Rye Cricket Club vandalism
On Friday 19 June the artificial wicket was ripped at Rye Cricket Club – the latest in a series of anti-social behaviour and vandalism incidents affecting the club on Rye Salts.
Martin Blincow from Rye Cricket Club said, “We would like to make a plea to anyone who walks dogs, plays games or just enjoys the Cricket Salts to keep an eye out for people vandalising areas of The Salts. In the last three weeks, along with the damage to the artificial wicket, our practice nets have had the mat ripped and been burnt with cigarettes. The actual wicket has had a hole dug in it and the hoses have been pulled off the covers damaging the taps. It costs money and time to repair.”
If you see anything please contact Martin Blincow on 07535482006.
A big danger to bees
There have been sightings of yellow-legged or Asian hornets in recent weeks in Peasmarsh and Broadland Row.
The hornets, which can become aggressive when disturbed, have yellow legs and local people are being urged to report any other sightings. A spokesperson for the British Beekeepers’ Association says the insects pose a big danger to honeybees. “Asian hornets are an incredibly destructive invasive species that specialise in preying on honey bee hives – one hornet alone can kill up to 50 honey bees per day.”
The Peasmarsh report was made on 27 May by a member of public who found it in their home. The same day a beekeeper at Broadland Row found a hornet in a trap. Earlier in May there were also reports of the hornets at a location on Romney Marsh.
In previous years hornet nests have been found and destroyed at Rye Harbour and Udimore.
You can report sightings using this online form.
Off-road and anti-social
Concerns about the use of off-road motorbikes around Brede and Broad Oak are likely to be discussed at community meeting organised by Sussex Police next week.
It will take place in the layby by Broad Oak school on Tuesday 30 June 10am to 11am.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said, “This type of activity can cause significant disruption, create safety risks and impact the quality of life for residents. This is a great opportunity for you to speak with your local policing team.”
Congratulations Sophia
Sophia Robus from Rye is now officially a member of the Great Britain Adaptive Judo team.
At the weekend she was co-opted onto the squad for her achievements in competitions both in the UK and abroad, and for being an ambassador for the sport.
Well done Sophia!
Rye News
Finally, a reminder Rye News is looking for a new editor to lead the volunteers who put together Rye’s local newspaper every week. There is also a vacancy for an editorial assistant to support the team who report on life in Rye and the surrounding villages to a weekly readership of between six and seven thousand people.
You can read more about the vacancies and how to apply here.
Image Credits: Rye News , Martin Blincow , David Walker/NBU , Sussex Police , Keisen Judo Club .