Monthly Archives: October, 2015
To charge or not to charge
After all the recent trading of insults from both sides, John Minter takes a considered look at the new parking charges at Jempsons. The business clearly has questions to answer, what are your views?
Rye vs. Jempson’s
A car park sized can of worms has opened up on supermarket Jempson's Facebook page. Complaints are streaming in. The tension between Rye residents and their local supermarket has reached boiling point. Sort of. And are Jempson's not-so-popular responses good PR? Judge for yourself as Britainy Rae highlights a small town's Facebook drama
Parking back on the agenda
Parking control problems come up before the town council again on Monday and there is also the question of what to do about the Landgate
Three men and a skeleton
Three men and a skeleton. Sounds like a book or a film title, doesn't it ? But actually, round the world, they are some of the best known men from Rye. Jean Floyd explains
Fame, food and fun
When did you last watch TV and think "why did they ever sign up to do that ?". Well, now you have an opportunity to learn. Seana Lanigan reveals all
Market is not sheep shape
Should government departments be feeling sheepish when their rules are not necessarily to the benefit of either the farmers or their livestock, asks Simon Wright
Cricket club’s hard work rewarded
The end to another season brings rewards for Rye Cricket Club as they receive awards including one for most improved wicket. Martin Blincow reports
Rangers’ Eagles still unbeaten
Last weekend Beckley Rangers' Eagles were away to Tunbridge Wells Foresters in the Crowborough League Division A U18s. Rob Sayers reports
Betting on sailing club’s future
What can you bet on, lose everything, and still help someone to be all at sea ? The sea may have left Rye, but the town has not forgotten that it was there. Sail on...
Sub strikes in final seconds
Last Saturday October 17 Casuals 1st team were trailing 2-0 in the 86th minute. But what happened next ? David Mayne reports on the Icklesham teams
Big boats and a fair wind
A stiff breeze and close competition made for an exciting race in the RHSC Autumn Series. John Minter gets close to the action