Sainsbury’s search goes on
Rumours were circulating this week that Sainsbury's had secured a buyer for its Lower School site in Rye, Tony Nunn writes. One source claimed...
Can you shed any light?
A lamppost was discovered on its side on Wednesday morning on land between the Gibbet Marsh car park and a nearby pumping station. But...
Dull weather but not a dull race
The lead changed constantly as cruisers of Rye Harbour Sailing Club raced in Rye Bay. Most boats made a good start, but it was left to three to battle it out for first place on the final leg
Six jobs go at Rye tourist centre
The Lion Street tourist centre will close next March - but the Heritage Centre on Strand Quay, which is already going from strength to strength and is to feature in a BBC series this autumn, will take over much of its work
Zon-derful Beckley
It was a memorable match, but only after a first half to forget did Beckley Rangers under 18s make an astonishing come back to win in the final seconds
Injury sours Icklesham’s first win
There was lots of football played last weekend and, ignoring injuries, it was great stuff for the spectators as well as the players. David Mayne gives us an update.
Another close game for Rye Bay
The Rye Bay clubhouse kitchen was open for business last Sunday thanks to Claire Warne. Bacon rolls, cookies and early morning coffee were much appreciated when Rye Bay under 8s entertained Hawkhurst under 8s at Harbour Road, writes Ali MacDonald
MP starts squeeze on illegal parking
Police patrols issuing 80 parking tickets are a direct result of the intervention of MP Amber Rudd, who acted after residents raised concerns over illegally parked cars and fire appliances being blocked en route to an incident. A traffic warden is seen as the best solution to this increasing problem in Rye's narrow streets and funding is actively being sought
Never a boaring week
Wild boar are thriving, but Wild Boar Week celebrates game in all its forms - including duck, pheasant, rabbit, venison as well as boar both wild and farmed - with a variety of menus, music and events in and around the town
Singing for their supper
A group of senior citizens meet every Saturday to exercise their lungs and practise for their Christmas concerts around the town. On Saturday October 11th Tony McLaughlin had the pleasure of joining them.
Villagers join in spirited scrub-up
Iden residents took advantage of good weather to have a bit of a village cleaning session and proved just what can be done with a little community spirit and some elbow grease. Mary Philo reports.
Chernobyl children still need help
A local charity that welcomes children from Chernobyl on holidays to the UK was visited last week by the director of the principal rehabilitation centre at Korosten in Russia to discuss different ways in which it can continue to help those still affected by the threat of radiation almost 30 years after the disaster
Strutting their stuff for charity
Local models will be putting on their glad rags, powder and paint and sashaying down the catwalk to raise money for Rye Memorial Hospital
Scouts home at last
Fun was had by all as Rye scouts held a fun day on Saturday (4 October). The Scouts are finally moving into their new purpose built centre after a 11 year fund-raising effort.
Radio debut for Rye ukulele
When BBC Sussex was in town last Friday as part of its coast and country tour coverage it invited the Rye Ukelele Experiment along to add...
Rangers find their shooting boots
Beckley Rangers, away to Pembury in the Crowborough and District under-18s A league, started as they meant to go on and were two-up at half-time. And with a defence denying their opponents any decent chances, they were on to a sure winner
Couples: serve up a laugh on TV
"Come Dine With Me", the hit TV show, has a new twist: couples dishing up the dinners. And the organisers are looking for couples living in this area to take part - so, if you like turning out tasty titbits together, here's your chance for four minutes of fame
Night flights make costs soar
Rye Rotary Club welcomed back speaker Chris Longfield to talk about how the local Air Ambulance Service has expanded into flying by night as well as by day. As one of its designated charities, the service will be receiving a donation from the club towards its inevitable increased costs
Goals galore – and then cake!
Rye Bays under 8s attacked as always when they visited Hastings Wanderers unders 8s in their second game of the season. They didn't win - even with a goal machine in their team - but they all played really well
Station ‘needs more parking’
Now that Sainsbury's and Tesco have abandoned plans to develop the Lower Farm site could some of the land be used for extra parking? Commuter Paul Barker thinks so.