3 Things to Think About – May 2026
A human’s sense of smell can be more acute in spring as there is usually…
Coastal Team News – May 26
A reminder: From 1st May until 30th September, dog walkers can utilise the beach to the west of Zone C and to the east of Zone K, as in previous years. The beach cleaning team is responsible for clearing up after the winter and getting the beach ready to receive visitors once more. Returning at…
Where have you been – May 2026
Each month we wait with bated breath to find out where the newsletter has been on its travels! This month, the newsletter has “stay-cationed” in the UK, heading to some “New” places – the New Forest and New Romney! Here, we see the newsletter at the New Forest Tall Trees Walk. Our reader told us,…
Camber Castle Quiz Night – Something new for the village
Mid-April saw The Camber Castle’s inaugural Community Quiz Night. There hasn’t been a quiz night at The Castle for many a year so the excitement had been building! Teams of up to six people were invited to take part and, on the night, there were seven teams in total. Quiz Master Extraordinaire was Gaz Jones,…
Medical Services Update for May 2026
FOR RYE MEDICAL CENTRE PATIENTS Rye Medical Centre Nurse/Healthcare Assistant clinic dates at Camber Memorial Hall: Please call Rye Medical Centre Reception on 01797 223333 to book an appointment*.*Some services or appointment types may be unavailable at the hall due to lack of equipment and/or resources FOR FERRY ROAD HEALTH CENTRE PATIENTS Ferry Road Doctor…
Church News – May 26
Easter was a very busy time in the church, as you would expect. But this year was more so with the introduction of two Easter celebrations. As in the past, we had a quiet and reflective Good Friday service with readings, poetry, hymns and music and silence. Though Good Friday services are not well attended,…
Afternoon Tea Social Session
Since the cessation of the Camber Residents Association, the existing members have retained their monthly get-togethers in the form of a social afternoon tea. Run between 12:00 and 14:00’ish, this is held in The Camber Castle pub, usually on the first Monday of the month (Note: due to bank and school holidays, this ruling can…
Featured Poem – April 2026
Daisy Time – by Marjorie Pickthall See, the grass is full of starsFallen in their brightness. Hearts they have of shining gold,Rays of shining whiteness. Buttercups have honeyed hearts,Bees they love the clover,But I love the daisies’ danceAll the meadow over Blow, O blow, you happy winds,Singing summer’s praises. Up the field and down the…
Travelling Newsletter – April 2026
Once again, this month the newsletter has been near and far! On a tour of Southeast Asia, the newsletter can be seen in Malaysia and Thailand. First stop, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumper, the capital of Malaysia. The Petronas Twin towers are iconic 88-storey skyscrapers that are almost 1,500 feet tall. Built in…
Superstitions – Forsythia
By Jane Whitaker During the wonderful sunny spell we enjoyed in mid-March, the forsythia shrub in my garden came into full bloom, cheering everything up with its vibrant yellow flowers. It was a wonderful sight. However, before taking some clippings to add to my vase of flowers indoors, I recalled my grandmother telling me off…
