Monthly Archives: December, 2014
Dreaming of a brighter xmas . . .
This year's Christmas festivities in Rye are spread over three Saturdays. They're meant to draw crowds to the town. But critics are circling - if comments at Rye's full town council meeting are a genuine reflection of public opinion
Bomber Command honour at last
A Bomber Command airman, who ran a bed and breakfast in Rye after the war, has finally received the recognition and medal he and his fellow aircrew should have been awarded decades ago. Sadly, like so many others, he was no longer here to accept it
Old tales of Rye for young readers
Rye has been used as the setting for many great literary works. In the second of her series, Jean Floyd reviews the works of Malcolm Saville, whose children's books still have a devoted and loyal following today
Our starry, starry nights
The earth is turning away from the Milky Way towards Orion which, being closer and so appearing brighter and sharper, presents an excellent opportunity for stargazing, writes Nick Taylor - who also explains how to pronounce Betelgeuse
Warm your cynical cockles . . .
Lamb Players and an ensemble of television and West End theatre folk will be at Lamb House on Sunday for some traditional Christmas fare - music, carols, readings, mince pies and mulled wine - and a mingle with the cast
Search for sloe gin champion
Were you out in the autumn picking sloes, freezing them and then steeping them in sweetened gin? If so, bring some along to the "Rye News" sloe gin competition and see how your home brew compares
Give a home to a house martin
House martins appear common in Rye, but across the country there is 65% decline in their numbers and they are deemed to be globally threatened. Yet there are simple things that can be done to help protect these beautiful migratory residents
Father Firefighter’s parcel post
Fancy arranging for a fit man in uniform to deliver a present to a friend on Christmas day? Rye firefighters are helping Santa with his deliveries again this year
Conservation conversation . . .
Caring for the town’s heritage can have its lighter side as these partygoers will confirm.