I agree with your correspondent who described the burning of the poppies at the Rye bonfire night as not in good taste. I think it was shocking and brought shame
Allan Downend, Secretary of the EF Benson Society, attended the advanced screening of the first episode of the BBC series. He thought it was excellent and when it is shown at Christmas it should bring more people to the Mapp and Lucia books as well as to Rye.
Do watch this lovely programme. It starts round the Citadel, goes to Camber, Dungeness, Martello, Rye Harbour, Dover, Pett Level, RSPB area and a bit of Brighton.
Rosemary Boucherat
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The idea of a community traffic warden was pushed aside by most Rye councillors last week. But it's an idea that must not get kicked into the long grass, explains Granville Bantick
Granville Bantick, a Rye councillor, had until a few days ago, supported the idea of an odd job man to care for the town. He told councillors, though, why he changed his mind
It would seem to me that, rather than a town steward, money could be better spent on a simple vehicle (of the old milk float calibre) with basic seating and
On two recent occasions when illegally parked vehicles have blocked fire appliances, Councillor Mary Smith has written to the county's police and crime commissioner. These are her letters
A week ago the idea of a town steward, aka an odd-job man, was rejected by Rye councillors. Suddenly, it's back on the agenda. The decision has been revoked and on Monday there's a special meeting of the council to push the idea through. So, why the rush to spend taxpayers' money, asks councillor Ma
I've been speaking to one of the store owners in Rye. He was very supportive about increasing the parking on a Thursday. Coach parking brings loads of elderly
There has been much concern voiced lately about the state of the Landgate. Rye Conservation Society contacted Rother District Council back in November 2011 to request access, following concern expressed
