

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Fishing in Rye Bay

 

By The Reluctant Mate

This is a true account of 8 months as a mate on a Rye Bay trawler, it happened quite by accident when I was made redundant about 12 years ago. My skipper had just lost his boat when it was de- commissioned and he was looking to purchase a small boat he could possibly work single handed. Continue reading Fishing in Rye Bay

The Town on the Hill

The Town on the Hill

Rye – built on a sandstone rock rising out of the Romney Marsh, surely one of the most beautiful towns in Britain. A living example of the way things were. Continue reading The Town on the Hill

Proposed Housing Development on the North side of Udimore Road

They want to build houses on the fields to the north of Udimore Road. We asked John Breeds, who lives there, how such a development would affect Udimore Road in particular and Rye in general. Continue reading Proposed Housing Development on the North side of Udimore Road

Lowther’s Lambs

Ron Caister sent in this photograph and details of men from Rye Harbour who were part of Lowther’s Lambs

A section of young men including Bert Caister, Alf Igglesden and Bill (Chippy) Milgate and others from the area prior to setting off to France in 1914. They were part of a group in the Sussex Regiment known as ‘Lowther’s Lambs’. Continue reading Lowther’s Lambs

Visibility,Accessibility And Familiarity

Rother Police District Commander, Chief Inspector Bruce Mathews, told a 150 strong meeting at Rye Community Centre that “visibility, accessibility and familiarity” are the new watchwords for the police. Continue reading Visibility,Accessibility And Familiarity