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Monthly Archives: April, 2016

A good day for a swap

Throwing something away is not always the answer - someone else might be able to use it

A man of many parts

A man of many parts who will be missed by all who knew him, died this week after a very short illness.

John’s heavenly route here

A face regularly seen around town, often fundraising . . . but what is his past? And was there divine intervention? Dee Alsey reports in her latest "Ryers Unwrapped" series. This article on John Izod, who died last night, was first published in December 2015

Rye CC ready for the season

The Cricket Club are working hard on pitch and pavilion in preparation for the summer

Casuals lose in thriller

Icklesham Casuals 2nd team were finally at home as they faced Magham Down in an entertaining match that saw 8 goals. David Mayne reports

Maritime Festival becalmed

A popular and well-established festival looks like ending. Can it be revived?

Over-pricing at Saturday market

Are market stalls taking advantage of their customers. One reader thinks so

Showcase of Rye Arts Society

Rye Arts Society showcases the multi-talented artists of town and around in its spring show

Let’s go to the movies

This week's featured blockbuster showing at Rye Kino is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs..

Open mic at the Wipers

If you love performing or just listening, the Ypres Castle pub offers a wide range and genre of music on Friday, Sunday and the first Tuesday of the month

Ships built in Smallhythe?

The next talk at the East Street museum is...

Dance centre receives awards

Rye Dance Centre started off 2016 with a bang competing in two festivals whilst winning medals in the process. Izzi Riggs reports

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