Monthly Archives: October, 2017

Order of 1066 goes to Rye Old Girl

By tradition to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on October 14 1066, the Mayor of Hastings makes an award to someone nominated for service to the community

Bonfire collectors out in force

Preparations for the big Rye Bonfire night are well underway

Rail disaster – 50 years on

The Hither Green rail disaster happened almost 50 years ago, when Rye people were among the dead and injured

The day the town went dry

Residents were parched as the mains water supply to Rye and Camber was cut off for hours

Fashion show supports families

Family Support Work provides essential services to disadvantaged families...

Volunteers needed for hospital

Your local hospital needs you! A call for helping hands

And the sky turned red(-ish)

While the south east escaped the brunt of Hurricane...

Joan de Bethel 1923 – 2017

A Rye artist is remembered here by her daughter

Mixed fortunes for Casuals

The first team pulled off a high-scoring draw but the 2nds were not so fortunate

First, walk. Only then try to run

Grand talk at the rail summit. But is there any point?

New Chairman for Art Gallery

New Rye Art Gallery chairman reaches out to supporters

Betjeman and Larkin come to life

A fascinating performance, delving into the minds of two great poets

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