Rye & Battle Observer (St. Leonards-on-Sea, England) back issues from June 2008:
New speed cameras expected to catch twice as many motorists.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Nearly 100 new speed cameras are on their way as the county trials new digital cameras which are expected to catch twice as many motorists. Nearly two million pounds will be invested in the "Robot" devices which do not flash and work 24 hours a day. The digital ...
Purse snatch gang hunted by police.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Police are hunting a gang who stole purses from elderly and vulnerable people in a county-wide crime spree, which included Battle. Between late-morning and mid-afternoon on Thursday, several people were targeted by the gang in distraction robberies in shops and supermarkets ...
Guestling councillors protest against dog ban they introduced!
Jun 02, 2008 ... Guestling councillors were left with red faces after protesting against plans by Rother to ban dogs from the playing field. They were told that a byelaw was already in place banning dogs from the field - issued by the parish council itself. Guestling parish council ...
Fun Day at pett Level raises more than [pounds sterling]1,000 for rescue boat.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A recent Fun Day at Pett Level raised more than [pounds sterling]1,000 for the rescue boat. The event was organised by the New Beach Club. David Martin, from the club, said: "We were so lucky with the weather. [pounds sterling]1,000 was raised by plants and craft ...
New festival at Brede will bring community together.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A new festival at Brede aims to bring the community together and raise money for good causes. Members of St. George's Church, have organised what they hope will be a fun week-end that involves something for all ages and has different events that should appeal to everyone. ...
Westfield dog show success.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The weather stayed fine as 160 dogs of all ages and breeds, along with their owners, came to Glebe Farm for the fifth annual Westfield Dog Show. Judge Brenda Bromley and steward Bridget South worked hard all afternoon, and there was good support in all classes, with 65 dogs and ...
Rye Goes Rock is big success!
Jun 02, 2008 ... Rye was rocking on Saturday when a day-long music festival took place at Thomas Peacocke College The annual Rye Goes Rock event raises funds for the local ARRCC charity. There was a strong line-up bands this ...
Volunteer to get the feelgood factor.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Local shops in the Rye and Battle area are to act as volunteer points to make it easier for people to lend a helping hand. The initiative coincides with Action In Rural Sussex's Volunteer Week, which has been running this week. The volunteer points are: Hales Stores, ...
Rye garden open to public to raise funds for hospice.
Jun 03, 2008 ... There will be a chance to look around some of Rye's beautiful gardens when they open to the public on Tuesday June 10 to raise funds for St Michael's Hospice. Five gardens will be opening, including historic Lamb House, the former home of authors Henry James and E F Benson. ...
Top jazz band set to play Sedlescombe.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Band-leader Carl Spencer will be bringing together top jazz musicians when the Nighthawks perform at Sedlescombe's Brickwall Hotel on Friday June 13. It is a rare opportunity to catch the outstanding eight piece multi-instrumentalist band, portraying the melodic and swinging ...
Group uncover secrets of Victorian Rye.
Jun 03, 2008 ... The Victorian Rye group hopes to uncover more of the town's history when it meets on Monday, Rosalind Collier, who set up the popular group, said: "The last meeting brought up some interesting material and some previews of work already in hand. "We had copies of a ...
Community benefits from police cash.
Jun 03, 2008 ... A community group is [pounds sterling]250 better off, thanks to Sussex Police. Bodiam PCSO Sam Kemp handed over a cheque from the Sussex Police Property Fund to Gaye Thompson, chair of the Levetts Lane Residents' Association. The money will be used to start up a ...
Children enjoy new play equipment at Northiam.
Jun 03, 2008 ... A new playground at Northiam was opened by local children on Saturday. The playground replaces aging and worn out equipment which was more than 60 years old. It was paid for with part of a [pounds sterling]250,000 National Lottery grant which Rother District Council ...
Open garden at Udimore attracts 200 visitors.
Jun 03, 2008 ... People were able to enjoy a beautiful wild-life garden with views over the Brede Valley when Beauchanps opened to the public on Sunday afternoon. The event, at Udimore, was hosted by owners Richard and Matty Holmes as part of the National Gardens Scheme. The event ...
Brede woman makes dream of African school come true.
Jun 03, 2008 ... A school built in Ghana by a Brede woman is going from strength to strength. Joanne Oliver worked for years to raise the [pounds sterling]9.400 needed to build the Ofie School, which is now providing an education for street children. She has made many trips to the ...
Rural phone boxes facing the chop.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Parish councils are fighting to hang on to their phone boxes after BT unveiled plans to remove booths from the Battle area. Twenty-one phone boxes are under threat, with a grand total of 39 at risk in the whole of Rother. If BT's plans to remove the boxes are approved ...
Spring fair raises [pounds sterling]1,150 to help Ugandan mothers and babies.
