Culture
Art combats woodpecker damage
Building on last year's success, the Playden weekend art exhibition should raise more funds to repair the wood shingle cladding of the historic church spire, seriously damaged by woodpecker activity
Art with a difference
Marcus Crane's exhibitions and shop interior in Cinque Ports Street should not be missed
Shakespeare comes to Kino
At least two special performances of Shakespeare plays from the Globe in London will be shown at the Kino in this centenary year
Last chance for local artists
Roll up, roll up for the last weekend of the RSA show at the Rye Art Gallery on the High Street. An eclectic mix of abstract and realistic, paintings, ceramics, prints and photographs, visitors will be given food for thought and manna for the soul
Rye Conservation Society AGM
The Society's AGM, chaired by John Griffiths, short, concise and informative but of course lunch at the Mermaid was waiting, about 50 participants looking forward to it.
Macbeth elicits howls of laughter
A show at Smallhythe Barn theatre provided an hilarious treat for its sell out audience
Let’s go to the movies!
This week's featured film at the Kino is Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book - urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera and the free-spirited bear Baloo
An eagle soars above Creation
An emotionally charged weekend as Heidi Foster watches a Q+A at the Kino and follows up with a classical concert in Winchelsea
Ship (and sheep) to shore
Would you like to know about the 'Grand Mistress' of Smallhythe and her 250 men? Then read on
Did Shakespeare come to Rye?
Shakespeare - 400 years later we still celebrate him but also ask questions about his plays and life. What is the truth?