Culture

The first ever "Rye's Got Talent" took place on Friday October 23 and showcased an array of talent . . . and a seven year old stole the show

The Suffragettes are coming to town! Details of this week’s movies and special events at Rye Kino follow

The latest James Bond arrives at the Kino with First Night drinks. Ray Prewer reports

Last Thursday, October 22, I went to the Tudor Room at The Mermaid Inn for a jazz supper. I didn’t know what a treat was in store. Review by Ray Prewer

How can a piano be played without a pianist? Mike Boyd (above) has the answer and Irna Mortlock spells out what happened

This penny-farthing needs some care and attention so what did the Rye Museum do to raise funds? Ray Prewer reviews the evening

Bond is back in town. Details of this week's movies and special events at Rye Kino follow

What do Caitlin Moran and Hilary Mantel have in common? Seana Lanigan explains

This week's featured movie showing at the Rye Kino from Friday October 16 is "The Martian". During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon, pictured above) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet

"Let's go to the movies" now includes special events as well because the Kino is not just a cinema - but also a gateway to drama, ballet and music - both classical and pop

Rye Creative Stitchers’ exhibition proves that the art of needlework is a thriving craft - but how far can it go? Is it now more an art than a craft ? Kenneth Bird investigates

He was defeated, we won the war. Chris Viner's talk at the Museum examined Bonaparte's final strategy at Waterloo.