Jun 03, 2008 ... In spite of overcast skies, Knitting for Kisiizi's spring fair and coffee morning proved another success, raising [pounds sterling]1,150. The event was held once again at the attractive North Lodge in Battle, through the generosity of Mr and Mrs Graham Bishop, who went out of ...
Ashburnham open garden helps raise hospice funds.
Jun 04, 2008 ... The picturesque grounds of Red Pale in Ashburnham were the latest to open to the public as part of the St Michael's Hospice Open Gardens programme. The substantial garden in Bodle Street boasts beautiful views, with two large ponds, herbaceous ...
New company opens in Battle.
Jun 04, 2008 ... A Battle-based joinery firm launched its new sister company in the town on Tuesday. County Joinery (South East) Ltd launched County Veneering at its premises in Marley Lane. Carl Maynard, leader of Rother District Council, and Richard Lambert, chief executive of the ...
More than 200 sign up to boycott the George Hotel in Rye.
Jun 04, 2008 ... More than 200 people have signed up to a web site group urging people to boycott The George Hotel at Rye. A group has been set up on social networking site Facebook this week called Boycott The George - so far 270 people have signed up. They are angry about the ...
Battle charity scoops voluntary award.
Jun 04, 2008 ... A Battle charity has won a prestigious award in recognition of the tireless service it offers to residents. Battle Area Community Transport is one of just eleven groups in the south east and one of four in East Sussex set to receive the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2008. ...
Don't knock the George says local business community.
Jun 04, 2008 ... There has been a wave of support for the George Hotel in Rye. The hotel came under fire for excluding drinkers on Friday and Saturday evening, unless they are dining. A group on social.networking site Facebook is urging local people tom boycott the George. ...
Rye crime round-up.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Here is an update of recent crimes committed in the Rye area A RED Ford Escort, parked at the Suttons, Camber, had a window damaged at around 7.50pm on Saturday evening. A WHITE Nissan Cabstar, registration number L153 WLD, was stolen from Sea Road, Winchelsea Beach ...
Showjumping event at Northiam raises funds for Blue Cross.
Jun 05, 2008 ... A show jumping event at Northiam's Blue Cross Centre on Sunday raised more than [pounds sterling]200 to help care for horses and ponies. The event, which ran from 9am - 2pm, enjoyed good weather and culminated in a special round which allowed people to introduce their ...
New homes inquiry outcome too close to call say Rye councillors.
Jun 05, 2008 ... The outcome of the controversial Udimore Road planning inquiry is too tough to call say councillors. The three day inquiry, in April, heard evidence from developers Aroncorp Ltd who want to overturn a Rother Council decision refusing them permission to build an estate of more ...
Travellers site set to open in Rye.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A traveller's site is set to open in Rye. The site, which will hold three caravans, is on Winchelsea Road, next to the junction of Rye Harbour Road and opposite newly built luxury flats. A spokesperson for East Sussex County Council, who own the site, said: "A small ...
Rye Lions aid Chinese earthqauke victims.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Rye Lions are taking part in a massive effort to bring aid relief to earthquake hit China. Lions Clubs International Foundation announced it is mobilizing 1.5 million dollars to aid Lions-led relief efforts in China. Conrad Freezer, of Rye Lions, said: "We are ...
Rye garens open to raise funds for hospice.
Jun 06, 2008 ... There will be a chance to look around some of Rye's beautiful gardens when they open to the public on Tuesday to raise funds for St Michael's Hospice. Five gardens will be opening, including historic Lamb House, the former home of authors Henry James and E F Benson. ...
Half-term fun at Robertsbridge.
Jun 06, 2008 ... There was no chance of Robertsbridge Community College pupils getting bored during last week's half term holiday. Robertsbridge Community College's Extended Schools Department ran a dodgeball tournament, stoolball competition, showed dvds and held competitions. Year ...
Lottery grant for film project.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Young people living in and around Battle will be given the chance to make a film and to discover what life was like in their grandparents' time, thanks to a [pounds sterling]25,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). In My Day ? is a project organised by East ...
Rye conman jailed.
Jun 09, 2008 ... A conman who stole the identities of elderly or dead people to commit a [pounds sterling]1 million mortgage fraud has been jailed for four years by Maidstone Crown Court. Martin Mitchell used the false identities to buy property at Rye in East Sussex, and at Chatham, Ashford, ...
Edie celebrates a century.
Jun 09, 2008 ... Long-standing Udimore resident Edie Miller has reached the grand old age of 100. Edie is now a resident at Roselands in Brede and friends and family held a special party celebration there for her last week. She was born at Sedlescombe. When she left school at 14 she ...
Teenage soccer star dumped off train at 6am.
