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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 . . .
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
Fun day on Tilling Green
There will be fun in the sun on a Sunday at the Tilling Green Summer Fete which is being organised by both Tilling Green Residents Association and Ferry Road Nursery. Read Donna Lake's preview here
Queen honours Rae and Mary
Celebrations are in order for Mary Howse and Rae Festing, who have been awarded BEMs in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Andy Stuart reflects on two women whose work has enriched the lives of so many
Strumming away at the fete!
Crowds flocked to the Rye, Winchelsea and District Hospital Fete on June 13. Attractions included boxing, ukuleles and rat splatting
Hospice adds life to days
Hospices may not be able to add days to life, but they can add life to days. Hospice care today means much more than just providing a bed for the terminally ill, and includes treating the whole person holistically rather than just seeking to alleviate the symptoms of disease