Starlings – why do they do it?
An unkindness of ravens? A parliament of owls? A murder of crows? Dont worry, its only a murmuration of starlings. But why are they in Rye? What do they want? Should we be alarmed?
A town of two halves
Rye - a town of two parts. One quiet and sedate, the other colourful and lively. Our photographers focus on some of the latter
Could lamb fill rice bowls?
Simon Wright reviews the highs and lows of a farming year. . . if only the Chinese would "takeaway" his lambs prices might be better!
Sloely does it for gin champs
Home made is better - but when and where can you check this out?
Time to dress up . . .
One of the expectations of Rye's Christmas celebration was that people came in Dickensian costume, if they could, from Victorian times - and they did!
Subtle celebrations of Yuletide
In the historic parts of Rye Christmas is celebrated sedately - with some wonderful windows
Lamb House, this year, this life
Murder, music and mayhem - Lamb House has been at the centre of events in the town in 2015
Lets go to the movies!
This week's featured film at the Rye Kino - "The Dressmaker" based on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Ham, this bittersweet, comedy-drama is set in early 1950s Australia. Kate Winslet (pictured) is Tilly Dunnage, a beautiful and talented misfit, who, after many years working as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses, returns home to right the wrongs of the past....
A day of cultural medley
A busy day for Heidi Foster as she reports on the magic and musical offerings in Rye and around last Sunday
Dancing down in the woods
The show finally drew to a close on Sunday December 20 for Rye Dance Centre as they were "Down in the Woods" over the weekend
The countdown begins . . .
Christmas is coming, the trains are not running, shops are staying open late and there will be church services. So business as usual then . . .
Great Expectations uncovered
Great expectations were met on December 12, but who organised it - and were they pleased?
Time for a quick kip before . . .
Santa's arrival. reindeer, ice rink and the end of the day - our final pictures from Great Expectations
A problem that has not gone away
A loading bay was provided at the front of The George Hotel, but deliveries to the hotel in Lion Street are still a problem - and a solution is sought
Burglars hit Winchelsea
A spate of four burglaries has shocked residents of Winchelsea but most worried will be second home-owners. All four properties burgled were second homes
‘Georgian’ house’s secrets
An ancient Rye building undergoing conversion is revealing some secrets - but first the safe had to be removed
Supporting families
Toys and games donated at St Mary's recent Toy Service will be going to the Charity "Family Support Work" who support families in this...
Taxi booth going places
There was no Lord Sugar, no Dragons just one man and his idea, which in just six months has grown. Dan Lake reports
Boosting Fair Trade
Fair Trade helps overseas producers in poorer countries get fair prices - but do you know who locally stocks such goods?