Jun 09, 2008 ... A ticket inspector kicked a 16-year-old lad off the train at Etchingham at dawn saying his ticket wasn't valid. Promising young footballer Josh Jirbandey from Hastings was making his regular weekly trip to his Peterborough club when the incident happened on Monday. ...
Brede gets ready to celebrate village life.
Jun 09, 2008 ... Brede is set to celebrate village life this weekend when a three day festival takes place. Members of St. George's Church, have organised what they hope will be a fun week-end that involves something for all ages and has different events that should appeal to everyone. ...
Pupils and parents enjoy sports day at Claremont.
Jun 09, 2008 ... The sun shone brightly as pupils and parents of Claremont School gathered to enjoy the annual sports day. The children took part in track events, high jump, long jump and various throwing events, whilst the parents watched and enjoyed picnics in the grounds. In ...
Dame Kelly to open new pitch at Crowhurst.
Jun 09, 2008 ... DOUBLE Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes will be in Crowhurst tomorrow (Tuesday)to officially open the school's new all-weather sports pitch. The multi-use games area has been built at Crowhurst Primary School and is a new resource, not only for the school but for the local ...
Fairlight Bowls Club celebrates 40 successful years.
Jun 09, 2008 ... Ninety club members turned out to help Fairlight Bowls Club celebrate its 40th birthday last week. The event, on Friday evening, included a buffet supper, provided by the club. It also marked the opening of the club's improved pavilion. Club ...
MP reports back to Rye residents.
Jun 09, 2008 ... Rye MP Michael Foster met Rye residents when he held his annual Report Back session at the Town Hall on Saturday. High on the agenda was energy and the MP said many of those attending were vocal in their support of a new power station ...
Summer Fair at Fairlight helps keep village hall going.
Jun 10, 2008 ... A summer Fair at Fairlight Village Hall on Saturday raised in the region of [pounds sterling]1,500. The money will be used to pay for the upkeep and maintenance of the hall. ...
Spectacular garden opens at Udimore.
Jun 10, 2008 ... People were able to enjoy a beautiful two acre gardens at Udimore on Saturday when Newmans Farmhouse opened to the public. The garden includes tropical plants and organgery and a wild flower meadow ....
Couples flock to get wed at Rye Town Hall.
Jun 10, 2008 ... It is cheaper to get married in Rye Town Hall than a registry office. And couples have been flocking to tie the knot in the historic setting. Booking for weddings and other ceremonies have soared since the Town Council introduced the service a few years ago. ...
A21 closed at Sedlescombe after crash.
Jun 10, 2008 ... Part of the A21 at Sedlescombe has been closed following an accident this morning (Tuesday). A car ended up on it's roof following the crash during this morning's rush hour. The road is closed both ...
Vandals wreck toilets at Rye's Gun Gardens.
Jun 10, 2008 ... Vandals have wrecked toilets at Rye's Gun Gardens. Extensive damage was caused after the locked toilets were broken into during the early hours of Wednesday June 4. They are now closed. The incident follows a sustained campaign of vandalsim at the historic local ...
Rye area crime round-up.
Jun 10, 2008 ... Here is an update of recent reported crimes in Rye and the surrounding villages. CEMENT sacks were stolen from a workman's cabin at Goatham Lane, Brede last week. The theft took place between 5pm on Wednesday June 4 and 8am on Thursday 5. A SPORTS ...
Rye's gardens open for hospice.
Jun 10, 2008 ... SOME of Rye's best loved gardens opened to the public today to raise money for St Michael's Hospice. Good weather helped make the annual event a success. Five gardens were open on Tuesday, including historic Lamb House, the former home of authors Henry James and E F ...
Rye MP welcomes zero tolerance approach for those carrying knives.
Jun 10, 2008 ... Youngsters over the age of 16 caught in possession of a knife can now expect to be prosecuted on the first offence. Rye MP Michael Foster has welcomed a new 'zero tolerance' approach. He said: "Fortunately I do not believe knife crime is a serious issue in Rye but I ...
Olympic hero opens school sports pitch - video and gallery.
Jun 10, 2008 ... Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes came to Crowhurst this morning(Tuesday) to officially open the school's new all-weather sports pitch. ...
Get swinging at Smudger's Legacy Golf Day.
Jun 11, 2008 ... GOLF fans have still got time to sign up for the Smudger's Legacy Golf Day - and be in with a chance of driving away in a new car! The fundraising event is taking place at The James Andrews Golf Club in Sedlescombe on Friday July 4. The day will consist of breakfast, ...
Two day festival of arts and crafts set to take place at East Guldeford.
Jun 11, 2008 ... The work of creative local people will be on display at a two-day Craft Fair at St Mary's Church, East Guldeford this weekend. The exhibition runs from 10am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday and there will be a barbecue from noon - 2pm on both days. On Saturday popular ...
