Monthly Archives: November, 2015
Legion raises over £2,000
The British Legion in Peasmarsh raised significant funds for this year's Poppy Appeal
Cruising with a roar
Immaculate cars from a bygone era brought the town to a noisy halt as perfectly maintained classic cars toured the narrow streets
The clock ticked on
A framed poem was left on the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday. Rye News tracked down the author.. and the means by which it appeared there
Spicing up the festive season
The Harbour spice boys will be luring in prospective customers with Christmas treats this weekend. Pop in and have a glass of festive spirit!
Parkfield’s lucky win
Last Saturday the 2nd team of Icklesham Casuals were at home against Parkfield, while the 1st team's match away to Peasmarsh United was postponed
Eagles cruise into next round
Beckley Rangers Eagles U18s travelled away from home to face Tonbridge Invicta at the weekend in the Crowborough League Cup. Rob Sayer reports
Follow Winchelsea’s example
Stick your hands in your pockets to sort out the Landgate - and ban cars too
Illegal parking here to stay?
Last week Rye News reported that the police had squashed any hopes of having a warden to help out with parking problems and, this week, a former town councillor and the Town Hall's official voice chip in with more details
Digging up new facts on history
Digging up bodies (above) to explore disease, death and disaster and sometimes the answers were unexpected - leaving preconceptions overturned, heads whirling and minds brimming with new knowledge. And a Rye man played a big part. Seana Lanigan reports
Let’s go to the movies!
This week The Lady in the Van comes to Rye! This magical film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years...
Making classics informal
White Vine House now houses a classical evening early each month led by a Hastings-based composer. Heidi Foster tasted the first
Hint of spring in winter
Colourful Christmas present possibilities and black and white prints from the pop world feature in two new exhibitions