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Rye & District Association Newsletter Winter 2016-Spring 2017 Afternoon Tea at Church Farmhouse, The Walking Group, 28 July. Photo: Phil Maynard Photo: Phil Maynard
Rye & District Association
Newsletter Winter 2016-Spring 2017
Afternoon Tea at Church Farmhouse,
The Walking Group, 28 July.
Photo: Phil Maynard
Photo: Phil Maynard
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Committee Members
Chairman Marion Brunt 01424 883566 [email protected]
Vice-Chairman Lovat Bonnet 01797 230740 / Theatre [email protected]
Secretary Rita Kirk 01797 364356 [email protected]
Treasurer Julie Etches 01424 882054 [email protected]
Newsletter John Wright 01797 260503 Editor [email protected]
Bookings Ros Adkins 01797 253763 [email protected]
Membership Catharine Frewen 01797 252123 [email protected]
Lectures Maggie Brown 01580 764013 [email protected]
Outings (position vacant)
Publicity & Philip Romani 01424 883420 Website Editor [email protected]
Walks Phil Maynard 01797 260637 [email protected]
Committee Ann Rolfe 01797 361770 Member [email protected]
Above: Enjoying the walk near Frittenden in October.
For more Walking Group photos, see pages 21-22.
Photo: Phil Maynard
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2016/17 PROGRAMME
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday 16 February Brede Village Hall, 2pm, prior to Lecture
SPRING LUNCH (Details on page 15.)
Saturday 22 April 12:30pm for 1pm, Powder Mills Hotel, Battle
OUTINGS To Be Agreed (See page 15.)
THEATRE (See page 16.)
Thursday 4 May Funny Girl, Marlowe, Canterbury
LECTURES (See page 17.)
All talks start at 2pm in Brede Village Hall. Thursday 15 December A Musical Christmas Celebration, with:
Rye Ukelele Experiment & Carols from Vocality
Thursday 19 January Bridget Wood & Millie Harries:
Medical Detection Dogs
Thursday 16 February Laton Frewen:
The Legend of Winnie the Pooh
Thursday 16 March Nick Sandford:
Restoration of Godinton House & Gardens
Thursday 20 April John Stevenson: Artists’ Village
Thursday 18 May Andy Putland: My Career in Silversmithing
MUSIC CLUB (See page 18.)
WALKS (See page 19.)
Walks normally start at 10:30, and are approx. 5-6 miles followed by lunch.
Thursday 26 January Meet at the Oak and Ivy Hawkhurst.
Tuesday 28 February Meet at the The Plough Westfield.
Thursday 30 March Meet at The Bell at Iden.
Tuesday 2 May Meet at The Farriers Arms Mersham, Ashford
For any further information on the 2016/17 Programme, please contact the appropriate
Committee Member (listed on page 2) or Chairman Marion Brunt.
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Editorial
he summer seemed to last so long. October was a wonderful month. In
fact, we didn't put our garden furniture into the shed until the very end of
October. Then suddenly, the temperature fell, and it was time to wrap up the
outside tap!
But this shouldn't stop us from continuing to enjoy membership of our Rye &
District Association. We have a full programme of events over the Winter and
into the Spring, and are already planning events for Summer 2017.
The new Music Club and the Lecture Season, both started in October – a
small but enthusiastic gathering for the former, and a record breaking
attendance at the latter! I am especially looking forward to the Christmas
meeting with Rye Ukelele Experiment and Vocality Choir. Make sure you book
your places now - they could sell fast!
And, for those of us who enjoy the great outdoors, come rain or shine, Phil has
plotted out the walks through to the summer.
Also, let us not forget that many National Trust properties are now open 363
days of the year. Conservation work, where possible, is now carried out in
front of visitors, giving an extra dimension to our visits. These properties
invariably have special seasonal events too - so, good reason for us to get out
and enjoy the 'Christmas Spirit' at our local National Trust properties!
This is your Newsletter, so if you have comments or articles you would like to
share with our members, please contact me - by phone or, ideally, email. Mike
Wade has yet again kindly sent me an article, this time on our trip to
Buckingham Palace in September. Thank you Mike. (edited version, page 13).
John Wright
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STOP PRESS
ey events for your diary - put them in now!
