Event Diary

April 2008

Sunday, 13th

Nick Archer and Charlotte Snook
Location: Hastings
(31 day event)
An exhibition at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery celebrating the work of figurative artist Nick Archer, and Charlotte Snook. Times: 10am - 4pm. For further information contact (0845) 274 1052.

Tuesday, 22nd

Affordable Art
Location: Hastings
(31 day event)
An exhibition at the Stables Theatre Gallery among the artists are Lynne Bingham, Kate Evans, Val Falla, Bob Falla, Clare Mitchell, Annie Soudain, Paula Thittichai and Alice Underhill. Times: Monday to Saturday 10.30am-2pm, and 6pm-7.30pm. For futher information contact 01424 423221.

May 2008

Friday, 2nd

Postcard Art Show
Location: Hastings
(28 day event)
An exhibition of postcard sized art. Venue:Eat@Claremont, Claremont, Hastings. Time: 09:00 to 18:00. For further information contact 01424 422701 or email pickledchillis@hotmail.com

Saturday, 3rd

Poetry of Structure
Location: Rye
(31 day event)
James Norton, paintings, Matt Hardman, Paintings and Roland Jarvis, Sculpture at the Easton Rooms of Rye Art Gallery, 107 High Street, Rye. Open 10.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, closed Tuesdays.

Art Exhibition
Location: Hastings
(27 day event)
East Sussex Arts Club members Exhibition and sale of paintings. Works by members of this long establised Art club will be displayed at The White Rock Theatre Gallery, Hastings throughout May. All works are for sale and show a wide variety of style, mediums and subject matter~ well worth a visit!

Friday, 9th

International Street Market
Location: Hastings
(3 day event)
An internationl food market with food from several different European countries. Venue: centre of Hastings around Wellington Square. Time: 9am - 5pm. For further information contact - 01424 205516

Saturday, 10th

Coffee Morning
Location: Rye
Venue: 11 High Street, Rye. Time: 10.30 - 12 noon. Plant stall, cake stall, Posh Trash, books. All welcome. In aid of the Rye Museum Association.

Antiques and Collectables Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Sunday, 11th

Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Concerts, Thomas Peacocke
Location: Rye
Concert with resident organist at the Tower Ballroom Blackpool for thirty year - the one and only Phil Kelsall. Playing the historic Rye Wurlitzer Wurlitzer. Tickets on the door include interval refreshments £5.50. For more information (01424) 444058.

Tuesday, 13th

The Baker's Wife
Location: Hastings
(5 day event)
The Stables Theatre, the Bourne, Hastings presents The Baker's Wife, a musical comedy. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10. For further information contact the Box office 01424 423221.

Rye Museum Talk - Old Ashford
Location: Rye
7.30 at Rye Museum, 3 East Street. Old Ashford – An Illustrated Presentation. Richard Filmer takes a look at a workaday market and manufacturing town. Frequently criticised and often overlooked, Ashford has produced an amazing variety of products ranging from locomotives to cough lozenges. Some of these industries have disappeared for ever leaving little evidence of their existence. Others, such as the market, have developed over 800 years into one of the largest in the country. There will be refreshments after the event. All welcome.

Thursday, 15th

Ferry Road Medical Centre Talk and Q and A
Location: Rye
7.00 pm. Magdala House, next to Ferry Road Medical Centre - Depression. Refreshments and good company!

Friday, 16th

Friends of St Mary's, Rye
Location: Rye
Time: 19:30 At St Mary's Church, Rye. AGM and talk By David Martin on medieval houses of Church Square.

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Greek Evening
Location: Rye
Come and try some traditional Greek Dishes with another one of our popular evenings of food from around the world at thew Hope Anchor Hotel.For further details contact 01797 222 216.

Saturday, 17th

Playden Weekend - A Romp with the Bard
Location: Rye
A not so serious look at Shakespeare presented by Susannah Mayor, Ian Klemen and Peter Mould. Venue: Playden WI Hall. Time: 7.30pm. Bar available. Tickets £6.60. Tickets from Martello Bookshop, High Street, Rye - 01797 222242 or contact01797 223040 or 222615.

Playden Weekend - Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Location: Rye
A Celebration of Arts, Crafts and Music by many local artists. Venue: St Michael's Church, Playden. Time: 10.30pm - 4.30pm.

