An endless stream of diners partook of a special Fish and Chip Supper at the brand new Kettle O’Fish Restaurant on Saturday 27 March. The event raised a grand total of over £500 for the benefit of the Memorial Care Centre at Rye.
Tag: Jimper Sutton
This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Jimper Sutton, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Stories such as “Jimper Meets Prince Phillip”, “Over the Sluice”, “Brexit and Rye”, and “Editorial” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture. It is a collection to browse for both the main story and the small, telling details that a local magazine notices.
Brexit and Rye
Let’s be men – Let’s be Ryers Ryers by birth or by choice are all Ryers if they love this old town and what it stands for. By Jim Hollands Our ancestors stood together for independance 200 years ago Over Two hundred years ago, direct relatives of myself, Bill Waters, Alec Tiltman, Jimper Sutton, Bernard Clark, … Continue reading Brexit and Rye
Finale Tribute to John & Jimper
As a fitting and moving finale to this year’s display, Rye Bonfire will be launching ashes of two of its well loved members, John Izod and Jimper Sutton, in the last rocket! Bonfire Societies, drumming groups, and marching bands from all over Sussex will be joining Rye Bonfire Society in celebrating Rye Fawkes Pageant 2016 … Continue reading Finale Tribute to John & Jimper
Jimper Classics – Number One
Doomed from the Start Someone had an idea for a documentary to be shown on the television. The plan was for a typical English family of five to take a holiday at the seaside and do whatever they wished. To start with that was not to the scriptwriter’s fancy. He or she had other plans; … Continue reading Jimper Classics – Number One
Jimper’s Funeral Service
Bonfire Drummers Will Lead Cortège To St. Mary’s Church. One of Rye’s best loved characters will be laid to rest today, Friday 8 July. Jimper Sutton’s Funeral Cortège will be led by Bonfire Society drummers from the Landgate to St. Mary’s Church, Rye for the 11 am. Service. Bonfire Societies from all over East Sussex will be … Continue reading Jimper’s Funeral Service
Jimper’s Funeral Service
Jimper’s Funeral Service Will be at St. Mary’s Church, Rye St Mary’s Church, Rye is the venue for the Funeral Service of Jimper Sutton, who died on Monday 20 June aged 72. Jimper, Fisherman, Farmer, Author, Story Teller, Countryman, Bonfire Boy, was Rye’s best known character in a Town that is famous for it’s long list of … Continue reading Jimper’s Funeral Service
Jimper
Jimper Sutton It is with a very heavy heart I have to report the death of my great friend and one of “Rye’s Own’s” finest contributors. Jimper has been writing for the magazine almost from the very start in 1965. His knowledge of country matters and fearless contributions on almost any topic have made him … Continue reading Jimper
Rye’s Own June 2015
The June issue of Rye’s Own is on sale in all Local Newsagents Now. Features Include :- News of Arthur & Jimper Jempsons Celebrate 80th. Anniversary Roger Breeds 1941 -2015 Rye Mayor Starts Second Term of Office Pictures from Rye Sports in the 1960’s Hastings Carnival Court Hands Across the Sea at Hythe The Pier 2016 … Continue reading Rye’s Own June 2015
The Original “One Off”
Unique is a word I use sparingly but to say that Jimper Sutton, Marshman, Fisherman, Bonfire Boy, Marshman and Author is unique is almost an understatement.
Editorial
GREAT CHARACTERS OF RYE Every town has its share of characters who add colour to the area and become well known to every resident. They brighten the lives of most the people they meet and become a focal point of the period in which they live.