The Rye Society of Artists (RSA) kicks off its Summer Exhibition throughout August (open daily 10:30am - 5:30pm from August 1) at its new venue, the Dance Hall
The redevelopment of the former school in Tilling Green, now used as a community centre, continues to raise questions and concerns at the Town Council's Planning Committee as well as rousing strong opinions amongst those most directly affected
The Union Jack flying over the Town Hall looks a bit tatty, say visitors, as do the flowers around the base of Rye's War Memorial. But Town Councillors are on the job, and so is the Town Clerk. The only obstacle - seagulls
If you have given blood before, you may already have received a reminder. If not, give a thought to giving blood. It is always needed and you can give blood
More than 50 events at least 15 different venues over 17 days. It's the 44th Rye Arts Festival and its 36 page programme has just been launched. Charles Harkness reports on a few of the highlights
As the high tide peaked on Sunday, July 19, the Harbourmaster's launch (pictured) brought St Mary's Rector Canon David Frost and Canon Richard Orchard to the
The European Commission and South East Local Enterprise are jointly funding a £4 million upgrade of signals to Ashford station to ensure that new cross-Channel trains, not just from France
The English Channel was dotted with boats containing women and children as refugees fled mainland Europe. Rye was one of the principal destinations as it was then a principal gateway to London - where many refugees thrived and survived, particularly in the City's banks
Rye Harbour lifeboat station had open days on July 18 and 19 and showed both Rye and Dungeness lifeboats to the public. A very real demonstration of the Rye boat came on Sunday afternoon when the boat and crew had to attend to two emergencies
