Our paper isn't a flash in the pan. We've survived our first year. Neither is it a one-man band. This paper is made possible by a host of volunteers. So yes there's a birthday to celebrate, but the real celebration is the generosity of people who produce 'Rye News' for absolutely nothing. Why not jo
Saturday May 16 sees the end of Christian Aid Week, helping the poor to help themselves, and envelopes have been circulated in churches and by the churches which volunteers will
A swarm of worker bees and their old queen had the good taste to visit Rye last week, settling on a rose bush in a local garden. Expert Cathy Pope was able to tempt the bees into a special container and has taken them to a new home where they will be able to make honey while the sun shines. Andrew B
Rye and District Dementia Action Alliance are ready to launch at the end of May during national dementia awareness week. The group set up towards the end of last year is now signing up businesses and charities. Read Daliea Redman's report here
Would you like to learn skills that could save a life? writes Carl Fraser. Rother Responders are providing free training in Winchelsea on May 21 from 7 pm. The session
Like many things in Winchelsea, the resurrected post office seems to be a secret. After a chequered history in recent times, the post office re-opens two days a week - but who knows ? And would it be better off in the pub ? Richard Comotto reports.
And the next lot is a portrait of a well known arsonist. But he's not wanted by the police. However you may want him, and he is to be auctioned off this Thursday to raise funds for Rye's Bonfire Society. Seana Lanigan reports
Rye's Street Pastors got going on Saturday night of the bank holiday weekend, offering help and humanity to those in need of a friend - or flip flops. High heels and alcohol do not work well together as Accident and Emergency departments and Street Pastors elsewhere have discovered, and can result i
Thousands of people gathered in Hastings for the annual Jack in Green festival on Bank Holiday Monday (May 4) and, after a cold and wet weekend, the sun finally came
The hottest spot in town has to be the Rye Spice Company in Rye Harbour Road. It stocks spices and herbs that go all over Britain. Most of them could be classed as cool. But, for those who dare, the company's new retail shop has a range of chilli products that will take your breath away - literally.
