Monthly Archives: December, 2015
Bookshop helps chain recover
Rye Bookshop is doing its bit to restore the fortunes of its previously troubled parent, with more this Saturday. Read on . . .
Jenny confuses magistrate
Another lost pub of Rye where an entertaining game was played and which confused the local magistrates
Conserving their energy
Is it a wedding? Is it a council meeting? No, it's neither. So who is chattering away in the Council Chamber?
Farmers’ Market struggles
The Wednesday Farmers’ Market on Strand Quay sells really good produce, but needs greater customer support. So why is it struggling?
Lost – a priceless antique
Dennis Leeds-George remembers one of the town's longest-standing shopkeepers
Champions against dementia
Rye & District Dementia Action Alliance are bringing much needed dementia awareness to Rye. Daliea Redman reports on how the champions are looking to make a difference to lives
Council opposes Tilling Green plans
The Town Council has objected to plans for redeveloping the former Tilling Green school site after various concerns were raised - and not just by councillors. Read the debate . . .
When the sun goes down . . .
The lights go up Lion Street as Rye sparkles for Christmas in the first of three photo specials in the run up to the festive period
Lighting up the town
The town and quay look a picture, all lit up. Heritage Centre manager Peter Cosstick pays tribute to those responsible as Rye prepares for its big day, Saturday December 12
Primary empathy for the fallen
A visit to Rye primary school to see their World War One exhibition produced some surprises for Ray Prewer - one of a number of town councillors present. This is his personal response
Dead end for fugitives
Mayhem came to Winchelsea last week when a high speed car chase hit the village
Litter pickers at the ready
Despite the efforts of our town steward to keep Rye clean, amongst his other duties, the problem of litter will not go away. So he is taking action. But how?