Sunday, 18th

Arts and Crafts Exhibition - Playden Weekend
Location: Rye
A Celebration of Arts, Crafts and Music by many local artists. Venue: St Michael's Church, Playden. Time: 12.30pm - 4.30pm.

Rye (Hamstreet) Classic Bike Jumble
Location: Rye
Venue: Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD. Time: Open from 10am. Entrance: £3.

Playden Weekend - Qodlibet
Location: Rye
Five voices mixed in various combinations with harmonious melodies from five centuries. Venue: St Michael's Church, Playden. Time: 7.00pm. Tickets £7.60. Tickets from Martello Bookshop, High Street, Rye - 01797 222242 or contact 01797 223040 or 222615.

Thursday, 22nd

RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Location: Rye
(11 day event)
Lots things for the family to do at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve from scavenger hunts, land rover safaris, guided walks to pond dipping. Further details can be found at www.RXwildlife.org.uk

Friday, 23rd

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 24th

Camber Castle Open
Location: Rye
(3 day event)
Camber Castle (built by Henry VIII) will be open to the public over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, from 2-5pm on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Cost is £2 per adult, £1 concessions, free to children, English Heritage members or Friends of RHNR. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
(2 day event)
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Celebration Concert
Location: Rye
Award winning Zemlinsky Quartet from Prague will perform at St.Mary's Church at 5.30pm in aid of the Burrswood Hospital Appeal. Box Office: Burrswood, 01892 863637 ext 2257; or Martello Bookshop, 26 High Street Rye, 01797-222242. Tickets: £25, £19, and £12. Programme: Haydn Quartet in D Major Op 76/5; Janacek Quartet No.2 'Intimate Letters'; Schubert Quartet in D Minor Op Posth, 'Death and the Maiden'.

Sunday, 25th

Stately Home Boot Fair
Location: Rye
Venue: Hole Park, Rolvenden. Rye Memorial Care Centre will have a stall. Further details to follow.

Thursday, 29th

A Double Bill of One Act Plays
Location: Rye
(3 day event)
Presented by Rye Players -Darkness into Light - 'The Monkey's Paw' and 'Playgoers' Venue: Rye Community Centre,Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (includes cheese and biscuits and glass of wine) available from Wood N Things, 105 High Street, Rye - 01797 226090.

Friday, 30th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 31st

Rye Goes Rock
Location: Rye
Venue: Thomas Peacocke Community College. Time: 14:00 to 23:45. The line-up for this family fun day includes Kaddy Lee-Preston (BBC South East TV and weather presenter), Not Guilty, Saffron Summerfield and Miriam Backhouse, Feedback, Helicatz,and in the evening (from 6pm) The Logan Wilson Band, Pass the Cat, The Turpin Hubbard Band, Liane Carroll and Buick 6. There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, hot and cold food including vegetarian as well as a licensed bar with real ales, wines, soft drinks. Tickets Adults £8 in advance £9on the door. Children: (12 - 17 years) £4/£5, Family Ticket £20/£25 - 2 adults and 2 children. Under 12's free. Tickets available from Grammer School Records, Rye, B&T Keyboards, Hastings, Hastings Information Centre and ARRCC - 01797 227 939.

Plant Sale
Location: Rye
Venue: Rolvendene Farm, End of Love Lane, Rye. Time: 2pm - 5pm. Herbs, Vegetable, Cottage Garden Plants, Shrubs, Pelagoniums. For further information contact 01797 229808. Proceeds in aid of Celia Hammond Trust and other animal causes.

June 2008

Friday, 6th

150 Years of the Hastings Lifeboat
Location: Hastings
(21 day event)
An exhibition to celebrate 150 year of the Hastings Lifeboat at the Old Town Hall Museum, High Street, Hastings. Times: 10am - 5pm, Sundays 11am - 4pm. For further information contact (0845) 274 1052.

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 7th

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Sedlescombe Village Fayre
Location: Sedlescombe
The annual village fayre takes place on Sedlescombe Sports Field with the Flower Queen in attendance.Time: 14:00 - 17:00 Many stalls, traditional games, crafts, and much more. For further inforamtion contact 01424 870344.

Midsummer Hog Roast
Location: Winchelsea
A whole hog is spit roast and the the meal is accompanied by music of Sussex Brass. Venue: New Hall, Cricket Field, Winchelsea. Time: 19:30 - 22:00, For further information contact 01797 225333 or office@winchelsea.net

Sunday, 8th

Beginners Guide to Birdwatching
Location: Rye
Learn to how to recognise breeeding terns, gulls and and waders at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm - meet at Rye Harbour Car Park.

