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Lamb butchered by mistake
In the latest edition of his Beer & Skittles history of Rye pubs, David Russell tells the story of the town's most infamous murderer
Caravanners come to town again
Not everybody's idea of a holiday perhaps, but it's sociable and it gets you to see your own country in relative comfort, with emphasis on the word relative.
August buzz on the pelargonium
Time to enjoy the fruits of your labour in the garden, says Tim Redfern, as he does battle with white fly
The art of ARRCC goes on show
Members of the ARRCC (Activities, Respite, Rehabilitation and Care Centres) charity, which takes a holistic approach to care and quality of life, were in the forefront at their recent Open Day which included an exhibition of their art work - opened by the Lord Lieutenant Peter Field.
Musical weekends at Wipers
The Ypres (Wipers) kicks off a summer of music with bands and singers three weekends running on the specially erected stage in the pub's garden. Expect wall to wall music from Aug 17 to Aug 31
Knitting blankets bomb town
The blanket mountain from St Mary's Church for Iraqi refugees continues to grow, helped by many knitters and sewers, some who attend the thriving Monday morning group
Once in a blue moon
Once in a blue moon is a well worn phrase or saying. But this moon (pictured above) does not look blue, though we were told it was a blue moon. Charles Harkness sets out to find an explanation.
Growing up at Great Dixter
Great Dixter House and Gardens has opened see a new exhibition of 1920s photographs of the children of the Lloyd family who grew up there
‘Old Billy’ survived doodle bug
The story of a now lost pub in Camber, with a brave and distinguished history. The latest in our Beer and Skittles series by David Russell