Swim wade or paddle, the people of Hythe, Romney Marshes, Rye and Hastings wanted to avoid of these summer pastimes during the bad weather of December and January. The low depression in December that caused a tidal surge that almost topped the defences in many places between Folkestone and Hastings. Continue reading Jimper’s Jottings
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Memories of a Great Actor
By Jim Hollands
When the film “Dunkirk” came to local cinemas’ in 1959 every seat was taken for every performance.
John Mills and Richard Attenborough starred in the War epic, but it was not just these two famous stars they had gone to see.
People from Lydd, New Romney, Hythe and Rye had gone to catch a glimpse of themselves! Continue reading Memories of a Great Actor
To The Trenches Via Rye and Folkeston
A Rough Diary of my Soldier Life
By George Linney
George Linney was one of the thousands of soldiers who were sent to France in ever increasing numbers during the Great War of 1914-18. Like many others he was billeted in a South East town while he awaited the dreaded orders to proceed to Folkestone or Dover on the way to the trenches. His story, unlike many others, did have a happy ending, he returned home with his life and had a long and eventful career on the Railways. Continue reading To The Trenches Via Rye and Folkeston
Line Dance at Tilling Green
All Fun And Dance at Tilling Green
By Helen Day
Line Dance class takes place on Friday mornings 10.15 – 11.45am at Tilling Green Community Centre, Mason Road, Rye.
This is a lovely friendly group and a real delight to teach. Continue reading Line Dance at Tilling Green
Russian Crew Stranded
By Conrad Freezer.
On behalf of Rye and District Lions Club, I visited the Torrent at 0900 this morning with Carl Bagwell to get an update and to see how the crew were. It would seem that the whole situation is still in stale-mate. Continue reading Russian Crew Stranded
Soup Kitchen
In the severe winters during the 1800’s and early 1900’s, before Social Security was ever heard about, Soup Kitchens were provided by Rye Council to give some sustenance to the poor and needy of the town. Continue reading Soup Kitchen
The Right Development At The Right Time
September 2012 saw the opening of a new 1500 sq. ft. myCostcutter forecourt shop for Skinners of Rye, Owner Gary Barlow is delighted with the positive effect the development is having on his business. Continue reading The Right Development At The Right Time
Lions Enjoy Christmas Dinner At Hope Anchor
Some forty Rye Lions Club members and guests enjoyed their Christmas dinner at the Hope Anchor Hotel this week. Continue reading Lions Enjoy Christmas Dinner At Hope Anchor
Two Of The Cinque Ports Finest
Two of the best loved characters from East Sussex and Kent can often be seen together on ceremonial occasions in any Cinque Port Town. Continue reading Two Of The Cinque Ports Finest
Rye Chosen for Hospice Neighbours Launch
When you are living with a life limiting illness, the world doesn’t stop and there are many everyday tasks that still need to be done. For those living with illness, the added upset of facing an overgrown garden that cannot be maintained or the difficult decision of losing a much loved pet that can’t be exercised can add even more distress to an already testing time. A new service provided by St Michael’s Hospice and launching in Rye aims to alleviate these pressures by seeking ‘Hospice Neighbours’ to help those in need. Continue reading Rye Chosen for Hospice Neighbours Launch