Monthly Archives: January, 2017

Dental help for refugees

The experiences of a dentist in the refugee camps of norther Greece will be the subject of a talk at St Mary's centre next month

Walking for children

The death of a child has inspired a mother to take on an epic coastal walk

Southern for the chop?

What is the future for Southern? Reports are coming in that the DfT might be about to take action

Academy plans for brighter future

Rye Academy, which runs the town's schools, has abandoned plans for a new building on the Lower School site, but the new chief executive of Rye Academy Trust is determined to recover lost momentum and improve the educational offer

Landgate report still awaited

A report, promised 13 months ago, is still to arrive, but for an ancient monument built in the 14th century that is not a long time - unless it is are falling apart and bits may land on a passing pedestrian or vehicle

Housing plans face changes

Government plans to solve the country's housing crisis may be published shortly, but what impact will they have on Rye ?

More refugee blankets on the way

Freezing weather here, but at least most of us have walls and roofs to protect us from the elements. Rye knitters are sending home made blankets to refugees in need with their love

Rum Racers brave the cold

RHSC members braved the cold conditions for their Rum Race - the first sailing event of the year

Barbados paceman joins Rye CC

The Cricket Club's Overseas Player for 2017 is announed

Refugees in need of help locally

Help is needed by local organisations for the resettlement of refugees

Pianists to compete at Hastings

It is almost time for the annual Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition again and David Hance reports on the preparations for this year

Let’s go to the movies!

La La Land tops the bill again but there's still a chance to see The Carer - filmed at Boughton Monchelsea - and Kino specials The Eagle Huntress, BAFTA-winning documentary about a Kazakh girl; and an exhibition on screen, The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch

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