Annual General Meeting: Thursday 16 February, Brede Hall, 2pm
Spring Lunch: Saturday 22 April, Battle (page 15).
Funny Girl: Thursday 4 May, Canterbury (page 16).
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Chairman’s Report
he season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. What a wonderful Autumn it
has been, especially with the spectacular colours in trees and
hedgerows.
Our Summer/Autumn season in Rye and District
Association has been equally spectacular, thanks
once again to our extremely hard working
committee.
The Meet and Greet at Smallhythe was slightly
disappointing as we were lacking in numbers. But,
those who attended were royally treated to the
hosts’ hospitality, with delicious cakes and an
informative chat from Susannah Mayor.
The outing to Buckingham Palace was a great success. It was fully booked, as
is our forthcoming annual trip to Bluewater on Monday 28 November, where I
am sure Christmas shopping will be started in earnest!
Our lecture programme is well underway, thanks to the efforts of Maggie
Brown. The opening lecture on “Capability Brown” broke all attendance
records. Let us hope we equal or even exceed this in our subsequent talks!
Phil Maynard has once again been organising a programme of walks, details
of which are in this Newsletter. I shall look forward to meeting you all at the
walkers’ Christmas gathering on Tuesday 29 November.
As you will be aware, George and Val Terry have kindly invited us into their
home every second Thursday in the month for a relaxing Classical Music
afternoon. I have attended one so far, and found it to be thoroughly enjoyable.
Included during the interval is a welcome cup of tea and delicious cakes. If
you are interested, details of the Music Club are given later in this Newsletter.
I am sure you are all looking forward to Christmas, especially our Christmas
Party on Thursday 15 December! We are to be entertained by Rye Ukelele
Experiment and Vocality, a choir from Udimore. It will be a fun afternoon and
we look forward to seeing you all there.
It only remains for me to wish you all A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A
HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Marion Brunt
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Treasurer's Report
n August we held our annual Golf Day which raised the wonderful sum of
£1005 and in November we enjoyed a Quiz Evening that added a further
£330 to our balance. Thank you, members, for this wonderful achievement!
This year the committee has decided to make several smaller donations to a
variety of properties. So far we have given £650 to Winchelsea, to purchase
two kayaks, to enable them to monitor wildlife on the marshes. Also, £1,000
to Batemans, to assist with the refurbishment of the herb border. In the not too
distant future we will be presenting a cheque for £500 to Chartwell, to help
with their project to purchase relevant Churchillian artifacts.
A full update of funds raised and donated during the year, will be given at our
AGM on Thursday 16 February. This is held at Brede Village Hall starting at
2pm, prior to the talk on that day.
Julie Etches
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Membership
t gives us all immense pleasure to see our members enjoying and
participating in the wide variety of activities we are able to arrange for the
Association. It is an inspiration for your Committee to organise further events!
This has lead to a number of new members enrolling, and we very much
welcome:
Steve & Judy Edwards Ann Paddick David & Diane Marsh
Brian & Marion Firman Margaret Wharton John & Susan Sturmey
Enclosed in the back pages of this newsletter you will find a Membership
Application / Renewal Form for 2017. There are two ways of subscribing,
either by 'e-payment' (details on the form) or by cheque. It would assist us
enormously, and avoid sending reminders, if you could complete this and
submit it with your membership fee. If you wish to receive a membership card
please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.
Do let your friends and neighbours know about us - membership of the
National Trust is NOT a pre-requisite. I wish you all a most enjoyable
Christmas, and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.
Cathy Frewen
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Letter from the NT Director-General to all Supporter Groups
From: Ghosh, Helen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 16 August 2016 14:54 Subject: National Trust Annual Report and Impact Review 2015/16
The National Trust’s 2015-2016 Impact Review and Annual Report.
I am pleased to present the National Trust’s 2015-2016 Impact Review and Annual Report.
In March 2015 we published our 10 year strategy, Playing our Part, asking the question ‘What does the nation need from the National Trust in the 21
st
century?’
Our Impact Review highlights some of the very best examples of how we have translated our strategy into the day to day business of the Trust across England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the year following its launch.
As you will see, we are investing more than ever on the conservation of our buildings and countryside. We are working hard towards our vision for a healthier, more beautiful natural environment, while creating inspiring experiences for visitors in our houses, gardens and open spaces.
