By John Hodges Sometime early in the nineteenth century Hastings began to expand out of what we now know as The Old Town, that still to this day nestles between its guardian hills. But before this westward expansion could take place substantial removal of the projecting Castle Cliffs had to be accomplished, a formidable precursor … Continue reading The Cricketers South Terrace
Tag: Town Council
Town Council appears here as part of the magazine’s continuing record of local organisations, community effort and the people who kept things moving. Among the pieces gathered here are “Row Over Rye Primary”, “New Zealand Calling”, “The Cricketers South Terrace”, and “Town Crier Go Rye”, each adding its own detail to the story. Together they offer a characterful route through the magazine’s record of local life, memory and change.
Row Over Rye Primary
Another Report From June 2007 Issue of “Rye’s Own” Despite Rye Town Council’s approval of the plans for the new Primary School on ground adjacent to the Thomas Peacocke there are many who think the construction of the £6.5m. building on the proposed site is ill advised and detrimental to the education of Rye children.
Town Crier Go Rye
I have been highlighting, month after month, the unfairness of Rother District Council when it comes to services and consideration for Rye.
Editorial
The January issue has brought great response. It was, according to three readers “The best ever produced”. We must agree that the content was very interesting, lets hope this months publication can match up to it.
New Zealand Calling
By John Wallbank I know just what you are thinking, Blimey, haven’t heard from him for a while.
Your Men at the Town Hall
From “Rye’s Own” April 2001 issue. Councillor Alan Dickinson was first elected to Rye Town Council in 1991. A local boy who attended the Thomas Peacocke he works in his own right as a building surveyor.