Monthly Archives: September, 2016
Priming the pump
The pump in Church Square is deteriorating and urgently needs repair. But who is responsible for it?
An artist tells his story
A furniture maker brought up in Rye fails to make his fortune in London, so turns to what he loves most, being an artist
Southern Rail – time to intervene
The view from the Marsh Link Action Group on the current strike situation at Southern Railway
Home sweet home for Rye
Last Saturday September 17, in a match sponsored by Dom Cruttenden of Rye Heating, Rye Town FC played their first home game of the season as they entertained JC Tackleway at the Salts in the Macron East Sussex Football League Division One. Dan Lake reports
Fewer cars, lorries and trains
Do we need fewer cars and lorries on our streets - or just sometimes? But, at the same time, can we afford to see public transport cut?
Dixter welcomes greats
Great Dixter's autumn plant fair will be held at the beginning of October. Nurserymen and women specialising in rare and unusual plants will be there from Europe and the UK
Blues open second week
The second week of Rye Arts Festival starts with some Saharan blues - and ends with opera - but with a wide variety of events in between
Festival opens with drums
In place of the usual procession, Rye Arts Festival was opened with various street entertainments, including musicians dressed as pirates
Shakespeare lost for words
John Fletcher, Rye-born dramatist, comes to the rescue when Will runs out of words
Once more the peace shatters
The Arts Festival drums its way into its first week with around 30 events - and more to come this next week