Rother raises Olympic flag
Local authorities across the UK were invited to hoist the official Olympic banner on Sunday to mark the country taking over as host nation.
Officials present at the ceremony included Rother District Council chairman Cllr Joanne Gadd and vice chairman Cllr Martin Mooney.
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Hide AdThey were joined by representatives of Bexhill Rowing Club and former Olympic athlete Sean Baldock.
The area's main leisure provider, Freedom Leisure, was on hand to promote activities throughout the district.
The flag will move on to Battle and Rye for two other Olympic hand over celebrations.