Everything has done well in nature this year so far. Rye has seen a lot of visitors, the Landgate Arch is in a sad state, At the very top of this marvellous relic there still grows a large, and getting bigger by the day, bush. The old Further Education Centre really has blossomed and come … Continue reading Jimper’s Jottings July 2015
Tag: Rye Bonfire Boys
Rye Bonfire Boys returns to life in this selection from the Rye’s Own archive, bringing together the people, atmosphere and stories that made it memorable. Stories such as “John’s Work of Art”, “Jimper – July 2004”, “John Buss”, and “The Raft Race is Back” 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.
John’s Work of Art
John Izod has joined Rye’s list of great characters. He has become known to almost everyone in the town. His efforts supporting Rye Bonfire Boys, Rye Community Buses and so many other local clubs, organisations and charities are
Editorial
As we go to press the Wild Boar Festival is in full swing. Well done Ollie Campion and his team for the terrific job in organising and publicising the event, which is proving to be another visitor puller in this, the off season.
Bonfire in Rye
By Jimper Rye is famous for its bonfires on November 5th and our family have always been involved in the society. The faggots for the huge fire had to be got from the field where they had been used for the jumps at the local point-to-point and taken to the fire site on the salts … Continue reading Bonfire in Rye
Rye Bonfire Boys
The Bonfire Boys production of “Cinderella” was a great success. It was staged at the Monastery, now Cinque Ports Pottery. The cast list is a Who’s Who of Rye characters of the forties, fifties and sixties. These were among the backbone of the Bonfire movement in the town through that period.
John Buss
It is with great sadness we report the death of John Buss who passed away at the Conquest Hospital on 13 August.
The Raft Race is Back
Orgasmatronics Win 2004 Raft Race Rye Bonfire Boys and Rye Lions brought back the Raft Race after a years absence. Entries were low, only three rafts competed on the revised course, but great fun was had by those that took part and the spectators who urged them on.
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. … Continue reading Jimper – July 2004