Wednesday, 11th

Ferry Road Medical Centre Talk and Q and A
Location: Rye
10.30. -12 noon. Ferry Road Medical Centre. Parenting and Healthy Lifestyle for children. Refreshments and good company.

Friday, 13th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 14th

Coastal Plants at Rye Harbour
Location: Rye
Come and see yhe special coastal plants at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.Time: 11.00am. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 10am-12noon (2 miles).

Open Gardens
Location: Winchelsea
Gardens open as part of the National Garden Scheme. Venue: Various gardens in Winchelsea. Time: 14.00 - 17.30. For further information contact 01797 225333 or office@winchelsea.net

Sunday, 15th

Cancer Reasearch Race for Life
Location: Hastings
Venue: Alexandra Park, Hastings. Time: 11:00 - 13:00. To enter contact: 0871 641 2274

Fathers' Day Carvery
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. For further information 01797 227982.

Hidden Winchelsea
Location: Winchelsea
Guided tours of Winchelsea's lost buildings. Venue: Castle Street, Winchelsea. Time: 11:00 - 13:30. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Seashore Discovery
Location: Rye
Discover the treasures washed ashore with the family and find the creepy crawlies that live in the saltmarsh at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2pm returning by 4pm (1mile). Donations appreciated

Tuesday, 17th

Winchelsea's Secret Gardens
Location: Winchelsea
Winchelsea Secret Gardens will open their gardens in aid of Rye Memorial Care Centre. Refreshments available. Further details to follow.

Friday, 20th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Italian Evening
Location: Rye
Traditiona Italian dishes, chosen from a particular area, so different to what you might expect - at the Hope Anchor Hotel. For further details contact 01797 222 216.

Saturday, 21st

Garden Opera at Greyfriars
Location: Winchelsea
Further details to follow. Veneue: Greyfriars Church, Winchelsea, Time: 18:30 - 22:30. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Lush and Lavish Light - The Summer Show
Location: Rye
(31 day event)
The very popular summer exhibition which includes paintings, textiles, wood, ceramics and much more at the Easton Rooms of Rye Art Gallery, 107 High Street, Rye. Open 10.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, closed Tuesdays.

Hidden Winchelsea
Location: Winchelsea
Guided tours of Winchelsea's lost buildings at 11am and a guided of the towns medieval wine cellars at 2pm. Venue: Castle Street, Winchelsea. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Playden Open Gardens
Location: Rye
(2 day event)
Open Gardens in Playden in aid of Friends of Playden Church. Further details to follow.

Sunday, 22nd

Hidden Winchelsea
Location: Winchelsea
Guided tour of Winchelsea's lost buildings at 11. Guided tour of the town's medieval wine cellars at 2pm. Time: 11:00 to 15:30. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Japanese Prints from the Museum Collection
Location: Hastings
(31 day event)
An exhibition of never seen before Japanese prints from the collection at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. Times: 10am - 4pm. For further information contact (0845) 274 1052.

Monday, 23rd

Music for an Ancient Town
Location: Winchelsea
Venue: St Thomas' Church, Winchelsea. Time: 19:00 to 22:30. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Thursday, 26th

Rebuilding the Medieval Town
Location: Winchelsea
A conference on the medieval town. Venue: New Hall, Cricket Field, Winchelsea. Time: 09:00 to 12:00. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Friday, 27th

Rebuilding the Medieval Town
Location: Winchelsea
A conference on the medieval town. Venue: New Hall, Cricket Field, Winchelsea. Time: 09:00 to 11:00. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 28th

Camber Castle Detective
Location: Rye
A chance for the children to become detectives in Henry VIII's Castle, following clues and answering questions. Tickets: £2 per child, accompanying adult free. Prize for all completed forms. Pre-booking essential (07999 861759). Meeting at Brede Lock Car Park at 10.30am, returning about 12.30pm.

