By Jim Hollands Friday 29 September 2017
Fire crews from Rye and others including Hastings, Battle and Ashford are fighting a multi-building farm fire just outside Camber on the Lydd Road.
Police and ambulance attendance, but as far as we can ascertain there were no injuries. Around ten fire appliances are at the blaze, including a Ladder Platform and around fifty firefighters,. Police are running traffic control but the road has not been closed. Continue reading Massive Farm Fire Near Camber
One Hundred and Thirty-Two riders set out from the Rye Club in Market Road in the Rye & Winchelsea Rotary 100k 2017 Tour of the Marshes.
There were shorter distance rides for for youngsters and the less adventurous. Most riders choose the longer distance.
This short film of the event gives a small glimpse of riders enjoying the good weather and fine organisation. Continue reading 100K Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh 2017
Here ye, here ye, here ye;
Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club
Registered Charity Trust No. 1021030
The men featured in the picture are part of a team of brilliant firemen who kept this town safe while they were ‘on watch’ with their famous Fire Appliance SAP 201.
On Sunday (10 September 2017) SAP 201 returns to Rye, 45 years after she left service in Rye, restored to her original condition by Mike Garrett, to be at the Rye Fire-Fighters open day.
Surviving members of her old crew will be there to greet her plus the rest of Rye’s fire-fighters including Rye Fire Chief Gary Bourn, whose grandfather and father both fought many blazes with SAP 201.
The Open Day runs from 10 am. – 2 pm. at the Fire Station in Mill Lane. Come along and see one of Rye’s greatest fire fighting machines looking just as she did 50 years ago.
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This film includes many well known Ryers and dignitaries. Rye Firemen are very well represented, including Mick Bourn, Bobby Edwards, Bob Rogers and Michael Fagan.
Cannon John Williams, Mrs Camier and Michael, John Hacking, Terry Spencer and many more.
A film from the Rye’s Own Archive Released Saturday 2 September 2017
Rye’s Own Number 278
Is packed with pictures from local events. The Country show at Icklesham, Rye Flower Festival, Festival of the Sea, Raft Race, Lifeboat Open Day, Mariner’s Garden Party, Rock-a-Billy Rev Up and the fantastic 2017 War & Peace Revival.
There is a preview of the Rye Arts Festival, 16 September – 1 October. Great pictures of Home Secretary, Amber Rudd MP., visiting Rye and so much more.
Details of the Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh Cycle Challenge put on by Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club with help from Rye Wheelers. This will take place on Sunday 24 September, riders leaving from Rye Club, Market Road in groups from 9 am. to 10 am. Join the riders. Short ides for children, beginners and casual riders as well as the 100k for those looking for a bigger challenge.
Cinque Ports Number 24
Features the outstanding Cinque Ports singer Victoria Bass as the cover girl for September.
Two pages of pictures from Hythe Venetian Fete, fantastic preview of the Romney Marsh Tapestry, pictures from the Weald of Kent Steam Rally, The work of Richard Taylor-Jones the wildlife cameraman.
Plus News, Views, Art, Music, Nostalgia, Sport, Walks, something for everyone.
Hastings Town Number 116
“The September 2017 issue is the best Hastings Town ever” Direct quote from one of our voluntary contributors when he saw a proof issue.
Packed with Carnival pictures and stories and special tributes to Carnival favourite Ron “Popeye” Everett who died recently.
Hastings folk at the War & Peace Revival are also featured, including the amazing story of a vintage motor bike with a Hastings registration.
Rye’s Own, Hastings Town & Cinque Ports have been described as a shining beacon in hard copy publishing.
At a time when many newspapers and magazines are disappearing from newsagents shelves as ‘free sheets’ television round the clock news and the internet are slowly killing off purchased print and even the newsagents themselves, the three local publications featured here go on from strength to strength, thanks to our loyal readers, advertisers and surviving newsagents.
There are many villages and even towns, in our catchment areas that do not have a newsagents now. The Cinque Port of Tenterden springs to mind as a big town without a traditional newsagent. Is there a small shop on Tenterden High Street prepared to sell Cinque Ports? Or outlets in villages without a newsagent who are prepared to sell our publications. Please Tel 01303 814874 if you can help. We can supply by subscription but many readers tell us that a magazine bought over the counter is always more fun to read.
Friday 28 July 2017 is Jive Aces Day at War & Peace. The world famous Jive Aces will be featured at 1 pm in the entertainments marquee at will lead a host of vintage acts in the non-stop variety show in the evening.
Tickets for the evening show were selling out fast by Thursday evening – Contact the show office ASAP if you are planning on going.
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The 2017 War & Peace Revival opened today (Tuesday 25 July).
