Monthly Archives: September, 2015
Fitting tribute to cyclist
A cycle way to Rye Harbour has just been completed and named after a cyclist who died there more than ten years ago. But questions remain about whether it is fit for purpose, or whether the road is "an accident waiting to happen". Read the report and then look at comments on our Opinion page
Lucky escape from canal crash
A driver and his passenger lived to tell the tale when their car crashed into the Royal Military Canal in Winchelsea in the early hours of the morning
The power of the English bow
A master archer is coming to Winchelsea to demonstrate the awesome power of the medieval English warbow. Marauding Frenchmen beware!
Spelling it out
Concern about the plight of refugees was spelt out in front of Rye Town Hall last Saturday, as well as in many European cities.
Singing with dementia
The incredible Sunset Singers have a secret - and it does not stop them singing, or helping raise funds to raise awareness at the Rye Creative Centre.
The Royals descend on church
Well almost. Winchelsea Church became the location for filming part of an episode of US cable TV show "The Royals". A film unit in a small armada of vehicles drove into the Ancient Town for the day and apparently so did Liz Hurley and Joan Collins, but it was rather difficult to see in the torrential rain
Keeping town glued together
The Rye Fund is seeking applications for grants and one of last year's recipients, Rye Community Transport (one of whose buses is pictured above coping with roadworks earlier this year) describes how important the grant was to them in keeping the town glued together
Final in sight for casuals vets
Icklesham Casuals Veterans travelled away to Sedlescombe Rangers Veterans looking to increase there chances of qualifying to the final of the Hastings F A Veterans Cup. Find out how the 1st Xl got in there first league of the season against Bexhill AAC and how the 2nd team got on against Wittersham in there last friendly before there season starts. Read David Mayne's report here
Camera club exhibition
For one day only, the Camera Club is holding its annual exhibition at St Mary's Hall. On display is, as usual, an eclectic collection of highly professional images