Living History in Winchelsea
Location: Winchelsea
A medieval military re-enactment in Winchelsea Venue: Castle Street, Winchelsea. Time: 10:00 to 14:30. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Walk Through Medieval Winchelsea
Location: Winchelsea
An exhibition of medieval artefacts. Venue: New Hall, Cricket Field, Winchelsea. Time: 10:00 to 17:00. For further information 01797 225333 or email: office@winchelsea.net

Sunday, 29th

Trapping Sharks, Tigers and Elephants!
Location: Rye
Come and have a look at last night’s catch in the Rye Harbour moth traps at Lime Kiln Information Centre. Time: 8am. Wheelchair accessible. Donations appreciated.

July 2008

Tuesday, 1st

Hastings Film Festival - Shot by the Sea
Location: Hastings
(31 day event)
The film festival celebartes it seventh year. Venue: The Electric Palace, Cinema, Hastings. Time: 09:30 - 23:00. For further information contact - 01424 720393.

Thursday, 3rd

Hastings Beer and Music Festival 2008
Location: Hastings
(3 day event)
The annual beer festival, with live music takes place in Alexandria Park, Hastings. Note: The above dates are provisional.Time: 17:00 to 23:30. For further information contact Hastings Information Centre 0845 274 1001 or hic@hastings.gov.uk Contact Tel.: 0845 274 1001

Friday, 4th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

American Independence Day Celebration
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. Barbeque, by the riverside. For further information 01797 227982.

Friday, 11th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 12th

Shrimping and Rock Pooling at Pett Level
Location: Rye
Learn how to catch shrimps and to explore the rock pools at Pett Level. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for paddling/wading in the sea. Meet at the eastern end of the row of houses at Pett Level. Time: 11am-1pm. Donations appreciated.

Art Exhibition
Location: Hastings
(2 day event)
The St Michael's Hospice 9th Summer Art Exhibition and Sale of Paintings in memory of Stuart Farndale. Venue: The Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael's Hospice,25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-On-Sea Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 10.30~6pm All works for sale, entry £1, refreshments available

St Leonards Festival
Location: Hastings
The date has yet to be confirmed but the festival brings carnival fun to St Leonards. Venue: Events take place in Warrior Square Gardens,Kings Road and the seafront. Time: 12:00 - 22:30. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

St Michael's Playden Church Fete
Location: Rye
The Annual Church Fete will be held at St Michael's, Playden. Further details to follow.

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Friday, 18th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Seafood Extravaganza
Location: Rye
Another evening filled with local and national fish dishes to temp you, includes a bottle of wine per couple at the Hope Anchor Hotel. For further details contact 01797 222 216.

Saturday, 19th

Reptiles and Amphibians
Location: Rye
Come along to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve to explore for creatures that bask in the sun, or chill out in damp dark places. Time: Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2-4pm. Donations appreciated

Brass Band Concert
Location: Rye
The Ipswich and Norwich Co-op Band present a free concert in the Parish Church, Rye, at 19:30.

Sunday, 20th

Brass Band Concert
Location: Rye
The Ipswich and Norwich Co-op Band present a free concert in the grounds of the Ypres Castle Inn, Rye at 13:00.

Rye (Hamstreet) Classic Motorcycle Show
Location: Rye
Venue: Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD. Time: Open from 10am. Entrance: £4, OAP's £3 and children under 16 free.

Annual Rye Raft Race & Fete
Location: Rye
Annual Rye Raft Race & Fete organised by Rye & District Lions Club. Race starts at 1.15pm with rafts assembling from 11.45. Fete on the Salts starts at noon, with bouncy castle, electric go-carts, beer tent, barbecue and live music.

Tuesday, 22nd

Friday, 25th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Seashore Discovery
Location: Rye
Take the family along to discover the treasures washed up along the shore at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Time: 10.00am - 11.30am - meet at Rye Harbour Car Park. Donations appreciated.

Saturday, 26th

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Sunday, 27th

Spiders and Their Webs
Location: Rye
Join the warden at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. and hunt for spiders and discover how they make their webs. Time: 2.00pm - meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre. Donations appreciated.

Moths For All Ages
Location: Rye
Come and learn about moths at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Time: 10.00am - 11am. meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre. Donations appreciated.

