New Mayor of Rye, Jon Breeds has Hard Act to Follow By Jim Hollands There have been many good people who have held the unique position of Mayor of Rye within my memory. I knew many of them personally. In the old days of the Borough Council it was a very powerful position and great … Continue reading Great Job Berni
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.
New Mayor Honours John Izod
Sleep well old friend – You will never be forgotten. By Jim Hollands It was so nice to see the new Mayor of Rye, Councillor Jonathan Breeds, leading the Town Council to John Izod’s Service of Remembrance on Wednesday 4 May. They honoured their fellow councillor, who has done so much for Rye, by turning out in full … Continue reading New Mayor Honours John Izod
John Izod Memorial Service
He Loved Rye and Rye Loved Him St Mary’s Church was packed for the John Izod Memorial Service at 11 am. today (Wednesday 6 May). John’s early years were recalled by his younger brother Andrew and recalled John’s life from childhood, wartime years, education, army life and adventures in Canada. Councillor Ian Potter covered John’s … Continue reading John Izod Memorial Service
Today is Jimper’s Birthday
Jimper is Very Poorly Jimper has been writing articles and stories in “Rye’s Own” since 1966. He has become Rye’s best known character, with followers all over the country and indeed, all over the World. He has met Royalty and Politicians, been on Television on innumerable occasions, written twenty books from which the proceeds have … Continue reading Today is Jimper’s Birthday
My Dad – Gary Bourn’s Tribute
For those that were unable to attend the Memorial Service here is Gary Bourn’s Tribute to his Dad Michael, Mick, Mike, Ernie, Mick the Milk, Mr Bourn, Sub Officer Bourn and even Russ Abbott are some of the names you have known my Dad by – His actual name was George Michael Albert – but … Continue reading My Dad – Gary Bourn’s Tribute
The Last Shout
They came in their Hundreds They came in their hundreds to St Mary’s Church on Thursday 21 April to say last goodbyes to one of Rye’s best known heroes, George Michael Albert Bourn M. B. E. The Church was packed, every pew was filled. Rye Firemen and Firefighters from other stations were there in force. … Continue reading The Last Shout
Rye Councillor and Artist Dies
Another Character Lost to the Town By Jim Hollands It is with a heavy heart I have to report the death of yet another great Rye Character. Councillor John Izod has been a great supporter of Rye and Rye’s Own over the years. He has provided the magazine with hundreds of drawings and cartoons and left … Continue reading Rye Councillor and Artist Dies
Eileen Alstin 1916 – 2012
“Rye’s Own” sadly reports the death of one of our oldest subscribers. Eileen was born at Camberwell on 28th October, 1916. This was at the height of the First World war It was a sweet tooth that led to a sweetheart when Eileen and a friend were in a shop; they both thought that the … Continue reading Eileen Alstin 1916 – 2012
South Saxon
Life as it was lived 50 years ago in a small village near Rye as seen by R. D. Symons of Silton, Sasks., Canada I grew up in hearing of the slow, country speech of the people of Sussex. Only occasionally have I heard it over the past fifty and more years, for most of … Continue reading South Saxon
Rye’s Own April 1966 – Free Electronic Copy
Available free to Anyone Who Reads the Magazine or Rye’s Own News on Facebook. Sent direct to your computer. No strings. 50 Years ago “Rye’s Own” was a fast selling local publication that captured the hearts of many Ryer’s – Some of our original readers from those far off times still enjoy their monthly fix … Continue reading Rye’s Own April 1966 – Free Electronic Copy