I have seen for myself the help you provide to your local properties as fundraisers, volunteer helpers and general cheerleaders for what we are doing. In total last year, Centres and Associations raised an amazing £719,471,40. The variety of projects we are able to carry out thanks to your backing is testament to your dedication and support for our work. The Annual Report contains the full listing of donations over £1000.
Thank you again for continued hard work and support of the Trust.
Best wishes
Dame Helen Ghosh Director-General
National Trust t Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NA
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Winchelsea National Trust Cheque Presentation.
n 22 October, Marion and members of the committee presented a cheque
for £650 to Andrew Dyer, Winchelsea Area Ranger.
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Photo: Sue McGavin
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National Trust Area Meeting Feedback
wice a year the National Trust holds a Supporter Groups Meeting for the
South East Region. The purpose is to give updates from the National
Trust, especially regarding local properties, but also to build relationships
between the Supporter Groups and the National Trust representatives.
The last meeting was held at Bateman's on Monday 10 October.
There were committee representatives from: Tenterden & District, Hastings &
St.Leonards, Seaford, Eastbourne, Lewes, Sevenoaks, Mid Kent, East Kent,
and Rye & District.
The National Trust fielded seven, led by Viv Tobitt (Supporter Groups
Business Contact, London & SE), together with Hester Liakos (General
Manager, Sissinghurst Portfolio), and Gareth Wiltshire (Dover White Cliffs
Operations Manager).
Viv opened the meeting by thanking all Supporter
Groups for their hard work, raising £720,000 nationally
in the last financial year, of which £290,000 is from
groups in London & the South East (L&SE)!
Viv advised that over the last three years, membership
of L&SE groups has actually increased. However, all
groups are experiencing difficulties in achieving this,
and especially in attracting members onto committees.
There was discussion on best ways of advertising, and
use of the internet and websites. The Rye & District Association was
complemented on its efforts in this regard, and considered a good example for
other groups to follow!
Representatives from local properties then gave updates:
Bateman's: A sponsored walk, covering 120 miles, over seven days, and
visiting ten NT properties, raised significant funds, allowing work to now start
on Park Mill restoration. The Mill leak is plugged and work begun on the pond.
Bodiam Castle: Conservation work continues. The Barbican has been de-
weeded and re-pointed. Work is now to begin on the East Tower roof and
Household Apartment walls. The Visitor Reception unit will be moving to the
car park in time for Christmas. The Winter Medieval Character offer will
include a new Graffiti Talk using the research undertaken by Matt Champion
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at the beginning of this year. Over 800 inscriptions have been found, including
extensive medieval Witches Marks.
White Cliffs: 2016 will prove almost certainly to be the
busiest ever year at the White Cliffs of Dover – with visits
up 11% on last year. Preparations are now underway to
close the tunnels and lighthouse for winter. A new
sewage plant being installed at the lighthouse, will allow
treatment of all waste onsite, instead of having it sent
out.
Scotney Castle: The garden paths are being resurfaced before winter, and a
power cable laid to the Old Castle. A new section of the property is opened,
the Brewhouse, to allow work on archiving the Hussey family papers. There is
to be a major conservation project to replace the wallpaper on the staircase,
which became badly damaged due to water ingress. A 'writer in residence',
Jamie Rhodes, is writing graphic novels based on the Scotney Castle
collection and family stories. A Sky Arts programme was filmed earlier in the
year, with Scotney Castle due to feature in programmes in October and
November.
Sissinghurst Portfolio: Lamb House is now open three days a week
(previously, two afternoons a week only).
Last January, Stoneacre welcomed new tenants, who
have made marked improvements to the garden, and
also created a new tearoom.
At Smallhythe, roof repairs are underway for this winter.
Garden and pond development is ongoing, and there are
plans to open the Green Room and Dressing Room in
2017.
Sissinghurst has had a great year, supported by good weather and Monty
Don’s exhortations on Gardeners World; there has been very strong
conservation performance, including window repairs, garden renewal project,
books conservation project and work to take South Cottage in hand, so that it
can be open to the public full-time.
