Sport
Make it a double please Iden
Iden's barmy army travel to Little Common and Robertsbridge as they play in 2 cup finals on Saturday and Tuesday respectively with the hope of doing a double. Dan Lake previews the matches.
Ryers run the Marathon
Huge crowds turn out to create a carnival atmosphere as Rye residents raise thousands for charity and achieve their personal goals at this year's biggest ever London Marathon.
Casuals raise the roof
Icklesham faced Sedlescombe on Monday April 20 at the home of Hastings United in a friendly match in aid of raising funds for the club's project to build a new changing facility at the recreational
ground. David Mayne reports on this match and a friendly between Icklesham's 1st team and 2nd team
Winter cobwebs blown away
The first cruiser race of the season saw eight boats from Rye Harbour Sailing Club competing in breezy conditions which tested some skippers after the winter lay-off
Rye defeated in opener
Rye's cricketers started the new cricket season with a friendly away to Hastings Priory at Horntye Park last Saturday. Martin Blincow reports on this and also the club's grand opening of the Sidney Allnut Pavilion
Rye Runners’ marathon endeavour
Born-again runners set to run the virgin London marathon this Sunday
Rangers unbeaten in two games
Beckley Rangers travelled up to play 2nd placed Tunbridge Wells for a double header in the Crowborough and District Division A football league
Rye Bowls start their season
Rye Bowls Club open their greens on April 25 and welcome all who would like to try this social and entertaining sport and perhaps take part in the many league and friendly matches during the year
Barmy army go for triple glory
Iden face the first of two cup finals this Monday, April 13, as they line up against Hollington in the Birchwood Group challenge cup at Eastbourne Borough. And there could be a third cup final coming up . . .
This April in ‘Fixtures’ . . .
Our lead article in this month's Fixtures, delivered to local homes by Adams of Rye, is by farmer Simon Wright. He explains why Romney Marsh farmers are on the hunt for additional income to sustain the core business. There are six pages of articles . . .