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Monthly Archives: November, 2015

Raising standards high

A national newspaper has singled out a Rye pub as one of the best places in Britain to eat in at weekend. Which one and why?

Dating back over five centuries

It looks like a pub. It sounds like a pub. But it no longer is . . . though it goes back five centuries. David Russell reports in his series about "Beer & Skittles"

Sparkling hands rewarded

A Winchelsea vineyard has just scooped a prestigious award for its champenoise sparkling wine

Now see it live – baaaa

Watching it on "Countryfile" is one thing, seeing it up close is quite another

Des res to rent – from council

Rye Town Council is refurbishing its next door neighbour and making it available on the open market

Start your engines please

It's that time again as Rye hosts the annual Classic Car Cruise. For timings and the best place to watch, read Dan Lake's report

Time to celebrate

Next Wednesday, November 18, Landgate WI celebrates a birthday, having already celebrated the national centenary this year

Flames flicker, drums beat

This Saturday, November 14, the streets will be closed off, crowds will gather, drums will beat, torches will be lit - but hopefully no boats will be burnt

Mean streets get friendlier

Rye and Camber residents are taking to the streets in increasing numbers - but what has it to do with the needy, the vulnerable, and those who have missed the last train?

Christmas is coming and going

Christmas is coming and winter pictures surround us. But so do some "Sold Out" signs as the town looks forward to a more festive season this year

Oh Rye, Oh Rye, Oh Rye

Do you have a loud and carrying voice? A certain presence and authority when you walk into a room? This could be the job of your dreams

Commemorating lost heroes

An old lifeboat house remains, standing lonely on the shore. This weekend Rye Harbour will remember a small community's largest loss

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