Monthly Archives: February, 2016

Electric outage closes Landgate

When electrical repair works closed the Landgate, only those vehicle drivers with local knowledge managed to reach Rye town centre.

Casuals finally back in action

Football: Icklesham Casuals 1st team finally were in action after a two month break - but the 2nd teams away match was not so lucky. David Mayne reports

Asking questions for sport

Vandals wrecked a pavilion - which needs updating anyway. Stuart Baker reports on a weekend's fundraising.

Blustery view over waterside

A walk around ancient Rye provided unique insights - and some surprises

Motley Crew’s shanties storm pub

A crowd of no-hopers, jokers and rogues, pack themselves into a back room like sardines - as Scallop Week began with a sing-song

Ukulele Experiment with scallops

Another music even at the Queens Head saw the Rye Ukulele Experiment and other bands performing for their scallops

Gallery’s new space for art

An art gallery acquires a new look - literally - while planning future exhibitions

Runner misses starting gate

Runners can miss the starting gate for lots of reasons - but this one is unusual. However the race track's loss was a band's gain - and staying home at the Kino may be a better bet next time

Drawing Room fills with music

Music returns to Northiam with a solo cello recital

Painted parodies of art

Art becomes ironic fun for some - but others may think it a travesty. Heidi Foster reports

Music gets crowded out

Sometimes success can be a problem - particularly if you need space.

Library’s free book for kids

How can your children get a new free book - from the library

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