News
Marshmen tri hard
Want to know how it feels to run a Triathlon? read an explanation of this gritty and demanding event and wonder as 70 year old Bob Sharp tells us of his Marshman experience
Take note – post office is open
In response to a Rye News story, Winchelsea's sub post office has finally been advertised.
For sale – only £4.5 million
For sale. Six beds. Space for nanny and staff. A snip at only £4.5m. Set yourself up as squire of Winchelsea by buying the Ancient Town's "big 'ouse". Richard Comotto reports
Mayor’s anger at neglect
Councillors Bernadine Fiddimore and Jonathan Breeds are back for another year as Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively. At the traditional annual ceremony, hot pennies were flung to the streets below and the Mayor spoke of her anger about the neglect of the town
Rye 1st XI on a roll
Rye made it two in a row when they travelled to Wisborough Green on Saturday. Despite a damp wicket they produced a competitive run total and fine bowling and fielding produced a satisfying result reports Martin Blincow
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