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Des res to rent – from council

Rye Town Council is refurbishing its next door neighbour and making it available on the open market

Start your engines please

It's that time again as Rye hosts the annual Classic Car Cruise. For timings and the best place to watch, read Dan Lake's report

Time to celebrate

Next Wednesday, November 18, Landgate WI celebrates a birthday, having already celebrated the national centenary this year

Flames flicker, drums beat

This Saturday, November 14, the streets will be closed off, crowds will gather, drums will beat, torches will be lit - but hopefully no boats will be burnt

Weighing up our success

Three years ago Rye saw its first Recycle Swap Shop, in October 2012. What happened next? Mike Pepler reports

Gathering of elders broken up

A community group used brute physical force to part a group of peaceful elders quietly minding their own business . . . as a garden continues to take shape

Sloely into 2016

Our sloe gin competition is under way and John Minter can't resist trying his hand. Will it be a vintage to be remembered? Or more reminiscent of river Rother water

Learning about stained glass

Looking for a unique and interesting present for someone special? What about a short course where the lucky recipient learns a new skill and takes away something beautiful at the end of the day?

Spookiness comes to town

On Tilling Green, one family sees Halloween as a time to raise money, while elsewhere mayhem reigned. Three slideshows capture some of the highlights and low life. Check out what was going on

Plague at the museum

Bodies from the Great Plague were recently discovered as part of the Crossrail tunnel excavations in central London and a Rye man was one of the commentators on this tragic moment in history. Find out why this Saturday.

The town will remember

The British Legion will be at the forefront of the Service of Remembrance this year on Sunday November 8. Neale East explores the history of the Rye branch and sets out the service details.

Colin’s art of seeing

Nature is a symphony of design but how often do we stop to take in the amazing natural beauty and interest of the sights and sounds around us. In this month's Ryers Unwrapped, Dee Alsey speaks to naturalist and wildlife photographer, Colin Page who has developed the art of seeing

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