Despite the Weather Forecast, the day dawned bright and clear on Sunday 14 September for the start of this year’s Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club’s Fun Run.
Tag: Appledore
This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Appledore, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. The trail includes “Wheelers Visit Bosun’s for a Bite”, “The Marsh Barges”, “100k. Fun Run from Rye 2011”, and “Public Transport’s Not For Me”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account. It is a collection to browse for both the main story and the small, telling details that a local magazine notices.
Wheelers Visit Bosun’s for a Bite
It’s good to see young people starting their own businesses despite the prevailing financial problems we see around us. One such lady is Noonie Woodhouse, who has just started out with the Bosun’s Bite Cafe’ at Rye Harbour. The Rye Wheelers ‘gentle run’ dropped in on Remembrance Sunday after a round trip from Rye to … Continue reading Wheelers Visit Bosun’s for a Bite
100k. Fun Run from Rye 2011
The Sun Shone on 118 Cyclists On a beautiful autumn day (16 Oct) no less than 118 riders set off from the Rye Club on the Rotary Club’s 5th. Annual Fun Run. Riders set off in groups to Town Crier Rex Swaine’s now famous line – “When I Ring my Bell – Go like Hell”. … Continue reading 100k. Fun Run from Rye 2011
The Marsh Barges
Built in Rye these Shallow Draft Vessels served the towns and villages from Teterden to the north and Hythe to the East While the rivers around Rye, the Rother, Brede and Tillingham, were, sufficiently wide and deep and the ordinary trading vessels small enough to navigate them to their destination without the necessity of any … Continue reading The Marsh Barges
Royal Military Canal by Canoe
The Epic Journey By Jimper Sutton I was only sixteen but bent on making my own history. My mate Chris had seen a documentary on the telly the night before of a couple that had travelled down the Amazon in a life raft.
Public Transport’s Not For Me
By Pauline Kingswood With the increases in the price of oil and pressure on roads the whole question of public versus personal transport again comes sharply into focus, and a little light on the subject is needed. There are a lot of misconceptions about public transport, which makes comparison of what is offered difficult.
Sprocket Page
Wheelers New Tuesday Runs are a Success Up to eight riders have been getting out regularly every Tuesday to enjoy a sociable run with Rye’s Cycling Club. Places visited have included Pett, Appledore, Lydd, Stone and Brenzett, all short rides at speeds within anyone’s capabilities. More riders can be accommodated. Anyone who wants to join … Continue reading Sprocket Page