August 2008

Friday, 1st

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 2nd

Hastings Old Town Carnival Week
Location: Hastings
(9 day event)
Many events throughout the week in Hastings Old Town culminating in a carnival procession along the seafront. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Tuesday, 5th

Beginners Bird Watching
Location: Rye
Visit the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and learn how to identify some of the birds - binoculars and identity guides available on the day. Meet at the Rye Harbour Car Park at 10.30am-12.30pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated

Thursday, 7th

Creepy Crawlies
Location: Rye
Visit the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and bring the family to hunt for creepy crawlies hiding from view. Meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre at 2-3.30pm. Donations appreciated

Caught in a Trap!
Location: Rye
Visit the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and take the final chance to inspect the Rye Harbour moth traps this year. Meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre at 8.00am. Donations appreciated

Friday, 8th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 9th

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Hastings Old Town Carnival
Location: Hastings
Lots of colourful floats travel along the seafront and back. To end the evenin there is a firework display on the West Hill. Venue: Hastings Old Town and seafront. Time: 17:00 - 21:00. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

The Summer Fete - Winchelsea
Location: Winchelsea
Time: 1.30pm - 5.30pm. Venue: Cricket Field, Winchelsea. For further information contact 01797 225333.

Tuesday, 12th

Hunt for the Missing Purse
Location: Rye
Visit the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve during Marine Week to take part in the great eggcase hunt along the Rye Harbour shore. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2pm returning by 3.30pm

Thursday, 14th

Seashore Discovery
Location: Rye
Visit the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with the family and discover the hidden treasures that are washed ashore on our beach, and hunt out creepy crawlies living in the saltmarsh. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2pm returning by 3.30pm (1 mile). Donations appreciated.

Friday, 15th

Spanish Night
Location: Rye
at the Hope Anchor Hotel. For further details contact 01797 222 216.

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 16th

The Rye Show
Location: Rye
at Salts Farm, East Guldeford on the A259. The Horse Show starts at 9am and the Dog Show 12noon . Fun for all the family - stalls, antiques valued by experts, quad bikes, face painting, friendly alpacas,hounds, local food and much more. For further information contact Ann Hostler on 01797 223810 during office hours.

Tuesday, 19th

Underwater World at Castle Water
Location: Rye
Visit the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with the and find what creepy crawlies lurk amongst the reeds. Pond nets and ID guides will be supplied. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park at 11am-1pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.

Thursday, 21st

Postcards from the Sea
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and go down to the beach to explore the strandline, and take home a postcard made from things you have found! Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 11am. Donations appreciated.

Friday, 22nd

Reunion Weekend
Location: Rye
An evening reunion at Thomas Peacocke Community College for students attending in the 50's, 60's and 70's Buffet, Live Music and Bar. For more information (01424) 444058

Open Air Shakespeare: A Winter's Tale
Location: Winchelsea
Rain or Shine Theatre Company will perform Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale. Venue: Cleveland House in Winchelsea. Bring a picnic. Gates open at 6pm and performance starts 7pm with a 20 minute interval and finishes approx. 9.40pm. Tickets: £12 adults, £6 children under 16. For further information contact 01797 225333 or email office@winchelsea.net

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 23rd

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
(2 day event)
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Reunion Weekend
Location: Rye
An evening reunion at Thomas Peacocke Community College for students attending in the 80's, 90's and more recent leavers. Buffet, Disco, Bar. For more information (01424) 444058

Sunday, 24th

Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Concerts, Thomas Peacocke
Location: Rye
Special Concert arranged by the Rye Old Scholars Association to celebrate 100 years of education at the Grove Site. The Liberace of the Organ World from Derbyshire, Tim Flint, Playing Electronic and the Rye Wurlitzer. Concert starts at 6.00pm. Tickets on the door.For more infofmation (01424) 444058

Camber Castle Bug Hunt and Picnic
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and enjoy a family picnic in Camber Castle which will precede a hunt for several species of creepy crawlies, from frogs, to leeches and newts in Castle Water. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park at 12 noon, returning approx 3pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated

Monday, 25th

Birds, Bats and Bugs
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for an evening stroll to Ternery Pool followed by a closer look at some nocturnal creatures with the help of bat detectors. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 6.30pm-dusk (2 miles). Donations appreciated.

Tuesday, 26th

Treasure Hunt
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and follow a map with clues to test your brainpower around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (1 mile). Starting at Lime Kiln Information Centre between 11am-2pm to collect map and clues. Prizes for all completed forms handed in that same day. Tickets: £2 per child, accompanying adults free.

Thursday, 28th

Beach Beasties
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and take the family to hunt for creatures that live in or near the water at Rye Harbour with the use of shrimp nets. Please wear suitable footwear for paddling/wading in the sea. Meet at Rye Harbour car park at 2pm returning by 4pm.

