Monthly Archives: February, 2015
Follow that chef – along the street
The Ambrette has closed. But only very briefly. On Saturday it reopens at No 6 High Street, where Il Monastero used to be, to honour bookings from far and wide for a Valentine's dinner. Meanwhile, Tuscan Kitchen has changed hands, a feat achieved without a ripple on the surface, unnoticed by those who dine there and enjoy Agostino's Italian dishes
Let’s go to the movies!
Our weekly look ahead to the films in Rye. Our movie of the week, pictured above, Kino Rye's romantic Valentine's special: "Brief Encounter". Take your tissues. Neale East reports
Royal approval for historic craft
Should Tunbridgeware be renamed Ryeware? The fascinating story of these collectable pieces was revealed recently at Rye Museum
I’m in two minds about Cupid
Hate it? Love it? You know what I'm talking about. I confess that Cupid's bow strikes my heart - for drag, cabaret and Valentine tackiness
Council’s spending ‘is all wrong’
Rye Town Council spends on projects without any publicity or discussion with local townspeople, including the appointment of a town steward and, probably, the sale of Town Hall Cottage and purchase of two housing units. Isn't it time residents were part of a robust debate on local priorities, asks Mary Smith?
Growing up in Romney Marsh
Monica Edwards, the award-winning children's author, spent much of her childhood at Rye Harbour and loved this area. A series of her books are set among the local community, with exciting adventures based on real events and people. Here is a small selection
Skills and ideas to mull over
Members of the Campaign for a Democratic Rye have been pondering how to go forward. Here are some of the answers they made to a questionnaire - seeking ideas and skills - handed out at their recent annual meeting
Should we get in the (car) club?
A car club could help reduce Rye's parking problems, at the same time providing a cost-effective and efficient solution for drivers, suggests Christopher Strangeways
Icklesham Casuals never say die
Icklesham Casuals first team came back from a 3:0 disadvantage in the last 15 minutes of play against division one high-fliers Bexhill AAC. Icklesham fought back and won a valuable away point, taking them out of the relegation zone
Kilsby does the trick for Rye Bay
It was a 7:1 thriller when Rye Bay under-12s took on Hastings United. A hat trick from Jordan Kilsby helped boost the goal difference, but the Rye team all defended and attacked with gusto and vim