Charged after Camber sexual assault
A Kent man has appeared in court following a sexual assault at Camber.
33-year-old Mohammed Maatoug, of Boxley Road, Maidstone, was charged and remanded in custody at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, September 9.
Sussex Police say a woman in her 50s reported an attack by a man as she sunbathed in the dunes at Camber Sands around 5.30pm on August 25.
Maatoug will next appear in court on October 7.
Political party launches
The new political party announced by former Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana launches its Rye group next week, with a meeting on Thursday September 25 at the Queens Head at 7.30pm.
It’s been organised by Pete McLaren who lives in Rye. He says 800,000 people have signed up for the new party across the UK. “We have been telling people that, if they are fed up with all the established parties, and want an alternative that isn’t racist, then look no further. The Your Party founding statement promises to build something different, progressive and socialist.”
The new party’s Rye group has a Facebook page. Pete McLaren can be contacted on 07881 520626 or pete.mclaren15@gmail.com
Road closure announced
National Highways have announced there will be resurfacing works on the A259 in Rye between the Kettle O’ Fish and Skinners roundabouts from Monday, September 29 to Saturday, October 4 between 8pm and 6am. Resurfacing will also take place from Skinners roundabout and Kings Avenue.
For residents and businesses with direct access to and from the A259, the traffic management will escort people to and from their property. The agency warns that there will be some noise and apologises in advance.
Diversions will be in place for cars and HGVs and the agency warns that these diversions could add extra time for your journey. More information can be found here.
Performance art at the Rye Arts Festival
As part of Rye Arts Festival, the first ever performance art piece designed specifically for the Rye Art Gallery, Jackdaw with Crowbar: Because You’re Worth It, will be performed on Saturday September 20 at 6pm. The theatrical performance is combined with electronic and avant-pop music and digital film montage projections. More information and booking can be found here.
Tuesday Painters’ Club take part in En Plein Art exhibition
There is still a chance to see the Rye Art Gallery’s expansive exhibition of artworks painted in the open air, a showcase of the En Plein Air genre, which continues until Sunday, September 28. Amongst the many works submitted from all over the country are several paintings by local artists from the Tuesday Painters’ Club: Felicity Pike, Elizabeth Kimber, Claire Polley, Jim Hyett and Lindel Williams. The group are delighted to have the opportunity to see their work hung in the gallery.
Events this week
Image Credits: Kt bruce , Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament/CC , Niki Davies , Jackdaw with a Crowbar , WI .