Vegetation has been cleared all along the coastal path from the East Hill down to the stream, the steps have been replaced and new fencing has been installed at the boundaries.
People can now resume walking along the coastal path from the East Hill to the rest of the country park.
Our last stroll (and it really was!) of the year, but perhaps not the last ever, as a volunteer has stepped forward to organise further walks – watch this space!
We had visitors with us from Adelaide, Daniel and Kim and we owe The Ship Inn, in Rye many thanks for making us welcome with Poppy, and giving helpful cheerful service throughout as we moved tables and generally took over.
Lunch took rather longer than envisaged and Daniel & Kim had to get back to the station to catch a train to (eventually) London.
Owing to a lack of cameras Misayo was official photographer for the day. We had time for a look at the church and the outside of Ypres Tower, and around the square and then it was time to catch the bus back via Westfield, to see the Christmas lights. Misayoo handed over the camera for the photo taking here, so mea culpa.
Thanks too, to the driver of the 342 who, passing through Westfield, turned off the interior lights, and drove slowly.
Tuesday 9th December
Bus to Rye – Station – 11.45 / Iceland – 11.48 / Old Town – 11.50
Weather permitting we will walk either to the Harbour, of along Strand Quay.
To be followed by lunch at The Mariners (run to support adults with learning difficulties) in the High Street.
Homeward Bound we will catch the 342 bus from Rye Station at 15.51 and travel through Westfield, where we can view (from the bus) the famous Westfield Christmas lights.
We still didn’t manage the proposed walk – due to an accident (and we do hope no one was seriously injured) the bus was over half an hour late, so there just wasn’t time. None the less we had had a pleasant walk through the village, over fields and lunched in the churchyard.
Hoping to do the Seddlescomb walk that was supposed to happen last month, but it may be a bit damp underfoot.
So for now, follow instructions from
but be prepared for a last minute change!
I am really sorry to cancel yet another walk in this blighted year, but due to illness and people being away, there is no one to lead this walk.
If anyone wishes to take themselves, the village store in Seddlescomb sells a booklet of walks in which this one is described. (There’s also an interesting antiques shop.)
