LOCAL AUTHOR TO RIVAL FIFTY SHADES OF GREY? “A piquant mix of love and strange desires” Kent resident Greg Thompson, who retired as Head of Research with Kent Police in 2003, and lives on Romney Marsh, close to the Sussex border, has just written and published his debut novel – Dreams of Marrakesh. It is … Continue reading Dreams of Marrakesh
Tag: Canada
Discover Canada in the pages of Rye’s Own, where the subject emerges through local voices, historical detail and stories written close to the events. Stories such as “Paperwork on Parade”, “Dreams of Marrakesh”, “Golden Wedding Day Of Surprises”, and “Stamp Collecting as a Hobby” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture. The archive leaves room for eyewitness detail, strong opinions and the affectionate hindsight that gives Rye’s Own its particular flavour.
Stamp Collecting as a Hobby
By Barry Floyd There was a time when collecting stamps was a favourite and enjoyable hobby for youngsters, while quite a few adults continued with their collecting long after they had left school.
Paperwork on Parade
Paper on Parade The work of GEOFFREY BAGLEY from 1930 – 1945 Born in Pontefract, Yorkshire in 1901. Died in Rye in 1992
In Memory of Nellie
Ellen Mary Owen (Nellie) Affleck (Bailey). Older readers will remember ‘Nellie’ Bailey who emigrated to Canada after the War.Ellen passed away on 17 January 2004 aged 89. She leaves a son and daughter grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Double Exhibition at Rolfe Gallery
The Rolfe Gallery put on an exhibition of the works of prominent North Country artist Donald Taylor and sculptor Trevor Crabtree during April. The Rye Gallery is fast gaining a reputation for attracting successful, quality artists to its High Street studio.
Golden Wedding Day Of Surprises
On the 28 March Mike and Betty Paine of South Undercliffe celebrated 50 years of marriage but the real party took place two days later when the family pulled many surprises out of the bag. Unfortunately this event took place after “Rye’s Own” had gone to press but we were let into the secret and … Continue reading Golden Wedding Day Of Surprises