11th February 1927 to 1st February 2017 Early Life Peter was born in Herne Bay, Kent to Richard George James Dee and Herminie Anna Hilda Dee (nee Wedge). He had one older brother, Denis. They moved to Rye in about 1932 and initially lived in one of the pre-fabricated cottages in West Undercliffe, opposite … Continue reading Peter Robert Dee MBE
Category: People & Memories
The personalities, life stories and remembered moments that give Rye’s Own its most human voice. Here readers will find profiles, tributes, obituaries, reminiscences and encounters with people at home and abroad, preserving both celebrated names and the quieter characters who left their mark on local life.
FAMOUS LIVING CHARACTERS OF RYE
New Series for Rye’s Own News Rye’s Own is packed full with Rye Characters every month. But to give a taste of the variety of characters and personalities hiding round every corner we are doing a regular ongoing feature in RYE OWN NEWS. Look out Bernard’s about Number One ………….. Bernard Clark Bernard Stars in … Continue reading FAMOUS LIVING CHARACTERS OF RYE
Memorial Service For Peter Dee MBE. 1927-2017
Memorial Service for an Exceptional Ryer The Memorial service for Peter Dee MBE will be on Wednesday 8th February at St. Mary’s Church, Rye at 11.30am, followed by the wake at River Haven. All are welcome. If anyone would like to make donation to the Royal Air Forces Association and St Mary’s church, two enterprises close … Continue reading Memorial Service For Peter Dee MBE. 1927-2017
Another Great Ryer Has Gone
Last remaining Alderman from Rye Borough Days It is with great sadness we report the death of Rye’s last remaining Aldermen from the Borough Council Days. Peter Dee was as well known in Rye as the Landgate Tower. An ever present in theparade at the Mayoring Day event and a popular member of Rye’s community.
Finale Tribute to John & Jimper
As a fitting and moving finale to this year’s display, Rye Bonfire will be launching ashes of two of its well loved members, John Izod and Jimper Sutton, in the last rocket! Bonfire Societies, drumming groups, and marching bands from all over Sussex will be joining Rye Bonfire Society in celebrating Rye Fawkes Pageant 2016 … Continue reading Finale Tribute to John & Jimper
Sad News
Heather Worked at “Rye’s Own” in 1965 It is with deep regret we report the passing of Heather Bryant who as Heather Bottomley worked for “Rye’s Own” when it was first published in November 1965. Heather played a vital part in those early days, selling advertising and working with Elaine Pepprell on the regular Down Rye … Continue reading Sad News
Cheeky Girls & Boris
Rye’s Own Cheeky Girls Raise Thousands for Charity with Boris “Rye’s Own” favourites Monica and Gabriella Irimia, joined forces with Boris Johnson and a host of other celebrities in an event at Canary Wharf that involved
Memorial Gates for Arthur
A True Ryer A pair of magnificent garden gates were recently presented to the Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital in memory of a long-standing patient, Arthur Woodgate, who died last year aged 101. Born in 1913, after having served a five year apprenticeship he became a renowned master bricklayer. He rose to become Chairman of … Continue reading Memorial Gates for Arthur
Jimper Will Never Die – He Lives on in His Stories
A Great Ryer and Englishman who had a Heart of Gold and who could bring the the World Alive with just a Pen There are some people you meet as you go along time’s highway that are much larger than life. Jimper was one such person. A country man with an unrivalled knowledge of plants and animals and … Continue reading Jimper Will Never Die – He Lives on in His Stories
Jimper
Jimper Sutton It is with a very heavy heart I have to report the death of my great friend and one of “Rye’s Own’s” finest contributors. Jimper has been writing for the magazine almost from the very start in 1965. His knowledge of country matters and fearless contributions on almost any topic have made him … Continue reading Jimper