Monthly Archives: May, 2015
Walking back through history
Camber Castle was the focus for this year's Rotary Club charity walk - and not just because that's where the refreshments were. Walkers were also offered a free tour of the Tudor ruins and the chance to take part in a quiz
Bowen buzzes over her BGT break
Scallop pageant judge Lorraine Bowen found nationwide fame overnight as David Walliams's golden buzzer act on "Britain's Got Talent" TV show. But she's still grassroots and would love to return to Rye for another scallop fest. Britainy Rae has an exclusive interview . . .
RHSC pushed the boat right out
Rye Harbour Sailing Club's Push the Boat Out event was a great success with dinghies and cruisers giving taster sessions to both experienced and novice sailors of all ages
Marshmen tri hard
Want to know how it feels to run a Triathlon? read an explanation of this gritty and demanding event and wonder as 70 year old Bob Sharp tells us of his Marshman experience
Take note – post office is open
In response to a Rye News story, Winchelsea's sub post office has finally been advertised.
For sale – only £4.5 million
For sale. Six beds. Space for nanny and staff. A snip at only £4.5m. Set yourself up as squire of Winchelsea by buying the Ancient Town's "big 'ouse". Richard Comotto reports
Challenging bridge to art
Rye Creative Centre opened its doors last weekend to welcome visitors to an exhibition of work by artists based at the former Freda Gardham School in New Road. Featured above, Jenny Pockley with her painting, Balloon. And the challenge, reports Kenneth Bird, is getting people to cross the bridge over the Rother for this exhibition, shows, gigs and other events.