Monthly Archives: September, 2015

As the newly appointed Rye Town Council member on...

The new cycleway in Harbour Road is now complete, and the opening was rightfully celebrated after such a long wait. But how safe is the road for motorists, cyclists or pedestrians? The latest section of cycleway is on an abrupt bend at the end of a long, unlit road which has seen a recent accident caused by high speed - and which leads on to a narrow bridge. Was it safer with traffic lights while the cycleway was being built ? Views vary

Despite the bad weather, Icklesham Ladies Stoolball Club (above) competed against other local clubs (one, indeed, in fancy dress) in the Icklesham Ladies Stoolball tournament. Tracey Young reports on Icklesham's progress

The 9th staging of the Le Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh fun ride is being held on Sunday 27th September. Heidi Foster reports

Beckley Rangers Eagles U18s looked to begin the new season in style as they travelled away to Tonbridge Youth Eagles U18s on Saturday 12 September in the Crowborough and District League Youth Division A fixture. Ashleigh Fraser reports.

The 1st and 2nd team of Icklesham Casuals were both in action Saturday 12 September as the 1st were at home to Catsfield and the 2nds were away to Magham Down. Find out how they both got on in David Mayne's report

The first of four piano concerts in St Mary's showed true artistry, reports reviewer Alexander Stiller. However keeping the piano in tune proved a challenge

Opera on a train ? Mozart never had that in mind surely ? Well, prepare to be surprised as Euphonia and director Alisdair Kitchen - with quite a lot of help from our Studio School with sets, costume and backstage - perform not just once, but twice, and Rye Arts Festival raises its sights once again to new standards

Rye's Arts Festival heads into its second exhausting week with a busy line-up this weekend and during the week following. Rye News tries to keep up with reviews, previews and all the news and gossip that's fit to print . . . but without a doubt we will have missed something. Andy Stuart's preview of the week ahead is a good start though

This week's featured film showing at Rye Kino is 'Ricki and the Flash'. Meryl Streep (pictured) goes electric and takes on a whole new gig - a hard-rocking singer/guitarist - in the uplifting comedy Ricki and the Flash. For more details, trailer and other movies in Rye please follow the link...

The Studio School is showcasing an exhibition of contemporary art during the Arts Festival called "Right Here Right Now" which includes local artist Dave McKean

The Festival is well under way and with many of the performances selling out well in advance, Heidi Foster and Charles Harkness take a look at what has been happening both on and off stage