John Izod has joined Rye’s list of great characters. He has become known to almost everyone in the town. His efforts supporting Rye Bonfire Boys, Rye Community Buses and so many other local clubs, organisations and charities are Continue reading John’s Work of Art
This fabulous Rolls Royce Cloud 2 convertible reputedly carried Madonna to her wedding to Guy Ritchie at Skibo Castle on 22 December 2000 will be featured at The War & Peace Revival at Folkestone Racecourse in July. Continue reading The Madonna Car
Jempsons of Peasmarsh opened their new Self Service Store in 1972 and were soon inundated with new customers. The growth of the original village store to what it has become today is a remarkable story of the enterprise and hard work put in by the family and staff. The following account of their progress is based on a feature in the first issue of “In-store Magazine” published in 1996. Continue reading The Jempson Story Part One
Every town has its share of characters who add colour to the area and become well known to every resident. They brighten the lives of most the people they meet and become a focal point of the period in which they live. Continue reading Editorial
Esther Carpenter, one of the best known cycling organisers in the South-East, became President of the East Sussex Cycling Association at the Annual Luncheon and Prize Presentation held at the Roebuck Continue reading New Cycling President
In the mid-nineteenth century Rye’s post office was located on the High Street. Continue reading Local Victorian Post in Rye
Two of the best loved characters from East Sussex and Kent can often be seen together on ceremonial occasions in any Cinque Port Town. Continue reading Two Of The Cinque Ports Finest
Damian Lewis, star of hit Channel 4 TV series, Homeland – takes his family to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, near Hythe. Continue reading Damian Lewis visits Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
Richard Holdsworth bumps into a real live WWll Spiv and it brings back memories he’ll never forget!
How many readers of town magazine remember WWll? More to the point, how many of you remember the flashy Spiv with his pockets stuffed with nylons and ciggies and a truck-load of prime pork sausages for housewives suffering under the rule of the Ration Book? Continue reading Meet Viv Your Local Spiv
Local television personality Clive Attrell, the antiques expert, will be at The Strand Quay Cafe on Tuesday 8th. January to advise on and buy antiques of all descriptions. He is also interested in gold and silver items. Continue reading TV Man Will Be At Strand Quay Cafe
