Culture
Let’s go to the movies!
Our weekly look ahead to the films in Rye - at the Kino and our local film club. Our movie of the week at the Kino from Friday February 20 is Selma, pictured above, chronicling the tumultuous three-month period during which Martin Luther King led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. Inside, click on a movie title to see a trailer. Neale East reports
Ashes to ashes at Pett Level
Steve Strange, who appeared in the video for David Bowie's hit "Ashes to Ashes", died last week. But the video on the beach lives on in glorious solarised and saturated colour
Children’s author wins mayor’s vote
Have you ever wondered how readers become addicted to particular authors? A Monica Edwards enthusiast, better known as Mayor of Rye, gives her account of her developing relationship with the books by this local author
Local audience lucky in love
Acting Up's latest production of opera highlights delighted and moved the audience. An eclectic selection of music showcased the talents of the singers and made for an entertaining and memorable evening
Let’s go to the movies!
Our weekly look ahead to the films in Rye. Our movie of the week, pictured above, Kino Rye's romantic Valentine's special: "Brief Encounter". Take your tissues. Neale East reports
Royal approval for historic craft
Should Tunbridgeware be renamed Ryeware? The fascinating story of these collectable pieces was revealed recently at Rye Museum
Growing up in Romney Marsh
Monica Edwards, the award-winning children's author, spent much of her childhood at Rye Harbour and loved this area. A series of her books are set among the local community, with exciting adventures based on real events and people. Here is a small selection
More to a book than a good story
You can't put a value on a good story - but do people think about the worth of the book as an object? They should, says Tony Mulholland, and the same goes for many paper items. He gives advice on how to start collecting
Arts festival pulls profit out of hat
A magician was the warm up act, but the financial reports were even more cheering. Despite major investments in a new website, branding and an online booking system, the 2014 festival turned in a profit. This year's programme, which starts on Friday September 11, promises more of the same successful crowd pleasers
Let’s go to the movies!
Our weekly look ahead to the films showing in Rye. Our movie of the week is "Kingsman: The Secret Service" at Rye Kino from February 6. See what's on, where and when and watch the trailers. Neale East reports . . .