John Wright
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Hester Liakos
Gareth Wiltshire
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Fun Golf Day Review
nother great day for our annual golf competition, held on 21st August at
Sedlescombe Golf Club!
The weather could have been kinder, brollies were up some of the time, but
that did not dampen the spirits of the 56 competitors who took part.
We are always most grateful for everyone’s support. I would especially like to
mention the members of Sedlescombe Golf Club, who are not necessarily
members of our society, but who offer their generous support year after year.
We were privileged to have both the Captain and Ladies Captain, and also the
two Vice Captains, playing and supporting the day.
Our “Starter”, Roland Hunt, performed most efficiently the task of getting all
competitors off on time, despite the drizzle, and soggy time sheets!
All players were treated to some excellent snacks in the Halfway House.
These were provided by the committee, and as usual, prepared by Julie
Etches, Cathy Frewen and Maureen Iliffe.
The day ended in the traditional fashion with a superb meal in the clubhouse.
This was followed by the prize giving and a very successful raffle organised by
Julie.
Results: 1st Liz Salmon / Jem Partridge 45 points
2nd
Mike and Gilly Crawley 43 points
3rd
Martyn Channon / Ray Robinson 41 points c/b
4th
Linda Beasley / Graznya Gardner 41 points
Best front 9 Pat Reardon / Neil Cunliffe
Best back 9 Val Terry / Sally Bowles
It was great to note that three of our local NT Association members were in
the prizes!
Marion Brunt
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Golf Day Photos
Photo: Sue McGavin
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Laton Frewen
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Buckingham Palace Outing Review
ith us all eventually seated, our bus took us into London where the
advantages of a National Trust visit became evident - as our driver had
to navigate extremely heavy traffic - yet we arrived in time for lunch, before our
timed Palace visit at 1.45pm.
Sheila Allen had come as a guest, as she had a particular interest in seeing
this exhibition. It included the period when she had worked for Norman
Hartnell on some of the Royal dresses from 1952 to 1954. Only just regaining
her mobility after leaving hospital, Sheila had to enter the Palace via a front
entrance for wheelchair users, and then via a lift to the exhibition level.
There was plenty of space in the State rooms for the Royal wear to be well
exhibited and highlighted on raised platforms. This gave us the opportunity to
study the materials used and see the detail of the designs. Video displays and
photographs enabled the exhibition to cover the background from when the
Queen was a young girl, setting the scene for the different periods each
example of Royal wear represented.
Sheila explained that regular measurements were needed to enable the
pattern cutting to follow any changes and ensure that the fittings were
accurate for the Queen. As Sheila knows the exhibition curator, there was a
chance we might have seen her, but we heard that she was at Windsor that
day. Several members of the public were most interested to chat with
someone who had actually been involved with Royal dressmaking.
Most exhibits were accompanied with photographs of the Queen on the
particular Royal occasion or visit that that particular dress had been made for.
Sheila had made the dresses for two of the maids of honour at the Coronation
in 1953. Not all original Royal dresses exist. During the period of the Queen’s
first visit to Canada, she had some of them remade, as clothing restrictions
continued after the war.
After over two hours needed for the viewing, we were ready for returning. The
Palace staff must be thanked for their many acts of support and assistance.
Despite more heavy traffic, we arrived back on time, for which we must thank
our driver. We must also thank our trip organisers, Ros Adkins and Ann Rolfe
for their excellent arrangements, to enable such an interesting and memorable
visit.
Mike Wade
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Meet & Greet 2016 Review
e were very fortunate this year to be able to hold our 2016 Meet & Greet
at Smallhythe Place in September. Although there were not as many of
our members as we had hoped, those who attended enjoyed meeting each
other, and savouring some very tasty refreshments. Susannah Mayor, The
House Steward at Smallhythe, gave a small talk, in the Barn Theatre. In
particular, she thanked us for our very generous donation of £5,580, to pay for
restoration of the theatre chairs.
John Wright
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Quiz Night Review
nother successful Annual Quiz Night was held on Saturday 12 November
at Beckley Village Hall. There were nearly seventy of us, in eight teams,
answering a mixture of mind testing questions in ten different subjects.
A heart warming supper of Sausages, Mash and Onion Gravy, prepared by
Anne and Susie, revived us at half time.
