Regular readers will know that Rye’s Own has never been shy when
criticising East Sussex County Council and Council Leader, Keith Glazier
but things said about him and East Sussex C.C. relating to the demise
of popular local charity ARRCC by a local internet news service have
got Rye’s Own jumping to their defence.
The ever-popular Ashford Pyjama Walk for Pilgrims Hospices raised over £46,000 this year.
Victoria Lawrence, Community Fundraising Manager for Pilgrims Hospice, Ashford said: “I’m delighted and thrilled to share the news with our community supporters, the total of over £46,000 is amazing. More than £31,000 of this total was raised through participant sponsorship which really goes to show how everyone’s contributions, no matter how big or small, all add up to make a difference for our patients and their families.” Continue reading Pilgrims Hospices News & Events November 2016
Tonight at the Queen’s Head Rye Girl, Jessica Neame, is having her her shaved to raise money for cancer. Continue reading Good Luck Jessica
The Town Crier Rang his bell and the ducks were launched in the great Ferry Road Nursery Duck Race. 100’s of ducks were dropped from the Bridge at Ferry Road and raced off down the River Tillingham towards the finishing point at the Railway Bridge Continue reading The Great Ferry Road Nursery Duck Race
AV Toddlers jazz up their parents’Jim-Jams for Pilgrims Hospices Pyjama Walk
Children from the AV Toddler Group spent a happy morning decorating tee shirts for their parents to wear at the Pilgrims Hospice Pyjama Walk on Saturday 27th June 2015. Continue reading A V Toddlers
There is good news in Beckley as the Guide Company, that had to close last year has opened again. Two first class young women have come forward and taken on the task of rebuilding the Company.
Good Weather, Good Fun, Great Event Rye buzzed to the sound of hundreds of cogs and wheels as the 7th Fun Cycle Challenge started recently in the town and sped across the Marsh to Hythe. One hundred and thirty riders took to the roads to raise money for local charities. Continue reading Fun Cycle Challenge
In the run up to the local County Council Elections local charity ARRCC welcomed Sarah Owen, Paul Barlow and Steve Bassam to their premises at The School Creative Centre in Rye. Sarah and Steve found time in their busy schedules to spend the afternoon with Members, staff and volunteers at ARRCC and ARRCC Elders. Continue reading Sarah Owen Visits ARRCC
This years Presidents Night for the Rotary Club of Rye & Winchelsea was held at a local hotel the Hope Anchor. Despite the ravages of a flu bug seemingly raging in the area which resulted in many last minute cancellations, it was a well attended dinner. Continue reading Presidents Night
