Rye and District Lions were pleased to host an illustrated talk about a charitable initiative in Uganda. Last year Rye Lions made a donation to Natasha Winton of Northiam towards her planned visit to Uganda. Continue reading Lions Aid Uganda
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Lions Blow Their Horns
Lions Blow Their Horns Rye and District Lions were delighted to once again fill Beckley Village Hall with some 110 members of the public for their Burns Night Brass Band Concert for the seventh year running. Continue reading Lions Blow Their Horns
Suffering As Ship Remeins Under Arrest
A vessel that arrived at Rye Wharf in early January from a Cornish quarry with a cargo of road-stone found itself arrested by the Admiralty Marshall leaving the crew destitute. The M.V. Continue reading Suffering As Ship Remeins Under Arrest
Lions Enjoy Christmas Dinner At Hope Anchor
Some forty Rye Lions Club members and guests enjoyed their Christmas dinner at the Hope Anchor Hotel this week. Continue reading Lions Enjoy Christmas Dinner At Hope Anchor
Rye Pre-School Playgroup Can Now Take Three Month Old Babies
The Rye Pre-school Playgroup, which has been serving the local community for almost 40 years, is now expanding to offer services to the 3 month to 2 1/2 year age group. Continue reading Rye Pre-School Playgroup Can Now Take Three Month Old Babies
Kent Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance
Night Flying Project A Report by Adian Bell, CEO 30 November 2012
The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance is about to replace its oldest helicopter with a more modern MD902 Explorer helicopter which is capable of conducting night operations, with the intention of commencing a two year trial on the most effective way of delivering night Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the region. The helicopter will be fully capable of ad hoc landings by night as well as the more conventional pre-surveyed and helipad operations. Continue reading Kent Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance
Life Saving Partnership
A partnership between the South East Lions Clubs and the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance will help to save even more lives, at night, in 2013. Continue reading Life Saving Partnership
ARRCC Relocated at New Road
Local Rye charity ARRCC has now relocated to The School Creative Centre in New Road, Rye. ARRCC was very fortunate to have the support of E.S.C.C., Rye & Winchelsea District Memorial Hospital, The league of Friends and a local trust providing funding for the substantial refurbishment costs. Continue reading ARRCC Relocated at New Road
Merlin At Christmas
Part of the enormously successful Rye Christmas Celebrations in the town was a huge St Bernard dog by the name of Merlin.
Rye Chosen for Hospice Neighbours Launch
When you are living with a life limiting illness, the world doesn’t stop and there are many everyday tasks that still need to be done. For those living with illness, the added upset of facing an overgrown garden that cannot be maintained or the difficult decision of losing a much loved pet that can’t be exercised can add even more distress to an already testing time. A new service provided by St Michael’s Hospice and launching in Rye aims to alleviate these pressures by seeking ‘Hospice Neighbours’ to help those in need. Continue reading Rye Chosen for Hospice Neighbours Launch