Gary Booth – Builder, Cyclist, Organizer Even though Gary Booth is no longer a member of Rye Wheelers it cannot be denied that the amazing success that the club enjoys today is mainly due to his efforts during the years 2,000 – 2,010. Gary was the ‘Ideas man’ who came up with not just the schemes, … Continue reading Rye Characters of the Present Number Two – Gary Booth
Tag: Town Hall
Town Hall provides the setting for this group of Rye’s Own articles, where buildings, people and events meet in the magazine’s record of the district. The trail includes “The Rye Mill”, “They Throw Away Hot Money at Rye”, “Bohemia Farm To Summerfields Estate”, “Mystery of the Town Hall Coffee Pot Unravelled”, and “The Mayor and Councillors Sing for Skateboard Park”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account. The archive leaves room for eyewitness detail, strong opinions and the affectionate hindsight that gives Rye’s Own its particular flavour.
They Throw Away Hot Money at Rye
Many prominent representatives from the Cinque Ports were in Rye on May Day Bank Holiday Monday for the inauguration of the new Mayor of Rye.
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.
Antique or just old?
By Arthur Woodgate Writing about outside of Rye’s defence wall, it came to me that some of the property inside was not as antique as we might think. Yes there are footings all over where we can see buildings.
Between the Zeppelin and the Doodle Bug
By Arthur Woodgate On 16 October 1917, I was taken to the Lion Street School and settled in a class taught by a Miss Jordon. Miss Longley was the Headmistress and with a long wooden corridor she could be heard coming with loud creaks all over our infant school.
Bohemia Farm To Summerfields Estate
A History A Book by Heather Grief, in aid of the Bohemia Walled Garden Association Tony May wrote about the Bohemia Walled Garden Association in Hastings Town’s April issue. The Association is making good progress and Hastings Borough Council has repaired a hole in the south wall. St. Mary Star of the Sea school children … Continue reading Bohemia Farm To Summerfields Estate
Editorial
Popular Wedding Venue Its a long time since Rye’s Own carried a wedding on the front page, 1970 if memory serves us correctly. The delightful picture made by the Town Crier leading newly weds Lianne and Dean Mitchell, with baby son Ruben … Continue reading Editorial
Town Crier
News & Gossip Pages By The Editor Knife Edge Election The local elections resulted in a knife edge situation with full control of Hastings Borough Council being denied to the Conservatives by the literal tossing of a coin.
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.
Old Town in Readiness Colour on The Seafront
By Hastings Trader After a hard winter and a terrible Easter the seafront shops are at last able to look forward to some bright sunshine. Despite setbacks of weather, increasing parking charges and ever higher rents and rates, traders in the Old Town and along the seafront are doing their best to keep the area … Continue reading Old Town in Readiness Colour on The Seafront