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Let’s build a shed

It took only a few hours to erect the...

Pets are in The Dog House

Stressed, aggressive and upset pets now have a place to go to for help - and their owners too. Yvonne Zackim offers a range of complementary therapies at The Dog House on Rope Walk, including reiki, crystal therapy and diet advice

Celebrity chef cooks up a crowd

As part of Jempson's 80th Anniversary celebrations, celebrity chef...

Cockfighting at the George Tap

Lost pub the George Tap on Lion Street, was previously famous for its cockfights. David Russell reveals all

Queuing for the country

At 10 o'clock (or thereabouts), the door opens in Rye's Community Centre for the Country Market each Friday morning (except for a winter break). The queue - sometimes out of the door on to Conduit Hill - leaps to its feet and the race is on. Charles Harkness sets the scene and Mrs J. Stapley explains the history

Learning about healthier lives

Rother Voluntary Action organised an Activity Day on June...

Retreat saves bride’s big day

The bride was almost tearing her hair out, tears flooding down her cheeks, eyes red and puffy as she and the bridal party dialled around frantically trying to sort the disaster. And then a local hair salon stepped in . . .

Scooters rally to Camber

Soul music will compete with the throb of Vespa...

Sheep and others flock to Rye

Rye's fame is spreading with recent commendations in national newspapers and as far away as Japan (as shown in the brochure above). Even Shaun the Sheep has been in town, posing for selfies with the cannons in the Gun Garden by the Ypres Tower

Naughty cow takes the cornet

Ice cream van Maisie Moo is in the Town...

Open gardens are inspiring

Seven gardens were open last weekend at Playden, including...

Surrey raiders clean up at fete

As usual, the annual Northiam fete was a triumph,...

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