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Remembrance service for Polish airmen

THE crew of a World War II bomber, which crashed to the ground in Netherfield, will be remembered at a special service this weekend.

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Playden pupils name gritter

PUPILS at St Michael’s CE Primary School in Playden were excited this week when a gritting lorry turned up in their playground.

Pets' tea party at Blue Cross Centre, Northiam. 18/5/13
Jess Hanson with Bertie, and Dan Lowthorpe with Diesel.

Tea Party helps pets in need video

LOTS of people brought their pets along to join in a tea party at Northiam’s Blue Cross centre on Saturday.

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Artisan Fair at Ropewalk

RYE’S dance flash mob will be in action again on Saturday at noon when an Artisan Fair takes place at the Rope Walk Centre. On sale will be a range of textile items such as cushions, bags, vintage style aprons and jewellery.

Crime in Fairlight and Guestling

FARM buildings on the A259 Rye Road at Guestling were broken into between 4pm on May 12 and 10am on May 13.

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Ackroyd exhibition is a real coupe for Rye Art Gallery

RYE Art Gallery has landed an exhibition of work by one the country’s leading print artists.

Sport rss

Freddie Hulbert took three wickets with the ball and scored 25 with the bat for Hastings Priory against Worthing

Priory pipped in thriller

Hastings Priory were edged out by three runs in a thrilling Sussex Premier League cricket match at home to Worthing yesterday (Saturday).

Lydia Powell on court for England in Holland

Lydia shines on England duty

Lydia Powell has concluded a successful badminton season with strong performances at home and abroad.

Hastings Priory spinner Josh Poysden suffered a broken and dislocated finger

Hastings hit by Poysden injury

Hastings Priory Cricket Club has been dealt a major blow in the form of a serious injury to a key player.

Crowhurst Park captain Colin Ayres

Park buoyed by better showing

Crowhurst Park go into the third weekend of the Sussex Cricket League Division Two season buoyed by an improved display last time out.

Andrew Williams bowls for Bexhill in last weekend's two-wicket win over St James's Montefiore. Picture by Steve Hunnisett (eh20015c)

Bexhill upbeat after positive start

Bexhill captain Malcolm Johnson is upbeat about the cricket club’s prospects for the summer after a promising first fortnight.

Sidley United manager John Lambert

Boss “90 per cent” likely to leave

John Lambert admits “90 per cent” of him feels like stepping down as Sidley United manager.

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Tea Party helps pets in need video

LOTS of people brought their pets along to join in a tea party at Northiam’s Blue Cross centre on Saturday.

Lifestyle rss

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Electric Palace hosts quiz for film fanatics

The Electric Palace Cinema, in the High Street, welcomes the inventive and energetic quiz masterminds, George and Thom, for another bout of cinema-connected chin-scratching, on Saturday, May 25.

The circus is coming to town but there’s no big top in sight

Combining performance, music and art, over three days (May 24 to 26), The Body Circus is to bring the beautiful and the original to a range of venues around town.

Beckley Players dare to show more

BECKLEY Players will be presenting the play Calendar Girls at Beckley Village Centre from May 21 - 25. Performances start at 7.30pm.

Eliza Carthy and Jim Moray

A spectacular double bill of folk

Stars of the folk scene Eliza Carthy and Jim Moray join forces in a double bill this Sunday (May 19) at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill.

Kast off Kinks

Theatre hosts tribute act with a difference

A must for fans of The Kinks, this is not just another tribute to an iconic band.

Pianist John Donaldson

International pianist at Respond

Pianist John Donaldson will be performing at Respond Academy, in Silchester Mews, St Leonards, on Friday May 24.

Community rss

Battle Choral Society

Tickets are on sale now for our performance of J.S. Bach’s magnificent Mass in B minor, one of the supreme achievements in the classical repertoire, on the 18th May at Christ Church, Silchester Road, St. Leonards.(TN37 6GL). The Mass was probably never performed during Bach’s life time, it largely disappeared during the 18th century and was ‘rediscovered’ in the early 19th century. Today this monumental work which, unusually, encompasses both the Lutheran and Roman Catholic traditions is acknowledged to be a musical mountain for any choir to climb but one that is totally rewarding for both singers and audience.

Netherfield Breakaway Club

The first meeting of the year took place on Thursday 17 January in The White Hart, Netherfield. A good turnout of members despite the cold weather and Ann Stone our hostess welcomed our speakers representing ‘Emmaus, the homeless charity’. Solidarity – helping others in greater need – is a cornerstone of what Emmaus does, already giving approaching £10,000 worth of furniture and basic household goods annually to local people in need. The organisation now has two vans for house clearances, collections and deliveries. Their Charity Superstore is situated in Whitworth Road (to the rear of the SEAT garage) where new stock arrives weekly. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm. One of the speakers told of his ‘riches to rags story, losing a good job, a good relationship and eventually becoming homeless. Since getting involved with Emmaus he has regained his self-respect, became a Companion worker at the site, which has expanded with rooms to offer and a target size of 23 beds, and is now in a managerial position - life has begun again. The Companions work in return for a bed and food and a small allowance, repairing and cleaning the donated goods and furniture which is always welcome including white goods, bric-a-brac and clothing. Sainsbury’s supplies short dated produce which would otherwise be thrown away, ensuring the workers are well fed! Do go and support this important project by paying the store a visit or phoning 755111 to donate.

Battle Speakers Club

The speakers imaginations were put to the test by Susan Kennard when she asked them if they had magic wands what would they want to change .There was a very diverse range of wishes from changing the weather to human nature .Dec Cluskey enjoyed waving his magic wand stating he would become a living God like Giles Robinson .This caused fits of laughter from audience.

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