Where Have You Been? Feb 26
Over the winter, the newsletter hasn’t been out much in the UK – and who…
British Pie Week
British Pie Week is an annual celebration, held in the first full week of March, dedicated to the nation’s love of pies! In 2026, it takes place from Monday 2nd March to Sunday 8th March. The celebration began in 2007 and was originally a marketing push from Jus-Rol pastry, but it has grown into a…
Camber Community Lunch Group
The Camber Community Lunch Group had another successful lunch event on Friday 9th January – the first one of 2026. Guests were treated to a bowl of delicious warm soup (Leek & potato and broccoli & stilton were on offer), plus tasty bread and homemade scones followed by a slice of beautifully baked cake. There…
This & That – Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday, 18th February, sees the start of Lent this year. The name is derived from the Saxon word for Spring – lenct – which, in earlier times, may well have been a time of enforced fasting in the agricultural communities, as the winter stores ran low. Nowadays, it is the 40-day annual fast between…
Superstitions – Is February Unlucky?
As winter sets in, February can sometimes be difficult to get through. It’s cold, often windy, and sometimes brings snow – which is beautiful, but a real pain if you have to travel anywhere. In some countries, though, February was simply seen as an unlucky month. The ancient Norse folk called it ‘Wolf Month’, closely…
Camber Christmas Community Lunches
Regular attendees at the Camber Community Lunches had a special treat on Friday, 5th December, when The Gallivant generously hosted a free Christmas lunch in their beautiful Harry’s Restaurant. Wines were donated by Oxney Organic, and the event was supported by local businesses, who donated gifts for a prize draw. The lunches were started in…
Emergency Assistance Required…
At five minutes past midnight, at the start of New Year’s Day, one of our team was on the beach, hoping to see some fireworks. Whilst walking to Central Car Park, they had seen an ambulance go by, blue lights blaring. When they arrived at the beach, the ambulance was parked up and two paramedics…
Frankie’s Bench is back
Last month we reported that Frankie’s bench, sited at the entrance to the cycle path to Rye, had been taken away for some well needed loving care. Frankie’s son, Nick, took the bench home, rubbed it down and gave some fresh varnish, before putting it back in its usual spot. Here are some pictures showing…
International Hugging Day
It began as ‘National Hugging Day’ but has become ‘International’ International Hugging Day is celebrated worldwide on 21st January every year. It was first created in 1986 in Michigan (USA) by Kevin Zaborney. It began as ‘National Hugging Day’ but has become ‘International’ after many other countries began to observe the tradition. Zaborney’s idea was…
Feeling Blue?
A certain Monday carries a reputation for being the year’s most emotionally difficult day
