As Rye’s Own moves into another year we thank all our advertisers, readers and newsagents for the support they have given us through 2015. Without them hard copy versions of the magazine would not be possible. Continue reading Thank You Reader, Advertisers and Newsagents for Your Support
As Rye’s Own moves into another year we thank all our advertisers, readers and newsagents for the support they have given us through 2015. Without them hard copy versions of the magazine would not be possible.
Readers are asked to support Rye traders whenever they can. Just imagine Rye without businesses and shops. It would be a boring, lifeless place. By shopping in town you are helping Rye. You may save a few bob by travelling to Hastings or Ashford but is it really worth your time and trouble? Continue reading A Rye without Businesses and Shops
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
This is a ‘Gem’ from the “Rye’s Own Film Archive” – So many great Rye Characters , these were the people who made this town ‘tick’ over the years from the 40’s and in some cases up to the present time. Continue reading Woolies & Fire Brigade Party 1963
Jeffery Waters was one of the best film makers in the Rye Movie Society. This little film captures Rye at its best, including some of the characters of the period.
A short Film made by Rye’s Own in 1972. A Class of youngsters with their teachers, visit the Fishmarket and Robert explains about the work of a Rye Fisherman Continue reading Robert on Fishing from Rye
It is almost eleven years since Graham Matthews was knocked off his bike on Rye Harbour Road and killed.
This was a notoriously dangerous stretch of road to anyone walking as there were no places to get off the road, the verges were covered in brambles and undergrowth right up to the edge of the turnpike. Continue reading Cycle / Footpath Finished Today
What a great Rye Country Show it was. Here are 20 pictures to give a glimpse of the scope of the event. Continue reading Rye Country Show – Twenty Pictures
These three just to whet your whistle – Many more in September Hythe & Romney Life and “Rye’s Own” Continue reading Balloon Over Ham Street
By Jim Hollands
It is with great sadness I have to report the death of another Rye Champion.
Arthur passed away in Rye Memorial Hospital at 6 am. yesterday morning.
His death is felt especially here at “Rye’s Own” where we all knew him so well. Continue reading Arthur Woodgate 1913 – 2015
