News
Petanque – Sussex-style
Petanque league matches start this week. Imported from France, this friendly and sociable game is converting the British with 49 teams playing in local leagues.
Cruiser race foiled by low tide
A dying wind and falling tide caused problems for the cruiser race on May 10 with some boats being forced to abandon the race to get home while there was still sufficient water
Rye cricketers win opener
Despite a wet start to the season Rye started their league campaign with a solid win over Keymer & Hassocks in a match sponsored by My Sweet Old Etcetera
Queen visits Rye garden
A swarm of worker bees and their old queen had the good taste to visit Rye last week, settling on a rose bush in a local garden. Expert Cathy Pope was able to tempt the bees into a special container and has taken them to a new home where they will be able to make honey while the sun shines. Andrew Bamji reports
Hot pennies hit the streets
Rye Mayor-making ceremony, postponed due to the general election, will now take place on Monday May 18, complete with macebearers, full regalia and traditional 'hot penny' throwing. We also have details of revised rubbish collection days and temporary road closures.
Dementia group launches in Rye
Rye and District Dementia Action Alliance are ready to launch at the end of May during national dementia awareness week. The group set up towards the end of last year is now signing up businesses and charities. Read Daliea Redman's report here
Another Winchelsea secret
Like many things in Winchelsea, the resurrected post office seems to be a secret. After a chequered history in recent times, the post office re-opens two days a week - but who knows ? And would it be better off in the pub ? Richard Comotto reports.
Lifeboat damaged in rescue dash
Rye lifeboat, on a mercy mission to rescue a person in the river near Strand Quay, suffered major damage and three crew members were injured when it hit an unlit submerged obstruction
Sam’s long service ends
Long serving Rye Town Councillor Sam Souster, a former Mayor, has resigned his seat after losing in the Rother District Council election. The council may co-opt to fill the vacant position if an election is not called by June 2. The Town Council now has nine new faces and one vacancy