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Walk on the wild side

If you've ever wondered what happened to medieval Winchelsea, now is your chance to find out. Why not join the Winchelsea Archaeological Society's "Westside Story" walk over the abandoned parts of the original town?

Memories of a Sussex village

Cut to the Cackle (Street) and learn more about Brede

The Bard in Newenden

Did Shakespeare go through Newenden on his route to Rye? We will never know, but the village is using the possibility to put on its own celebration of the Bard's 400th anniverary

Walk and win a Mermaid meal

Join Mike Carver on one of his guided history walks around Rye and you will have the chance to win a three course meal at the Mermaid

New restaurant scoops award

The new restaurant at Rye Lodge hotel has won an award after visitors ranked it high

An American’s local views

American Mary Cooper has been visiting Rye since 1968. Read why

A fashionable Niche

Fashion and jewels! (and hats and hair and makeup) all go to make a wonderful show to raise money for a new minibus

WEA – autumn courses for adults

The autumn session of classes for adults is due to start shortly and Andy Stuart has the details

Beach Hut opens at Gallivant

Treat yourself at the Gallivant, relax, feel better

Murder mystery at the Mermaid

A murder is announced - at the Mermaid

An artist tells his story

A furniture maker brought up in Rye fails to make his fortune in London, so turns to what he loves most, being an artist

Dixter welcomes greats

Great Dixter's autumn plant fair will be held at the beginning of October. Nurserymen and women specialising in rare and unusual plants will be there from Europe and the UK

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