New Mayor of Rye, Jon Breeds has Hard Act to Follow By Jim Hollands There have been many good people who have held the unique position of Mayor of Rye within my memory. I knew many of them personally. In the old days of the Borough Council it was a very powerful position and great … Continue reading Great Job Berni
Tag: Peter Dyce
This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Peter Dyce, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Among the pieces gathered here are “First Spit Dug for Rye Swimming Pool”, “Rye Fights Back”, “Great Job Berni”, and “Doctor’s Orders”, each adding its own detail to the story. Taken together, these pieces preserve the names, places and passing details that might otherwise slip out of the local record.
The First 10 Years 2000-2010
Who are the people that have controlled Rye’s destiny through the last decade and who will decide what will happen here during the next ten years?
Friary Centre
Fom Rye’s Own March 2006 Issue Keith Glazier and Peter Jones support closure. The two men who are best placed to look after the interests of people in Rye and District are at the forefront of proposals to close Rye Friary Day Care Centre at the Memorial Care Centre from this October. They should be … Continue reading Friary Centre
Doctor’s Orders
Packed Community Centre Told It Must Obey Doctor’s Orders Councillor Carey Challenges Councillor Glazier Councillor Dyce Says Consultation Process is Flawed At a lively meeting, expertly and patiently chaired by Councillor Ian Potter Mayor of Rye a packed crowd were told by Rye County Councillor Keith Glazier that it was … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders
Rye At War With Rother
“Rother No Good to Man Nor Beast” Angry residents packed Rye Town Hall on Tuesday 7 December for what was probably the most important, specially convened meeting to be held in the historic building since World War Two.
Amazing Day for Rye St. John
On Saturday 18 December Julie and Neville Bettley of Rye St. John Ambulance stood in open mouth amazement as Reg Walker, Charity Steward of the Rye Masonic Wellington Lodge, announced that “He who laughs last, laughs longest” and revealed a donation of £13,750 to the Ambulance Appeal. Julie Bettley told me afterwards that they had … Continue reading Amazing Day for Rye St. John
Heartbreak Hill
Three Hundred March – 1000 Sign Three hundred people, including Rye M.P. Michael Foster, The Mayor of Rye Councillor Paul Carey, both our District Councillors, Granville Bantick and Sam Souster and almost every member of Rye Council, marched from the Postern Gate Surgery, via the appropriately named ‘Deadman’s Lane’ to the foot of Rye Hill, … Continue reading Heartbreak Hill
“Rye’s Own” News – May 2004
Wish Street Car Park Under Threat Planning approval is being sought for two blocks of five story flats on the old Gas Works site behind the Kettle O’ Fish. The site was originally deemed unsafe for building purposes because of the high chemical content in the ground left by the residue of tens of years … Continue reading “Rye’s Own” News – May 2004
The End is in Sight
Almost £30,000 Raised Towards New Ambulance When the then Mayor of Rye, Peter Dyce, set a target of £42,000 to be raised to get the Rye St. John a new ambulance it seemed as though the task would be nigh impossible. Ryers, however, often do the impossible and the total raised now nears the £30,000 … Continue reading The End is in Sight
Rye Fights Back
Protest Rally at Postern Gate Critics of Rye Town Council members had better beware. That is the message coming from many Councillors. They are fed up with being ruled by Rother District, East Sussex and other bodies such as the Primary Care Trust.