Friday, 29th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 30th

Anchor The Mist
Location: Rye
(31 day event)
Keith Purser and Terry Warren at the Easton Rooms of Rye Art Gallery, 107 High Street, Rye. Open 10.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, closed Tuesdays.

Rye Flower and Vegetable Show
Location: Rye
The annual Flower and Vegetable Show takes place at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill. Entries from 10am, judging at 12 noon with public entry from 2pm.

Rye Flower and Vegetable Show
Location: Rye
Further details to follow.

September 2008

Tuesday, 2nd

Pebbles, Pebbles Everywhere
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and to create some artwork out of pebbles found on the beach. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2pm returning by 3.30pm . Wheelchair accessible.

Camber Castle Circular Walk
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and the chance to explore Henry VIII’s Castle, and see the wildlife of Castle Water. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park. at 10am,

Wednesday, 3rd

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Friday, 5th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 6th

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Sunday, 7th

Rye (Hamstreet) Classic Bikejumble
Location: Rye
Venue: Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JD. Time: Open from 10am. Entrance: £3, children under 16 free.

Friday, 12th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Friday, 19th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

French Evening
Location: Rye
at the Hope Anchor Hotel. For further details contact 01797 222 216.

Friday, 26th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Ferry Road Medical Centre - Macmillan Coffee Morn
Location: Rye
Ferry Road Medical Centre - Macmillan Coffee Morning. 10a.m. -12.00 noon Refreshments and good company

Sunday, 28th

Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Concerts, Thomas Peacocke
Location: Rye
Concert with International Recording Artist and performer Paul Roberts ( just completed his 19th Tour of the United States). Playing electronic organ and Wurlitzer. Tickets £6.25 on the door.For more information (01424) 444058.

October 2008

Friday, 3rd

A Taste Of Rye
Location: Rye
(10 day event)
Further details to follow about the festival celebrating local food and drink from the area around Rye.

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 4th

A Joyous Glaze
Location: Rye
(31 day event)
A ceramics show celebrating the works of artists such as Tony Bennett, Cleo Mussi and Geoffrey Swindell at the Easton Rooms of Rye Art Gallery, 107 High Street, Rye. Open 10.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, closed Tuesdays.

Robbie Williams Tribute Act
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. A four course dinner, cabaret and disco. For further information 01797 227982.

Sunday, 5th

Shrimping at Rye Harbour
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve to explore and learn how to catch shrimps . Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for paddling/wading in the sea. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 10.00am-12noon. Donations appreciated

Friday, 10th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 11th

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Tuesday, 14th

Hastings Day
Location: Hastings
Hastings has celebrated the day that Harold lost the Battle of Hastings since the 900th anniversary in 1966. Venue: Hastings. Time: 09:00 - 17:00. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Wednesday, 15th

Ferry Road Medical Centre Talk and Q and A
Location: Rye
7 pm at Magdala House, next to Ferry Road Medical Centre. Minor ailments and AGM Refreshments and good company!

Friday, 17th

Seafood Special
Location: Rye
at the Hope Anchor Hotel. For further details contact 01797 222 216.

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 18th

Hastings Bonfire Procession
Location: Hastings
One of the bonfires of the Sussex bonfire season as well as being part of Hastings week. Venue: Hastings seafront and town centre. Time: 19:15 to 00:00. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Rye Medieval Maritime Conference
Location: Rye
(2 day event)
Further details to follow.

The National Town Criers' Championship
Location: Hastings
Town Criers come from all over the country to take part in the competition, which is in it's 56th year. Venue:Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings. Time: 10:30 - 16:00. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Friday, 24th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 25th

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

World Crazy Golf Championships 2008
Location: Hastings
(2 day event)
This event is becoming more popular every year and to take part early registration is a must. For further information and entry information - www.miniaturegolfer.com. Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf, Marine Parade, Hastings. Time: 10:00 to 19:00.

Sunday, 26th

Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Concerts, Thomas Peacocke
Location: Rye
Mr Music and Mirth John Mann plays at Rye for his 18th Annual Concert on the Historic Rye Wurlitzer. Concerts starts 2.30pm. Tickets on the door include interval refreshments - £6.25

Monday, 27th

Feed the Birds Week
Location: Rye
(5 day event)
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and learn how to make tasty treats to help your garden birds get through the winter months. Just drop into Lime Kiln Information Centre between 11 and 3pm throughout half term.

