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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.

BBC records Rye stories

Three short stories set in and around Rye will...

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

Bikers! Think pushchairs

For too long now I have watched some of...

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

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