Rye in East Sussex Town Guide

Cricket

Wittersham Cricket Match of the Century

Here is a transcript from the Kentish Express 1936. The members at the luncheon are missing, but I have details. TRANSCRIPT: Extract from the Kentish Express, 11th September 1936. CRICKET MATCH OF THE CENTURY TWO PLAYERS DEFEAT ELEVEN —— ROYAL FARE AT LUNCHEON —— Looked forward to for several months – ever since Major Neve … read more

5th October 2015

Ivor Body
3rd Centenary Match of the 21st Century

Is there anyone who can arrange the 3rd match due either 2034 or 2036. A long while. but I will not be here then to remind you. All you need is 2 Ex England players currently still playing or just retired and eleven of the best in Isle of Oxney. New Wittersham cricket ground. You … read more

22nd December 2012

Ivor Body
The Match of the Century

Ashdown of Kent CC and Wensley of Sussex CC and Auckland (9 wickets for 36 runs against Otago in 1920’s) played the full Isle of Oxney eleven on the Wittersham Farm Cricket ground belonging to my 2nd x 1 cousin Colonel John Body. Just found out as it was reported in The Kent Messenger 11th … read more

7th December 2012

Ivor Body
2
Recherche

Hello. I live in Belgium. In 1975-1979, I came in a family in Rye (Iden or Playden)to perfect my english. The father was a farmer and the mother was working in a school in Rye (bibliothecary or secretary). They have 2 children (a boy and a girl). Many students from Europe came to this family. … read more

8th April 2008

Pierre Ledent
Cricket Coaching

Hi, Martin Blincow does cricket coaching for children at rye cricket club, his telephone number is 224 999. I am not sure if 6 is too young for him, but worth a try. Lorna Lloyd … read more

21st April 2007

Lorna Lloyd