February 2026
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…
Rye Players Bingo
After having the Rye Players’ panto visit Camber for the last couple of years, it was a little disappointing to find out they were not going on the road again in 2025. However, for those who made the trip to Rye to see the show, you would understand why – the set was far too…
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…
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