The Quiz Winners were Happy Hawkers and the team winning the wooden
spoons was Soft Boiled Eggheads.
A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all and a nice profit of just over £330
was added to our funds! Many thanks go to our Quiz Master Eric Edwards,
ably assisted on graphical display and scoring, by Nigel Pearson.
Julie Etches
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Spring Lunch
The Powder Mills Hotel - Saturday 22 April 2017
oin us for our Annual Lunch which is once again at The Powder Mills in
Battle.
This is a wonderful opportunity for us all to get together and enjoy good food
and conversation in a really attractive setting!
We are very pleased to have been able to agree a really delicious menu, and
for an excellent price. Last year we had a choice of three, for each of first
course, main and dessert. However this year, we have been able to agree a
choice of four for each course, yet maintain the same charge as last year,
namely £25 per person (including coffee and gratuities).
We shall meet in the bar at 12.30 with the lunch scheduled for 1pm.
A Menu and Booking Form are in the back pages. Please complete the form,
cut off from below the menu, and return as stated on the form.
We all look forward to seeing you there!
Ann Rolfe
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Outings
our Committee is currently investigating several options for Outings in the
Spring and Summer.
These have yet to be finalised. If we do so prior to the next Newsletter, we will
create a Booking Form and make this available to you by email and by
collection at our Lectures.
John Wright
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Theatre Trip: Funny Girl
Funny Girl – at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury,
on Thursday 4 May 2017 at 2:30pm
unny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand fifty years ago, and
boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including
“People” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade”. The show tells the story of Fanny
Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn
music hall singer to Broadway star.
This musical has just completed a highly acclaimed London run at the Savoy
Theatre. Hopefully the show will be awesome on the magnificent stage at the
Marlowe.
The cost of tickets, including the coach, is £48 each. Bookings need to be
received by the beginning of March. We will arrive in Canterbury in good time
for lunch and window shopping. (the Booking Form is in the back pages)
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Lectures for 2016/17
All lectures start at 2pm at Brede Village Hall.
Thursday 15 December: Rye Ukelele Experiment & Brede Choir -
A Musical Christmas Celebration
Come along and enjoy a foot tapping, and
maybe even a singing, afternoon, followed by
the usual Christmas Party - mulled wine, soft
drinks, mince pies, savouries and a raffle -
whilst we listen to carols from Vocality, a choir
from Udimore. A Festive Treat!
Please see Booking Form in the back pages.
2017 Lectures
Thursday 19 January: Bridget Wood and
Millie Harries – Medical Detection Dogs
Our Speakers will give us an insight into the
work of this charity, which provides dogs to
support people with life threatening conditions,
and also to help the research into cancer.
Thursday 16 February: Laton Frewen –
The Legend of Winnie the Pooh
A very welcome return of a much loved speaker.
This time Laton will be telling us about the real
Winnie, the other animals we all love, and the life of
their creator.
This lecture is preceded by the AGM.
Thursday 16 March: Nick Sandford –
The Restoration of Godinton House &
Gardens
Nick is the Estate Manager for this very
interesting 600 year old house and garden,
situated on the edge of Ashford. He will take
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us on a journey through its history from medieval times to the present day.
Thursday 20 April: John Stevenson – Artists’ Village
John is a guide at Watts Gallery near Guildford. He will give
us a comprehensive talk on George and Mary Watts, their
Gallery and Mary’s Chapel.
Thursday 18 May:
Andy Putland -
My Career in Silversmithing
Andy and his partner have a silversmith and
goldsmith company, deep in the Kent
Countryside. Andy will give us an insight into
their craft and work. They have been
commissioned to produce pieces for, among others, the Queen Mother and
Pope John Paul II.
Admission is £3 for members and £4 for visitors, but the charge includes
refreshments! However, for the December meeting, please see the
Booking Form in the back pages.
Maggie Brown
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Rye & District Association Music Club
e spend an afternoon, once a month, enjoying excellent music, and all
this in return for a small donation to the R&DA funds.
Date & Time: Second Thursday in the month, 1.45pm for 2.00pm start,
finishing at 5pm with a mid-afternoon refreshments interval (20 - 30 minutes
depending on programme content).
Venue: Woodlands, Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, Rye TN31 6EU. Telephone
01424 882695.
