We have just dug this old piece of film out of the “Rye’s Own” Archive – Can’t find the photographs that went with it. One picture was use on the cover of a 1968 Rye’s Own. Continue reading Sea Cadets Canoe Race at Rye 1968
These pictures are from the Rye’s Own picture archive
So many Rye Names on the Memorial Cross
The town was heaving with activity on Sunday 11 August as thousands flocked to the town, including many from Hastings, New Romney and Hythe, to see the best ever Rye Maritime Festival. Continue reading Maritime Festival 2013
March saw a presentation of certificates by Group Captain Derek North of the Royal British Legion to some of the Rye Sea Cadets for their outstanding work towards the poppy appeal in Rye this year.
The amount raised by the Rye Area to date is £13,631.95 Continue reading Poppy Appeal Presentation
Frank Palmer and his good lady Irene made their home in Rye in 1973. At that time he was employed organising Police Cadets in outdoor pursuits in North Wales and commuted from Rye for the last three years until retirement. For many years an accomplished mountaineer, he has climbed the Matterhorn and other major European Peaks and been on Snowdon 130 times, he was well suited to his Continue reading Your Man at the Town Hall – Frank Palmer – June 2000