Children at Guestling School enjoy finding out about healthy eating.
Jun 11, 2008 ... Children at Guestling Bradshaw Primary school have been learning about healthy eating in a week-long event. On Tuesday the school has a visit from healthy eating specialist ...
Former police inspector accused of sending sex texts lands job working with vulnerable women.
Jun 11, 2008 ... A former police inspector accused of sending perverted texts to the wife and daughter of murdered Brede businessman Ken Harvey has landed a job at Worthing Council working with vulnerable mums. Dominic O'Brien, a detective inspector with Sussex Police, resigned in February last ...
Child injured after thugs threw rocks at him.
Jun 11, 2008 ... Police are hunting 'reckless' yobs who injured an eight-year-old boy by throwing rocks at him. The incident happened at around 5.30pm on Saturday when the offenders threw the large stones over bushes into a garden at Asten Fields in Battle. The boy was playing with ...
Motorists escape serious injury in A21 crash (update).
Jun 11, 2008 ... A crash closed part of the A21 at Sedlescombe for two hours on Tuesday morning. A silver Ford Mondeo and silver Vauxhall Astra collided and came off the road in the incident, which happened just before 7.50am. Police closed the road both ways between Marley Lane and ...
Drainage problem affects Rye's new medical centre.
Jun 11, 2008 ... Rye's new state-of-the-art medical centre is being affected by drainage problems. A notice has gone up in the waiting room apologising to patients for any unusual smells. The medical centre, at the top of Rye hill, was praised by the Duke of Gloucester when he opened ...
Artist Ron hands Mayor painting for Rye Town Hall.
Jun 11, 2008 ... A beautiful new painting is now gracing Rye Town Hall. The painting is the work of artist and former Rye resident Ron Dellar. It was prsented to Rye Mayor Sam Souster today. Ron designed the Spirit of Rye Millennium Wall at the western entrance to Rye. ...
Battle commuters hit by car park price hike.
Jun 11, 2008 ... Commuters will be hit by price hikes at station car parks - with Battle facing the biggest rise of the whole Southeastern network. All day parking in Battle station car park on a weekday will soon cost [pounds sterling]3.80, a 35.7 per cent rise, whilst the annual rate will rise ...
Chance to discover hidden Winchelsea.
Jun 12, 2008 ... Winchelsea Archaeological Society will be running two tours of Hidden Winchelsea on Sunday The tours will take visitors around some of the lost buildings of medieval Winchelsea. Using research, much of it done by the Society itself, the outlines of the lost buildings ...
Top London band play Rye on Friday night.
Jun 12, 2008 ... TOP London pyschadelic folk band Circulus are to play Rye Community Centre on Friday The band uses a mix of modern and medieval instruments, such as the lute, cittern, crumhorn and rauschpfeife, along with the moog synthesizer, bass and electric guitars. The band ...
Spray paint vandals leave trail of destruction in Fairlight.
Jun 12, 2008 ... Vandals have left a trail of damage at Fairlight after spraying red and white paint. The youth club building was spray painted and graffiti was ...
Proud pupils attend recycling ceremony.
Jun 12, 2008 ... Dozens of pupils from schools in Battle joined youngsters from schools across East Sussex at a recycling awards ceremony today (Thursday). The children from Sedlescombe, Mountfield and Whatlington, Netherfield and Staplecross schools were presented with certificates after ...
Travellers take over Rye Salts.
Jun 12, 2008 ... Travellers have set up on Rye Salts. Three caravans are on the Salts with more caravans parked in a nearby private car park in Fishmarket Road. The travellers arrived on Tuesday just as a fairground was leaving. There would have been more caravans on the ...
Pupils shine in poster competition.
Jun 13, 2008 ... Arty pupils from Netherfield and Mountfield and Whatlington Schools got creative for a poster designing competition. British Gypsum set children the challenge of creating a poster on the topics of protecting the environment or healthy living. At Netherfield, six ...
Battle Civic Service success.
Jun 14, 2008 ... Battle's first Civic Service, held last Sunday, proved a resounding success, with more than 350 people flocking to St Mary's Parish Church for an hour of singing, prayers, interviews, laughter and some terrific music. Prior to the service, the Abbey Green echoed to the ringing ...
Forester Jim rewarded for long service.
Jun 14, 2008 ... The head Forester at the Beech Estate near Battle has been presented with a long service award by the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). Jim Ford, 63, had originally qualified as a plumber but decided to move into forestry with his father for a better quality of life. He ...
New library opens at Mountfield and Whatlingon School.
Jun 14, 2008 ... A new school library was officially opened as part of a Come to Tea event at Mountfield and Whatlington School. The new library project was started 18 months ago when the school won top prize in the cash for schools competition run by the Observer. As a gesture of ...