Club Membership Form: Please can anyone who is interested in joining,
complete and post the Music Club Membership form in the back pages, or
email me at: [email protected]
George Terry
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Walking Group
Another Year
and counting. Yes, as we move into 2017 we will undertake the 60th
walk since the group was formed in 2011 and it seems as much fun
now as it was then - if not more so.
We are regularly joined by new members and there are many of us who took
part in those early walks who are now, of course, 6 years older. With this in
mind it's maybe not a bad thing that the quiz and extended lunch have seen
the demise of the afternoon walk. In a few years' time, taken to its logical
conclusion, we could become just a lunchtime quiz group!
One of our new members, on observing the walkers deep in light hearted
conversation and taking absolutely no notice of their surroundings, suggested
to me that I should rename our entity the 'twalking group' in line with the trend
of creating new words (twerking, phablet, sexting etc)!
A nice idea I think and for those of you who have yet to join us, it's a very good
indication of the camaraderie that exists and the welcome you are likely to
receive if you come along. Oh and for those drawing breath we encounter
some really good scenery along the way as well!
So If you fancy a good 'twalk' here are the dates for next year:
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Frittenden, October
Walks Photos: Phil Maynard
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2017 'Twalks'
nless stated otherwise all walks start at 10.30 and are approximately 5 - 6
miles followed by lunch. There is a £2 charge for each walk which
includes entry to both the 'guess the steps' competition and the lunchtime
trivia quiz and of course with luck you may recoup your investment!
Thursday 26 January: Meet at the Oak and Ivy Hawkhurst. Discover what's
behind the pub.
Tuesday 28 February: The Plough Westfield. Taking in parts of the 1066
walk.
Thursday 30 March: The Bell at Iden. A mainly flat route including the River
Rother.
Tuesday 2 May: The Farriers Arms Mersham near Ashford. A bit further to
travel but some nice countryside and a lovely old pub reopened by the
villagers.
Thursday 6 June: The Rose and Crown Burwash. A walk from the village
passing close to Batemans.
Tuesday 11 July: Dover and the White Cliffs. A longer than usual, one way,
mainly downhill, walk from the White Cliffs visitor centre along the
cliffs to Walmer, catching the bus back. Approx 7 miles including a
lunchtime stop with a further 1 mile walk after the bus ride back to the
visitor centre.
Thursday 21 September: TBA
Tuesday 24 October: TBA
Thursday 30 November: TBA. Starts at 10am and will include our Christmas
lunch.
Phil (and Phil) Maynard
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Hythe walk, April
January
Walkers Photos: Phil Maynard
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Walking Group Photos
Church Farmhouse Garden Party, July
Normans Bay, September
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Frittenden, October
Walks Photos: Phil Maynard
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Rye & District NT Association is on the INTERNET!
e have a web-page on the National Trust website, and we have entries
in the online community newspaper 'Rye News'. Also, we are in the
process of setting up our own Facebook group.
Our National Trust Website Page
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/rye-and-district-association
The page is principally to attract new members. It explains who we are and
what we do. However, it is also a useful resource for our members, because it
provides online access to view and download:
our current Events List
our latest Newsletter
and, our Membership Form
Our web-page can be accessed directly by either of the following:
typing the above link into a web-browser
going to the National Trust website and using the search facility at the
very top of the page, right hand side, to search on 'Rye supporter
group'
or, by a 'Google' search for 'Rye National Trust Association'
Our Facebook Page
Our Facebook page is now live, although there is not yet much on
it! We would like you to help to make it a success. The purpose is
to keep our 'online' members informed of activities, and to share
photos and other information. Only members will be given
access to post and comment within the group.
If you are already a Facebook user, you can find our page here:
https://www.facebook.com/Ryenationaltrust/ . Save it as a 'favourite', and take
the opportunity to help us make it a useful means of communication, and so
attract new members.
If Facebook is something you have to date avoided, think of it as a web page
that can be instantly updated by any of its members, who can view and post
photos, make comments, ask questions, access current and past newsletters
and other useful documents.
