Little Gate Farm in Beckley, a care farm and registered charity for learning disabled adults and children, celebrates its first birthday on Saturday March 28. It was set up by
A fascinating talk at Rye Museum illuminated the history of the Vidler family, which has given much service to Rye, from the first John Vidler born in 1789 to the present. This same John Vidler bought the Friars of the Sack house in Church Square, which is still owned by his descendants
On Saturday March 14, the Rye Bay Ensemble performed a concert on the theme of 'Women and their lot' at St Mary's Rye. Although mainly Mozart, additional music included songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kurt Weill and Steven Sondheim among others
Silent movies needed a musical accompaniment and that's where the Wurlitzer theatre organ came in. Today, the cinema experience is a little different, but a Wurlitzer lives on in Rye and one of the world's greatest organists will be giving a special performance this month at Rye College to celebrate
The Vidler family have played a prominent role in the town's history for centuries. Peter Ewart will give a talk at the East Street museum about this fascinating family on March 10
The scallop wheelbarrow race, organised by the Ship Inn on The Strand took place on Sunday March 1 as part of the closing events in this year's Scallop
Winchelsea's secret gardens will be opened to support charities this spring and summer. The main June opening raises more money in one day for the National Gardens Scheme than any other event in the county. Money raised goes to national cancer care and hospice charities
A local farm is offering short courses covering every aspect of lambing and the chance to stay in a shepherd's hut. Students will learn how to spot the signs of impending labour, to care for new-borns and about the opportunities for fostering. Participants include beginners and prospective shepherds
La Maison du Vin Wine Bar and Antiques is opening soon at the White Vine House, 24 High Street, Rye, where the Ambrette restaurant was until its recent move. Louis
Years of neglect of Rye's Landgate tower ended last week with high-pressure blasts of water to dislodge pigeon waste. But was it the right course of action? Andy Stuart challenges the view that Rother councillors have protected this Grade 1 listed building. The clean-up, he claims, is an object less
I can assure Richard Comotto that, whilst the photograph of the Rye Town Steward appears to show that he has parked on a verge (Tackling or creating grot spots), the
