Monthly Archives: May, 2015
Petanque – Sussex-style
Petanque league matches start this week. Imported from France, this friendly and sociable game is converting the British with 49 teams playing in local leagues.
Cruiser race foiled by low tide
A dying wind and falling tide caused problems for the cruiser race on May 10 with some boats being forced to abandon the race to get home while there was still sufficient water
Rye cricketers win opener
Despite a wet start to the season Rye started their league campaign with a solid win over Keymer & Hassocks in a match sponsored by My Sweet Old Etcetera
Goal running at Queen’s Head
In the tenth of his Beer and Skittles series, David Russell illuminates the lost game of goal running, formerly played by Queens Head habituees
Queen visits Rye garden
A swarm of worker bees and their old queen had the good taste to visit Rye last week, settling on a rose bush in a local garden. Expert Cathy Pope was able to tempt the bees into a special container and has taken them to a new home where they will be able to make honey while the sun shines. Andrew Bamji reports
Hot pennies hit the streets
Rye Mayor-making ceremony, postponed due to the general election, will now take place on Monday May 18, complete with macebearers, full regalia and traditional 'hot penny' throwing. We also have details of revised rubbish collection days and temporary road closures.
Rye ukuleles get strumming
Twelve ukulele bands will be descending on Rye's Cinque Ports pub on Sunday May 24 for a festival of strumming to celebrate an 'experiment' three years ago to form a band in Rye. Expect a Big Strum and even an attempt on a world record for kazoo and ukulele, writes Lorna Hall
Swap and recycle in one go
This year's second recycle swap shop will be held this time at the St Mary's Centre in Rye on Saturday May 23. Pop along to pick up a bargain
Dementia group launches in Rye
Rye and District Dementia Action Alliance are ready to launch at the end of May during national dementia awareness week. The group set up towards the end of last year is now signing up businesses and charities. Read Daliea Redman's report here
Scout Hut comes to the rescue
Local amdram group Acting Up in Rye have found a new home for their costumes and scenery at the Old Scout Hut. Join them for their grand opening which will take place at the end of the month