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If you want to try it, you will need to create a 'Facebook Account'. But, you
don't need to get involved in any of the inane nonsense that many of us
associate with the 'younger facebook-generation' - nor do you need to share
any of your personal details with anyone else. You can also, if you wish,
switch off all notifications and only view the page as you would any other web
page. If there is demand from our members, we will create a step by step
guide on how to use Facebook, and which settings need to be altered, for
those that wish to ensure privacy, and only wish to use it to access our page.
Monthly Email Update
To supplement the three-times a year Newsletters, we now issue a monthly
email. This is to briefly summarise up-coming events, and also update
members with any significant news, prior to the subsequent Newsletter.
Rye News online Community Newspaper
Rye News ( www.ryenews.org.uk ) includes a 'What's on Guide', and we are
now putting all our events into this calendar. Additionally we plan to submit
articles and photographs from time to
time.
We also have an advertisement which
appears on various pages, in rotation
with others, either on the right hand
side, or at the bottom if viewed on a
smartphone. Click on the Advert, and
you are taken directly to our National
Trust web-page.
The Advert is principally to attract new
members.
John Wright & Phil Maynard
If you are unaware of Rye News, I do encourage you to take a look.
"Rye News is a not-for-profit enterprise being run by volunteers with the purpose of
benefiting the local community. It provides a forum to discuss issues and promotes Rye
and the surrounding area to a local and wider audience. Rye’s online newspaper is
here to showcase what is positive about our town and the villages about us. Within our
area, a wide circle of about eight miles, Rye News represents an open invitation to all
residents, businesses and voluntary organisations to keep us all informed."
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Volunteering Opportunity!
our Committee is very keen to invite another member to join us.
We are a very friendly and relaxed
committee. We already have a Chairman,
Secretary and Treasurer, so do not worry that we
are looking to fill those roles! In addition there are
eight other committee members, and it is to assist
them, that we seek another member.
We meet approximately once a month in a
committee member's house. Meetings typically
last an hour and a half, and invariably are followed by tea and cakes!
Our meetings are not onerous, and cover the following:
considering ideas for future events and activities, that we believe our
members would enjoy and support
agreeing which ideas to pursue, and by which committee members
reviewing projects proposed by our local National Trust properties
assessing our finances, and deciding which projects to support, and
what donation we are able to make
So, as a new member, you would not be expected to take on any specific
responsibility, unless you were really keen to do so! However, you would be
invited to assist existing committee members, and 'learn the ropes' from them.
If you think you may be interested, but not sure, why not ask if you can come
along to a committee meeting as a 'no commitment' observer?
To find out more, please contact Marion or any member of the
committee.
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Obituary: Peter Adkins 1931-2016
We were all very sorry to hear of the death of Peter Adkins.
Peter, the husband of Ros, one of our longest
serving committee members, was always
very supportive of and helpful to Ros in her
role as Bookings Secretary.
Peter was a regular attendee at our social
functions, and always greeted everyone with
a smile and a cheeky joke. He will be sadly
missed by us all.
Peter was born in 1931, and was a printer
and designer with his own company in
Bromley.
When he retired, he and Ros moved, and settled in Northiam.
Peter and Ros had been married for fifty-two years.
We send our sincere condolences to Ros and her family.
Marion Brunt
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National Trust Rye & District Association
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL FORM
Annual subscriptions, due on 1 January, are:
£8 for one member; £13 for two members at the same address.
Full Name/s..............................................................................................
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Address....................................................................................................
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Postcode .................................................................................................
Telephone.......................................Email…............................................
Optional Information:
Are you a member of the National Trust? Circle as appropriate: YES / NO
(You do not have to be a member of the National Trust to join us)
How did you hear about us? Circle as appropriate: NT Website /
NT Property / Poster / RyeNews / Friends / Other (please specify below)
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Application / Renewal By Post:
Please complete the form, cut out, and send with a stamped addressed
envelope and a cheque made payable to NT (Rye & District Association), to :
Mrs Cathy Frewen, Membership Secretary, Tantalus, Main Street, Northiam,
Rye TN31 6NB.
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Application / Renewal By Electronic Bank Transfer:
Please make the appropriate payment to:
NT Rye & District Association; Sort Code: 601809;
A/c no: 16059530; Reference: Insert your name
This is not an automated process so you must also email:
[email protected] confirming your payment has been made, and you must
ensure your name appears as the reference. You will be sent an email
confirming your membership for the year once payment reaches our bank
account. Please don’t worry if this takes a few days to arrive.
