Tag: Camber

Explore Camber through Rye’s Own, from remembered scenes and historical detail to the news and personalities that gave the place its character. Readers can move between “Wheelers Visit Bosun’s for a Bite”, “Rye at War”, “Facing Trial for Alleged Murder of Her Son in Camber”, “Another Great Ryer Has Gone”, and “Assault in Camber”, seeing how the subject appeared at different moments in the magazine. Together they offer a characterful route through the magazine’s record of local life, memory and change.

Assault in Camber

Do you recognise this man connected to an assault in Camber? Do you recognise this man thought to be connected to an attack in Camber? A 36-year-old man from Ashford was drinking in the Camber Castle Pub on Lydd Road at around 6pm on Sunday (October 1). He was repeatedly punched to the face by … Continue reading Assault in Camber

Massive Farm Fire Near Camber

  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 … Continue reading Massive Farm Fire Near Camber

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. 

Road Closed at East Guldeford for Seven Hours

Police seek witnesses to crash involving a van and a lorry on the A259 near Rye The A259 road on the Kent-Sussex border at East Guldeford, near Rye, was closed in both directions for almost seven hours on Wednesday (26 October). It followed a crash involving a van and a lorry. Traffic diversions were set … Continue reading Road Closed at East Guldeford for Seven Hours

Fish Supper for RNLI

RNLI Fish Supper on Sunday 16th October After the tragic events which occurred off Camber this recent summer, The Gallivant will be hosting a delicious Fish Supper on Sunday 16th October from 6pm, in support of this country’s extraordinary public services, the RNLI, who are dedicated to saving lives at sea around the coasts of … Continue reading Fish Supper for RNLI

Five men who died at Camber have been named

The five men who died at Camber Sands have now been named.   They are Kenugen Saththiyanathan, 18, and his brother Kobikanthan Saththiyanathan, 22 both of Normandy Way, Erith and their friends Nitharsan Ravi, 22 of Admaston Road, Plumstead, Inthushan Sriskantharasa, 23 of Chadwell Road, Grays and Gurushanth Srithavarajah, 27 of Elsa Road, Welling.

When The World Was Younger

”Street Cred’ was not measured by the latest ‘smart phone’ but who could get the largest inflated ‘inner tube’ …. Paul Vincent This publication has always been known for its high ‘nostalgia’ content. Why do our readers enjoy these articles, pictures and memories from the past?