Friday, 31st

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Halloween Party
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. A buffet and Disco (with a prize of £100 for the best Fancy Dress) For further information 01797 227982.

November 2008

Saturday, 1st

Camber Castle Exploration
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and explore Camber Castle and the surrounding ditches of the Castle Water reedbeds for a variety of winter birds. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park at 1pm-3.30pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.

Winchelsea Bonfire
Location: Winchelsea
The procession starts in Castle and the guy is paraded through the streets to the Rookery Field where the bonfire is lit followed by fireworks. Time: 18:30 - 22:00. For further information contact 01797 225333.

Friday, 7th

Bonfire Special
Location: Rye
at the Hope Anchor Hotel. For further details contact 01797 222 216.

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Friday, 14th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 15th

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

North Star Encounters The Christmas Show
Location: Rye
(31 day event)
The gallery will be full of unusual pieces from artists both regular and new to the Easton Rooms of Rye Art Gallery, 107 High Street, Rye. Open 10.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, closed Tuesdays.

Sunday, 16th

Winter Birds at the Beach Reserve
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and see the wonderful variety of winter visitors. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 11am-1pm (3 miles). Donations appreciated.

Tuesday, 18th

Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Concerts, Thomas Peacocke
Location: Rye
Yorkshire's funny man of Music Andrew Nix playing the historic Rye Wurlitzer and Electronic Organ. Concerts starts 2.30pm. Tickets on the door include interval refreshments - £6.25.

Friday, 21st

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Friday, 28th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

December 2008

Friday, 5th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Christmas Drag Queen Party
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. A four course carvery and disco. For further information 01797 227982.

Saturday, 6th

Festive Beach Clean
Location: Rye
Visit Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and join in the pre-Christmas clean up of the rubbish washed up along the beach by the autumn’s storms, plus the chance to see many wintering birds. Bring work gloves if you have them. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 10a. Soup and mince pies at approx 1pm at Lime Kiln Cottage..

Antique and Collectable Fair
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. For further information contact 01424 882153 or 01580 881165.

Christmas Fair in Winchelsea
Location: Winchelsea
Venue: New Hall, Cricket Field, Winchelsea. Time: 11:00 - 13:30. For further information contact 01797 225333.

Christmas Party Nights
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. A four course carvery and disco. For further information 01797 227982.

Sunday, 7th

Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Concerts, Thomas Peacocke
Location: Rye
Friends of Rye Wurlitzer present their Special Christmas Concert,starring International performer Chris Powell playing Roland Atelier and the Rye Wurlitzer supported by the Regency Singers. Concert starts 2.30pm. Tickets on the door include interval refrsehments - £6.25

Friday, 12th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Saturday, 13th

Christmas Party Nights
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. A four course carvery and disco. For further information 01797 227982.

Sunday, 14th

Hastings Centenary Marathon
Location: Hastings
Start and finish at the Town Hall, Hastings. There will be limit of 500 participants. To register your interest contact email webmaster@hastings-half.co.uk Time: 09:30 - 14:00.

Monday, 15th

North Star Encounters The Christmas Show
Location: Rye
(11 day event)
The gallery will be full of unusual pieces from artists both regular and new to the Easton Rooms of Rye Art Gallery, 107 High Street, Rye. Open 10.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, closed Tuesdays.

Friday, 19th

Rye Country Market
Location: Rye
at the Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Time: 10am - 10.45am. Flowers, plants,cakes, locally gown vegetables, crafts, chutney and jam. Refreshments available.

Christmas Party Nights
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. A four course carvery and disco. For further information 01797 227982.

Saturday, 20th

Christmas Party Nights
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. A four course carvery and disco. For further information 01797 227982.

Friday, 26th

Boxing Day Winchelsea Street Game
Location: Winchelsea
A game that harks back to medieval times - three teams attempt to get the 'Frenchman's Head' into the goal - with no rules. Visitors are welcome but all participants do so at their own risk. Venue: Castle Street, Winchelsea. Time: 11:00 - 12:30. For further information contact 01797 225333.

Wednesday, 31st

New Year's Eve Party
Location: Rye
at the Riverside Restaurant and Riverhaven Hotel, Quayside, Rye. A hot buffet and disco with champagne at midnight. For further information 01797 227982.