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BANK HOLIDAY FUN AND GAMES: The Bank Holiday Monday fete held outside Iden Church was all fun and games, and very much enjoyed by people of all ages, who wandered from stall to stall taking part, then into The Old Hall for tea. I’ve never seen so many cakes. Many thanks to all who donated the gingerbreads and the lemon drizzles, the meringues, the raspberry shortcakes and the myriad of choice. ‘Hook A Duck’, ‘lucky ladder, hoop La, ‘Splat A Rat’ etc, a raffle, a Pimms stall and a prize for the biggest vegetable kept young and old amused. A big thank you goes to the church flower- group, who provided a lovely show of summer flowers in the church. Thanks to all the many helpers, and particularly to Paula Riley and Glenn Wassall who worked very hard arranging the fete, providing enjoyment for all.
A DATE FOR THE DIARY: There will be Bingo at Iden Bowls Club on 21st September [6.30pm for 7pm] All are welcome.
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Hide AdAFTERNOON TEA ON SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER: There will be a tea at Iden Bowls Club in aid of breast cancer. Everyone in the Rye area is welcome for tea, coffee, cake, a raffle and tombola, and a good chat [23rd September from 2pm-5pm.] in Iden Bowls Club [opposite The Bell Inn.]
THE NEW RYE ANCIENT TRAILS 30K RACE: On Sunday 9th September, at 9.30am, the town crier will start the above race outside The George Inn, Rye. The race is organised jointly by ‘Nice Work’, local race management company, and Rye runners, with sponsorship by The George Inn, for the Oliver Curd Trust, [charity number 1124648]. The race will envelop local Norman churches including Iden church plus wonderful scenery and terrain. This is a new race with a 15k, or 30k option, both beginning and ending at ‘The George Inn.’ Along the way will be stations for drinks for the runners, and some quirky, festive food for spectators, including our own AJ at ‘The Bell Inn’ who will provide a South African delicacy called Biltong. For information ring Rachael Wood [telephone 01797 229955], or online info from [email protected]. Runners can sign up online at ryeancienttrails.com, or on the day at race HQ, behind Rye Sports Centre.
RYE ON THE NEWS: Did you see St Mary’s church and the Kino on the news a week ago? The Jazz festival brought a host of people out into Rye streets. I like Jazz don’t you? There is such an airy-fairy allowability about the way it goes off at a tangent whichever way a person chooses to sing or play it. Joan Armatrading in St Mary’s church, how great was that? Rye is so spiritual and quirky, so much history in its wake. The good thing is that it probably won’t change. How can it? It’s narrow and cobbled and there is little room for garages and extra buildings. It still belongs to the horse and cart era, a nightmare for today’s dust carts and ambulances, but staunchly quaint and historic. The trendy, arty shops and galleries are at odds with its old- world surroundings which is exactly what makes it special. Exciting to see it show-cased on TV.
CONTACT ME: If anyone has anything to add to the Village Voice, please ring Gill Griffin [telephone 01797 280311]