The show has returned to it’s old venue at Whitbread Hop garden Family Show-ground after four years at Folkestone Racecourse.
Crowds massed to the event on it’s opening day and were entertained by a fantastic variety of military vehicles and vintage activities.
The entertainment marquee put on a continuous show from 12 noon with a huge variety of vintage acts and music from the periods.
The following film depicts just a small variety of what is on offer. The show continues till Saturday 29th.
Westenhanger, home of Folkestone Racecourse, has lost the greatest
show of military vehicles in the world because the organisers are
not certain the venue will be available on a long term basis due to
the proposal of a massive housing development on the Racecourse.
The move has brought the show closer to Rye just a 50 minute drive
up the A21 to Whitbread Hop Garden Show ground at Beltring.
Hopping Back in Time!
The War and Peace Revival 2017 will make a welcome return to the Hop
Farm, Kent on the 25th to 29th July. The announcement that the event
is returning to what many regard as the show’s ‘spiritual home’ has
caused quite a ‘buzz’ with this year’s preparations. The show is
the world’s greatest celebration of military history and vintage lifestyle
and following the announcement of the move to Hop Farm, the organisers
have been inundated with bookings from military vehicle owners, re-enactment
groups and traders and many more that have never attended the show
before or have not attended since the event moved to Folkestone racecourse.
The War and Peace Revival attracts thousands of visitors on each
of the five days with many camping onsite to enjoy the festival atmosphere.
Vehicles
Thousands of military vehicles from around the world representing
armies of the 20th Century will be on show including tanks, armoured
and amphibious vehicles, cars, jeeps, artillery, motorbikes, emergency
vehicles and commercial vehicles. All vehicles are lovingly restored
to their former glory by dedicated vehicle enthusiasts who are only
too willing to share the stories behind their vehicles.
Pictures from previous shows
Civilian vehicles, peace-time activities and re-enactors will
all combine to create a vision of the social backdrop against which
WW2 was fought. (Building began earlier this year on the frontages,
video on Facebook, posted 11th April) Models
An extensive display of highly detailed and realistic scale models
will be on display, bringing enthusiasts from around the world. The
attention to detail on these models is remarkable and the craftsmen
are always willing to share their knowledge and experience with other
keen hobbyists. The War and Peace Revival is a unique opportunity
to see the full-sized versions of some of their models in action just
by walking outside.
Entertainment
Discover the Britain at War’s Victory Marquee with all its elegance
bringing the 1940s to life with the best family entertainment from
the mid-20th Century. With a super daily line-up of singers, dancers
and comedians it’s the place to go for a proper old fashioned ‘knees-up”.
By night the Victory Marquee is the venue for the War and Peace Revival
Variety Show with music, dancing and a star studded cast of some of
the best acts around. The Spitfire Bar offers a lively alternative venue with bands
and a resident DJ each night during the show. For a quieter drink
in surroundings with a classy ‘retro’ feel the ‘Gentleman’s Lounge’
is the place to relax and unwind.
Step back in time at the War and Peace Revival 2017 and become part
of the world’s greatest celebration of military history and vintage
lifestyle. With mini-tank rides, steam train rides and activities
for the children there really is something for all the family, and
accompanied children aged 15 and under go free! Advance tickets are
available by visiting the War and Peace Revival website https://warandpeacerevival.com
When you buy an advanced ticket online you will be entered into
a prize draw with a chance to win a terrific Enigma Machine Replica.
See you there!
From Rye’s Own July 2017 © World Copyright 2017 Cinque Ports Magazines Rye Ltd., Guinea Hall Lodge Sellindge TN25 6EG
By Jim Hollands
The thousands that attended Rye on Saturday 22 July to enjoy the excitement of the Raft Race and enjoy the music, stalls and entertainment at the Strand were delighted to see Rye & Hastings Member of Parliament, Amber Rudd The Home Secretary, in attendance and presenting the prizes.
The Home Secretary obviously enjoyed her outing to Rye and spoke excitedly about the Raft Race when presenting the winning team, Skinners of Rye, with the trophy.
Amber is very popular in both Rye & Hastings, a fact I have noticed since I first met her in Hastings just after she had become the prospective Conservative candidate to fight the Rye & Hastings Constituency. The number of people she knows by name in both towns is amazing and her ability to keep in touch with what is going on in the constituency, in spite of her enormous national work load, underlines her dedication .
As Home Secretary, Amber has responsibilities for the internal affairs of England & Wales, for immigration and citizenship for the United Kingdom, policing in England & Wales. Our MP is also deeply involved with matters of national security, as MI5, is directly accountable to the Home Secretary.
Despite all this weight and responsibility on her shoulders, Amber Rudd is still a highly active constituency MP.
