Culture

Compare a book to a garden

A fascinating exhibition from an original premise at Smallhythe

Macbeth elicits howls of laughter

A show at Smallhythe Barn theatre provided an hilarious treat for its sell out audience

Stoner is the book for May

A new book for a book club this month

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?

Bits and pieces on a Sunday

Boats, drama and blues, all in one day

A champion of the arts

A lady with links to music, film and young people in Rye - Dee Alsey interviews Sue Schlesinger, a woman for all seasons

Showcasing local talent

Local artists working in a variety of media, and often portraying local scenes and images from both land and sea, feature in fascinating exhibitions all month at the Rye Art Gallery

Wiping away a tear with blues

Music and dancing can stir up old memories as Heidi Foster discovered last weekend

Lets go to the movies!

This week's featured film showing at Rye Kino is - "Eye in the Sky" - and Helen Mirren stars as Colonel Katherine Powell, a UK-based military officer in command of a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya through remote surveillance and on-the-ground intel..