By Maggie George There’s something exciting happening in Hythe on Monday evenings. Instead of sitting in front of their televisions, people are flocking to the Royal British Legion clubhouse to be put through their paces with ballroom dance teacher, Mike Hall.
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Maggie George runs through this selection from the Rye’s Own archive, linking individual reports and recollections into a broader picture of local life. Among the pieces gathered here are “Maggie’ Musings”, “War & Peace – Herman”, “Maggie’s Musings”, and “Herman Takes the Bite”, each adding its own detail to the story. Together they offer a characterful route through the magazine’s record of local life, memory and change.
War & Peace – Herman
By Maggie George I had intended baking a new Herman-the-German Friendship cake yesterday. As many of you will know, I frequently make these delicious cakes and they have become a firm favourite amongst my friends and family, especially the grandchildren who love to help me, stirring the mixture and scraping out the bowl afterwards.
Maggie’s Musings
By Maggie George I envy the girls of today, they have so much more freedom than we of a “certain age” were able to enjoy. Take for instance courtship rituals. In my youth, if you liked a boy you had to wait in the hope he’d notice you and if all went well, he’d ask … Continue reading Maggie’s Musings
Herman Takes the Bite
By Maggie George It was all Herman’s fault really. I’d been enjoying a lovely slice of my latest Herman-the-German Friendship cake which I had flavoured this time with almonds when suddenly, I bit down hard and crack, a molar broke. Actually to be more precise a filling in the molar broke because, in common with … Continue reading Herman Takes the Bite
Maggie’s Musings Decorating Blues
By Maggie George I hate decorating; I loathe the upheaval of clearing rooms of furniture and I dislike the stench of paint. My clothing gets covered with splatters and spills and the wet paintwork is a magnet for pet hairs. The cat’s tail becomes a furry roller as it’s brushed against the paint tray, leaving … Continue reading Maggie’s Musings Decorating Blues
Maggie’ Musings
By Maggie George. I DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE I consider myself to be extremely fortunate living by the seaside. In my leisure time, once the holiday season is over and the crowds are gone, I enjoy nothing better than a stroll around the harbour watching the tide ebb and flow, the gulls … Continue reading Maggie’ Musings