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MUSIC CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
I/We wish to join the Music Club. We understand that there is an annual
membership fee of £5 per person, which will be collected when we
attend.
Name/s ……………………………………………………………………..
Address .…………………………………………………………………….
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Postcode .............……………………………………………………………
Telephone number ....………………………………………………………
Email Address .............……………………………………………………..
Either:
Cut out and return this form, to:
Mr George Terry, Woodlands, Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, Rye
TN31 6EU (Tel: 01424 882695)
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Email me, George Terry, at: [email protected]
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MUSIC CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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National Trust Rye & District Association
A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
WITH RYE UKELELE EXPERIMENT
Thursday 15 December 2016, 2pm, Brede Village Hall
Come along and enjoy a foot tapping, and maybe even a singing,
afternoon, followed by the usual Christmas Party - mulled wine, soft
drinks, mince pies, savouries and a raffle - whilst we listen to carols from
Vocality, a choir from Udimore. A Festive Treat!
Please send me ...........tickets @ £8 each, for which I enclose my
cheque to the value of £……………… payable to NT (Rye & District
Association), together with a stamped addressed envelope (SAE).
Tickets to be sent to:-
Your name……………………………………………………………………..
Address.……………………………………………………………………….
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Telephone number……………………………………………………………
Names of guests (if any)……………………………………………………..
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Please return this form, together with your cheque and SAE, to:
Mrs Ros Adkins, 5 Six Bells Mews, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex,
TN31 6NP
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A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
BOOKING FORM
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National Trust Rye & District Association
ANNUAL SPRING LUNCH
THE POWDER MILLS HOTEL, BATTLE
SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2017 12.30 for 1pm - £25
Menu Wild Mushroom Soup, Herb Croutons Truffle Oil (A)
Goats Cheese Mousse, Balsamic Pearls (B)
Smoked Wood Pigeon Terrine Madeira Jelly (C) Mackerel & Potato Salad, Lemon Oil (D)
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Braised Rump of Beef Horseradish Mash, Roasted Root Vegetables, Thyme Jus (E)
Pan Fried Breast of Chicken
Chive Mash, Duo of Vegetables, White Wine Sauce (F)
Fillet of Cod, Wilted Samphire, Lemon Butter Sauce (G)
Braised Leek & Jerusalem Artichoke Tart
Confit Potatoes, Blue Cheese Sauce (v) (H) ****************
Assiette of Rhubarb (I)
Glazed Lemon Tart, Raspberry Sorbet (J)
Chocolate, Banana & Pecan Sphere, Dark Chocolate Sauce (K)
PowderMills Selection of fine Cheeses with Homemade Chutney (L)
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Annual Spring Lunch Booking Form
Please send me ………. ticket/s at £25 each. I enclose a cheque for £………….
payable to: NT (Rye & District Association), together with a stamped
addressed envelope (SAE).
Please list the names of those attending, with their choice of menu (eg C, F, K)
plus any dietary requirements. Keep the menu to remember your selection!
Name Telephone Number Starter Main Dessert
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Please cut out and return with your cheque and SAE to: Mrs Ros Adkins,
5 Six Bells Mews, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6NP (Tel: 01797 253763)
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ANNUAL SPRING LUNCH BOOKING FORM
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National Trust Rye & District Association
Theatre Trip to the Marlowe Theatre Canterbury to see
FUNNY GIRL
Thursday 4 May 2017
Please send me ...........tickets @ £48 each.
I enclose a cheque for £……………… payable to NT (Rye & District
Association) together with a stamped addressed envelope (SAE).
Tickets to be sent to:-
Your name……………………………………………………………………..
Address.……………………………………………………………………….
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Telephone number……………………………………………………………
Names of guests (if any)……………………………………………………..
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Please indicate your preferred pick-up point for the coach:
Rye Station Peasmarsh (Farley’s Way) Northiam (opposite the car park) Tenterden (The Vine) Please cut out and return this form, together with your cheque and SAE, to:
Mrs Ros Adkins, 5 Six Bells Mews, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex,
TN31 6NP (Tel: 01797 253763)
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FUNNY GIRL
THEATRE BOOKING FORM
