Ron Davies, a very popular character at Rye Auction Galleries, has had quite a past.
He was a Lance Sergeant in the 1st. Battalion of the Grenadier Guards and served the Regiment for 15 years. Continue reading Down Rye Way
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Rye Scallop Festival 2005
The third annual Rye Bay Scallop Festival, which originated from an idea of local restaurateur Kate Hemmings, has proved to be a great success. Continue reading Rye Scallop Festival 2005
Jimper – July 2004
Balloon & Rock
Tuesday in Rye was a lovely night. A new moon had appeared to announce a new lunar month on earth. We will mention no names to protect the innocent. Let’s just say a certain eating house in town entertained an Elvis Presley lookalike and the place was packed with well known faces. I was kicked out of my usual coffee house and eleven o clock and as I made my way to my car, the din from the restaurant drew my attention. I was spotted by a certain merrymaker and invited inside to partake an excellent with amicable revellers. We all knew each other and the banter was easy and lively. The subject of the contents of my jacket Continue reading Jimper – July 2004
Winter Festival Lecture
Every seat was taken at the George Hotel on Saturday 7 February for a two hour lecture on the life and work of Bernard Leach by renowned artist-potter Emmanuel Cooper. Continue reading Winter Festival Lecture
Going For Gold
“Rye was one of only 60 from 1,800 competitors selected for the Britain in Bloom Competition 2004”. These were the words of Peter Holman Chairman of South and South East in Bloom speaking at a Britain in Bloom Seminar at the George Hotel. He went on to say that “Rye has an exceptional chance of actually winning the small town class in the competition.” Continue reading Going For Gold
Found in Cinque Ports Street August 2000
Found in Cinque Ports Street
These Two photographs, along with another two, were found in Cinque Ports Street on Saturday 18 August. The top one seems to show a tableaux from a Rye Bonfire Night procession but I cannot identify anyone in it. The bottom picture is a different story, it is packed with Rye personalities attending a Bonfire Society Continue reading Found in Cinque Ports Street August 2000
Wedding of the Year
One of the most colourful weddings to be held in Rye for several years took place at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, 13 April, at 2.30.
Miss Sandra Osborne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Osborne of “Cheyne”, 37 Udimore Road, was married to Mr. Robin David Paine, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Paine of 6 Lower Cross Cottages, Udimore. The Vicar of Rye, the Reverend J. E. Williams, officiated. Continue reading Wedding of the Year
Spring Fashion Comes to Town
Spring Fashion Comes to Town
by our Fashion Correspondent
What a swinging time the audience had at Rose-Anne’s Fashion Parades on March 14, at the George Hotel in aid of The National Cancer Relief Fund.
The large audience at both shows gave Margot Grahame a most wonderful reception when she opened the shows and spoke with great feeling, how this scourge is being fought and gradually overcome.
The Commere was a great personality in Miss Caroline Grey, The Squeezy Mum on I.T.V.
The Parade was varied, it held the audience entranced at the terrific stock held by this boutique, great fun were the trouser suits and the culotte evening dresses. The flower and organza hats brought many “ohs and “ahs.” The models modelled clothes from 36 to 46 inch hips and all ensembles were Charming and most wearable for our everyday lives.
All shades of pink were shown and black and white is almost ousting navy and white for the great Spring favourite.
Amazingly the Stetson hat seems to be able to be worn extremely well by all ages
They are big news with the young ones, but surprisingly they are not the prerogative of the swinging chics.
The easy multi-coloured semi-fitted shifts were in pastels and gorgeous sizzling colours to greet the sun.
Rose-Anne repeated the innovation she created last year by asking Bennetts the men’s shop to co-operate with her with male models showing the latest in men’s gear and this was fun for the audience and extremely well done. Great credit due to all the models in this new venture.
Mrs. Griffiths said a few words welcoming Mr. Macer, who is Chairman of the local National Cancer Relief Society and expressed the pleasure we all felt at seeing him so well recovered from his recent illness. He was here in two capacities and she hoped he didn’t feel as if he had two heads
The Mayor had written a personal letter to Mrs. Griffiths saying how sorry he was not to be able to be present at the parade but he had a previous engagement but was sure Mr. Macer would enjoy coming in his stead and of course he also came as Chairman in his own right. At the end of the afternoon show Miss Margot Grahame was presented with an orchid corsage from the bride and in the evening was presented with a carnation bouquet and warmly thanked by Mrs. Griffiths for making her special journey for the day from London to help the cause.
Rye’s Own April 1967
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Artisans Dine
A hundred Golfers and guests spent a pleasant evening at the Annual Dinner and Dance of the Rye Artisans Golf Club, which was held at the George Hotel on Friday. The guests included prominent members of the Rye Golf Club.
