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Ryecast

Rye is full of people with a story to tell – and that’s what Ryecast is all about. Aimed at locals and visitors alike, the podcast will look back at significant moments in Rye’s colourful history and celebrate life in the town today. Ryecast will feature people who’ve made a difference to the town and find out why they think Rye is so special. There will be episodes on the things Rye is famous for, as well the stuff the town relies on every day. Ryecast will bring together lifetime Ryers and DFLs (Down from Londoners) in conversation, as well as getting to know the people who make Rye tick. And whilst the focus will be Rye and its residents, the podcast will also talk to some of the thousands who visit each year to find out why they love Rye too.The podcast will be working closely with colleagues at Rye News on story ideas, plus Ryecast will be another way Rye News readers to be part of the debate about life in the town. If you'd like to get involved or suggest a story, email ryecastsussex@gmail.com or message @ryecastsussex on twitterRyecast is presented and produced by journalist and Rye resident James StewartLogo by Mark Baker www.cratch.co.ukMusic by www.purple-planet.com/
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Episodes

Rye Heritage Centre Needs You!

One of Rye’s top tourist attractions faces a challenging future thanks to failing equipment, falling visitor numbers, and the cost-of-living crisis. The charity that runs the Rye Heritage Centre, home to the famous Rye Town Model, says it’s just about breaking even and is now appealing for more volunteers and support from the town. In this week’s edition of Ryecast, James Stewart has been talking to Manager Simon Parsons and Chairman Chris Hoggart about the difficulties they face. There’s more o...

Aug 11, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 5

A Healthy Walk with Friends

Travels around the world and life in Rye over the years are featured in this week’s Ryecast. Walkers on the Rye Health Walk have been telling their stories during their weekly stroll - this week to the Reedbed Viewpoint at the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Presenter James Stewart joined the walkers – and a couple of dogs – to hear about life at sea and being drawn to Rye after living abroad. It’s a friendly, social walk led by Nick Harding every Monday at 10am starting from the Gibbet Marsh Car Pa...

Jul 27, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Seeing Rye differently

Taking a different view of Rye is the theme of this week’s Ryecast. The town’s new podcast features two people who’re making a mark by doing something new in Rye - one entering a crowded market with a big vision, the other taking a hobby to new heights. Plus in episode 3 of Ryecast, you’ll hear stories of Elvis, The Blues, butterflies and Tiger Moths Stuart Cooper is an IT consultant but outside work he combines his passions for flying and photography by taking stunning shots of Rye from high in...

Jul 14, 202219 minSeason 13Ep. 3

Saving lives for decades

Two people with family connections to the Rye Harbour Lifeboat going back many years are the subject of this week’s Ryecast. Betty Broocks who’s been fundraising for the RNLI for over half a century and current Lifeboat Operations Manager Paul Bolton have been telling Rye’s new podcast about their family’s long history of saving lives at sea. Betty, who’s lived in Rye Harbour almost all her life, was one of the Lifeboat Ladies fundraising thousands for kit and equipment. She talks about her worr...

Jun 30, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The A to Z of Rye

The launch episode of Ryecast is live - just in time for Sussex Day. In this special edition of Rye's new podcast, our Town Crier has a special Cry, presenter James Stewart looks forward to future episodes by revealing his A to Z of the town, and there's the sound of a very frisky donkey.... James has spent the last few weeks gathering recordings around town, but he's completely failed when it comes to the letter Z. Can you help? Email ryecastsussex@gmail.com And if you visit the podcast webpage...

Jun 14, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Ryecast - Coming soon!

Ryecast - the new podcast for Rye in East Sussex - launches on Thursday the 16th of June. Rye is full of people with a story to tell – and that’s what Ryecast is all about. Aimed at locals and visitors alike, the podcast will look back at significant moments in Rye’s colourful history and celebrate life in the town today. Ryecast will feature people who’ve made a difference to the town and find out why they think Rye is so special. There will be episodes on the things Rye is famous for, as well ...

May 30, 20221 min0
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