Event Diary

June 2008

Saturday, 21st

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.

July 2008

Friday, 4th

Organ Recital
Location: Rye
St Mary's Church.7.30pm Organ Recital by James Lloyd-Thomas. In aid of the Organ Restoration Fund. Tickets on the door.

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

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.

Live Music -
Location: Rye
"Ol Boots and Blisters'at the Ypres Castle Inn. For further details contact 01797 223 248.

Saturday, 5th

Day out with Thomas
Location: New Romney
(2 day event)
at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Call 01797 362353 for further details.

Monday, 7th

Wildlife Safari Breakfast Train
Location: New Romney
at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Call 01797 362353 for further details.

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.

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

Traditional Annual Fete - Playden
Location: Rye
The Annual Church Fete will be held at St Michael's, Playden with fun for whole family - Barbeque, Pimms, stalls, cakes, games - something for everyone. Time: 12.30pm onwards.Raffle draw at 3.30pm.

Ryesingers Celebration Concert
Location: Rye
Ryesingers will be staging what will probably be the biggest concert in Rye this year when they perform their celebration concert featuring the 'Messa di Gloria' by Puccini and 'Toward The Unknown Region' by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The soloists will be Peter Medhurst, Bass and Tyler Clarke, Tenor. The full invitation orchestra will be conducted, as before, by Howard Rooke, and the concert takes place in St. Mary's Church, starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets available from The Martello Bookshop and on the door.

Friday, 18th

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.

Flower Festival
Location: Rye
(4 day event)
St Mary's Church. Flower Festival 'My Favourite Hymn' In aid of the Organ Restoration Fund. 9.15am - 5.30pm Friday, Saturday, Monday. Sunday noon - 5.30pm

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, 19th

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

Live Music -
Location: Rye
"Ol Boots and Blisters'at the Cinque Ports Inn. For further details contact 01797 222391.

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

Flower Festival
Location: Rye
St Mary's Church. 7.30 p.m. FREE - Ipswich Town Band Concert. Retiring Collection in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, 24th

Live Music -
Location: Rye
"C J Tozer' at the Standard Inn, Rye. For further details contact 01797 225 996.

Friday, 25th

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.

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, 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.

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.

Live Music -
Location: Rye
"Ol Boots and Blisters'at the Cinque Ports Inn. For further details contact 01797 222391.

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

Wednesday, 13th

Tuesday Painters Summer Exhibition
Location: Rye
(13 day event)
Venue: Community Learning Centre, Lion Street, Rye. Times: 13th August from 2pm - 6pm. August 14th onwards 10am - 6pm.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

September 2008

Tuesday, 2nd

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,

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.

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.

Day out with Thomas
Location: New Romney
(2 day event)
at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Call 01797 362353 for further details.

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

French Evening
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, 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

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.

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 Bay Seafood and Wine Evening
Location: Rye
Cooden Wine Cellars will match wines to with the ten course taster menu. £45.00 per person. Further details to follow. For further information contact Webbe’s Restaurant, Rye - 01797 222226.

Saturday, 4th

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.

Rye Bay Fish Cookery Demonstration
Location: Rye
There will be a cookery demonstration followed by a four course lunch at Webbe's restaurant. £20 per person. For further information contact Webbe’s Restaurant, Rye - 01797 222226.

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.

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

Monday, 6th

Webbe’s Cookery School,
Location: Rye
Venue: Webbe's Restaurant,Rye. A wonderful gift for for any lover of food. A one day course with Paul Webbe - starting at 9.00am - preparing a six course menu which will be served at 2.00pm. Places limited to ten - £75 per person. For further information contact Webbe’s Restaurant, Rye - 01797 222226.

Wednesday, 8th

Special Farmer’s Market
Location: Rye
on the Strand Quay, Rye. Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm. Opportunity to taste local produce. Stallholders will be offering a 10 per cent discount.

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.

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

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

Wine Tasting
Location: Rye
Wine Tasting at Playden WI Hall. From 6pm onwards. Further details to follow.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Friday, 7th

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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..

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.

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

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.

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, 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.

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.

June 2009

Monday, 29th

Art exhibition
Location: Rye
We invite you to our first art launch of the year, but more specifically to meet a brilliant mind. Barry Hinves is a gifted man, some describe him as a genius, in his visual and creative perception of nature. Barry spends as much of his free time as possible by the coast, observing birds and wildlife as a form of relaxation. The remaining 23 hours a day are spent as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, replacing many of East Sussex's knees and hips, plus pinning various broken bones. Due to the intensity of his day job, this incredibly talented, scientific, and yet sympathetic man exudes sensitivity and grasps a unique understanding of the replacement of nature's very own art. This very personal release of energy is displayed in his complex artistic vision; a delicate grasp of another side of nature that man will never harness. Barry's art demonstrates his intense respect of nature's overpowering beauty and complexity, very often taken for granted or unnoticed, yet a state that constantly surrounds us. His genius lies in his ability to capture a split second of life, and interpret that timeless stolen forever. Barry Hinves is a multi faceted thinker, and something that catches the eye in his work will capture yours, forcing you to revisit your interpretation as relentlessly as the tide of the sea, yet each and every stolen view is unique. To produce such tranquility on canvas, is a demonstration of a tortured sole. Barry Hinves will be at the Cafe from 3pm onwards. Rfreshment will be provided.