Monthly Archives: May, 2015
Tales of a transport campaigner
Derrick Coffee, a seasoned transport campaigner, spoke at Rother Environmental Group to reveal some of the shocking facts behind the decision to build the Bexhill Link Road. His latest campaign concerns a new train stop at Glyne Gap. Christopher Strangeways reports.
Vinnie helps save lives
Rother Responders came to Winchelsea to deliver training to residents about dealing with cardiac arrests and using their new Public Access Defibrillator
River rescue saves dog owner
A spaniel and its female owner were rescued from the depths of the river at Rye Harbour by RNLI volunteers, after the dog ran over the retaining sea wall
When Morris men dance
Traditions of Merrie England still hold their appeal for spectators and performers alike as Morris men perform to the sound of music in front of Rye Town Hall
High Street beer house uncovered
The Purdie Gallery on the HIgh Street had a former life as a beer house called the Pig and Whistle. David Russell, in the 11th edition of his Beer and Skittles series, investigates the origin of the name
Pete’s much more than tea and cake
Pete Anderson at Fletcher’s House is a familiar figure in Rye, so you might feel he doesn’t need any introduction. But Dee Alsey, in the second of her 'Ryers Unwrapped' series of interviews, thinks you’re in for a surprise. He gives his clients more than traditional good customer service
Baaa-rrmy lamb goes for a spin
This lamb didn't have much going for it: it was rejected by its mother at birth and was very weak. The stark choices were Shanks's pony or end up as a lamb shank. Then the farmer decided to ask for help from a local sanctuary in Iden - this is Emma's tale
Cinque Ports rise and fall
The citizens of the present-day Cinque Ports take pride in the notoriety of their medieval predecessors. The height of the Portsmens' turbulent role in national history was during the Barons War in the early 13th century. This episode is to be the subject of a talk (fittingly) in Winchelsea later this month
Roger Breeds, a true Ryer
A former Mayor of Rye whose family has a very long history in the town has died. Town councillors and staff will be out in their finery for a civic ceremony at St Mary's on the morning of June 10, and Jim Hollands from Rye's Own recalls the man behind the Mayor
Let’s go to the movies!
This week's featured film showing at the Rye Kino is 'A Royal Night Out' (pictured) It's VE Day, 1945, people are celebrating the end of the war. Two teenage princesses, Margaret and the future Queen of England, Elizabeth are allowed out that night to join the party. For the first time they are able to mingle with the teeming crowds, incognito... Follow link for details and previews of this and other movies showing in Rye
Gold award for local lifeboat man
Volunteer Tony Edwards (pictured above), deputy launching authority at...