From “Rye’s Own” March 2001 issue The time has come for our police and those that control them to stop playing games and get on with the job they are paid to do. There has been an endless cry from the police for new resources and an even louder wail from politicians that the … Continue reading A Time for Common Sense
Tag: RYE TOWN HALL
Step into the Rye’s Own archive for stories connected with RYE TOWN HALL, a place viewed through local news, memory, change and the experiences of those who knew it. The trail includes “Rye’s Seat of Power”, “The One and Only Rex”, “Rye Town Crier Film”, “The Ultimate Kick In The Teeth”, and “New Mayor and Deputy Mayor”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account. It is a collection to browse for both the main story and the small, telling details that a local magazine notices.
The Power of Wellbeing
An opportunity for Rye Town Council to put action to the words By Jim Hollands It’s all gone quiet at Rye Town Hall – All the build up and work that went into gaining ‘Quality Town Status’ and earning a framed certificate and the elusive ‘Power of Wellbeing’ has come to nothing, just as those … Continue reading The Power of Wellbeing
Ida & Dudley Chose Rye
Reception at Riverhaven Pictures by Pixcels Studio Rye More and more couples are choosing Rye for the ideal place to tie the knot. The town’s beautiful churches or the grand atmosphere of Rye Town Hall are matched by the special qualities and facilities and selection of Hotels able to cater for wedding groups of all … Continue reading Ida & Dudley Chose Rye
Have the Pennies Become Outdated?
Hot new pennies are cast down on the heads of eager youngsters waiting on the street below. They pounce and rake up a few coppers for sweets and other small delights in a melee’ of arms and legs. It is a tradition that goes back to times when there was no social security and all … Continue reading Have the Pennies Become Outdated?
Rye in the Sixties
By Jim Hollands If you were one of those that lived in Rye during the 1950’s and 60’s you will remember many of the faces of those appearing in this feature.
Lifeboat Diary
Lifeboat Diary 18-10-08 Yacht in Trouble? RNLI relief Lifeboat B722 ‘Beatrice Dorothy’ launched to the 24ft sail yacht ‘Nervous Tension’ who had been reported to Dover Coastguard as appearing to be in trouble, off Jury’s Gap.
Rye Flower and Vegetable Show
Coordinated by Rye in Bloom and Rye Allotments Association. Now is the time to pick up your Schedule for the 2008 Flower and Vegetable Show which will take place on Saturday 30th August 2008. This year the show is a joint effort between Rye in Bloom and Rye Allotments Association.
The Ultimate Kick In The Teeth
Government Inspector Rules Homes Should Be Built By The Editor This is one story I dreaded I would have to report but as I have recorded many times in these pages over the past … Continue reading The Ultimate Kick In The Teeth
St.George’s Day Parade
The annual St. George’s Day Parade took place under clear blue skies on Sunday 27 April. Michael Bourne lead a contingency of British Legion veterans and representatives from the Sea Cadets, Scouts, Brownies and Guides past the Town Hall, where The Mayor of Rye, Councillor Paul Osborne took The Salute.
Rye’s Cycling Mayor
TWO GREAT YEARS COME TO A CLOSE Paul Osborne will go down in history as ‘Rye’s Cycling Mayor’ but he was much more than that. His casual style endeared him to the public and his practical approach to problems, through very difficult times, was emphasised by the way he got to grips with the Monkbretton … Continue reading Rye’s Cycling Mayor