Here’s a roundup of some of the other stories making the news this week.
Water problems
There were two burst water mains at the weekend affecting Winchelsea and Icklesham, with supplies either cut off completely or at low pressure. The first was near the A259 at Buckswood, with the second at Guestling, both on Saturday June 8. Southern Water say services resumed later in the day in Winchelsea and Icklesham, but plans were put in place to deliver bottled water to around 100 properties in Guestling.
Latest on Covid jabs
Covid vaccinations (Moderna Covid booster) are being offered until end June 24 for the following writes Dr Anthony Kimber:
• Residents in care homes for older adults.
• Adults aged 75 years and over, including those who turn 75 years old by 30 June 2024.
•Immunosuppressed individuals with an NHS letter indicating status.
People in these categories can book on the National Booking System (or 119).
Vaccinations are available in Rye at the Tilling Green Centre only on Thursdays 9am-3pm, until end of June 2024.
Since May 2021, this facility has been offered by Clarity Chemists supported by professional vaccinators and a team of Rye and District volunteers.
Roadworks
The main road between Rye and Winchelsea has roadworks on Monday and Tuesday night next week. Parts of the road will be closed. National Highways say the A259 is being repaired between Rye Harbour Road and Sea Road at Winchelsea Beach between 8pm and 6pm on both 17 and 18 June.
Pop up shop
There’s a new shop on Rye High Street, but only for the next week or so. It’s at number 23 – what used to be the Pette Shoppe which closed in February after 60 years. Starting this Friday June 14 until Saturday June 22 a pop up shop will be selling “beautiful pre-loved clothes and objet d’art” in aid of the Rye Community Bus and St Michael’s Hospice.
Classic cars
It’s one of Rye’s big events this weekend – the Senlac Classic Car Show at Rye Rugby Club. Now in its 29th year the show takes place this Sunday June 16 between 10am and 5pm. Over 300 classic cars are expected. £5 entry for adults.
We won’t be druv
This Sunday June 16 is Sussex Day – marking the feast day of St Richard of Chichester, our county’s patron saint. At 12.30pm there’s an event outside Rye town hall which will include Ryebellion Drummers, prayers, the “Sussex Charter” proclaimed by town crier Paul Goring, poems (including “The South Country by Hilaire Belloc), and a chance join in singing “Sussex by the sea.” You can read Michael Montagu’s history of Sussex in the Culture section of Rye News this week.
Local events
There are more details about what’s on in and around Rye in our events guide. You can find it here. Here are a couple of highlights for the week ahead
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