News
‘Operation Radcott’ beaches
Operation Radcott springs into action in the summer holidays and the offices for the police and Rother District Council are kept busy, as hundreds and sometimes thousands, crowd on to Camber Sands - arriving by train, bus and car, sometimes with massive tailbacks, often with children who then get lost, and always a potential source of trouble.
Council lists its concerns
The redevelopment of the former school in Tilling Green, now used as a community centre, continues to raise questions and concerns at the Town Council's Planning Committee as well as rousing strong opinions amongst those most directly affected
Complaints fly at Town Hall
The Union Jack flying over the Town Hall looks a bit tatty, say visitors, as do the flowers around the base of Rye's War Memorial. But Town Councillors are on the job, and so is the Town Clerk. The only obstacle - seagulls
Anchor returns for Festival
After an absence while being refurbished, the ships anchor, so long a feature of Strand Quay, has now been returned in pristine condition, to its original place outside Rye Heritage Centre
Speed Watch attacked by council
Icklesham Parish Council has never liked Winchelsea Speed Watch. They have re-opened hostilities with criticism of the community group. Angry volunteers have asked on how councillors can judge something which they have studiously ignored. County Councillor Keith Glazier has also come in for criticism.
School’s out, weather changes
Whether holidaymakers are at sea or on the sand they can still run into difficulties and when the weather is as changeable as it has been, their problems are wide- ranging - from a beached boat to a family row that gets out of hand or a traffic jam
Rye Harbour are petanque champs
With only 30 or so miles between Rye and France, it is not surprising that the French game of Petanque (or boules) is alive, well and flourishing in this part of the country. League matches are played every Tuesday and Dennis Leeds-George has the results so far.
Rye 2nds get back on track
Rye second team revivied their season with an impressive batting display against Glynde followed by some efficient fielding