Category: <span>Hastings People</span>

Auctioneer James Endeacott in full voice auctioning a painting at the Hastings Supports Refugees art sale with Stewart Walton enjoying the fun.

Hastings artists support Hastings refugees

Hastings people are never backwards in coming forwards to contribute to those in need. And artists in particular are generous to a fault in putting their creative hands into their studio pockets to help others. Last weekend, they did it again by kindly offering their work for auction to benefit those who have risked unbelievable obstacles to find refuge on our shores. Lauris Morgan-Griffiths spoke to Stewart Walton about the logistics and generosity of his fellow artists.

Posted 19:48 Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021 In: Hastings People Tags: Hastings Buddy Project Hastings Supports Refugees Lauris Morgan-Griffiths

Claire Hamill’s old-school singles club

If you are over-50 and the thought of another lock-down winter alone chills your heart, then follow the stars to The Astralight Club this Saturday and mingle with other singles. HOT’s Erica Smith spoke to musician and club hostess, Claire Hamill.

Posted 09:04 Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021 In: Hastings People

Meet Dr Owen Johnson, champion of champion trees

If you’re a tree lover you may already know that Hastings has twelve champion trees. A champion tree is the largest of its species in the British Isles. Nine of these are in Alexandra Park. Joan Taylor-Rowan stood under one such tree – an Adpressa yew – with Hastings’ resident and tree expert, Dr Owen Johnson MBE.

Posted 21:45 Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021 In: Hastings People

Bespoke millinery meets extraordinary local art in Caroline Morris’s Silver Anniversary Show

After running her business for 25 years, St Leonards-based hat designer Caroline Morris is celebrating her anniversary with a ‘silver themed’ show, displaying local artwork alongside hats and headpieces in an iridescent display of all things ‘argenteus’ – meaning silvery, ornamental, and bright. Catherine Hills heads down to find out more.

Posted 17:39 In: Hastings People Tags: millinery

Farewell to Fat Sue

Sue Wood, aka Fat Sue – the owner of the corner shop on Bulverhythe Road that carries her name passed away suddenly on Tuesday. Photographer JJ Waller shares his tribute to her.

Posted 19:29 Friday, Oct 8, 2021 In: Hastings People

Rosamond’s Appalachian adventure

Self-declared pensioner Rosamond Palmer has proven without a doubt that age is no boundary when we really want to do something, even something that is very, very challenging: like a 1,000 mile walk along the Appalachian Trail. An inspirational human being! HOT’s Zelly Restorick talked to Rosamond about her adventure and the creativity the journey catalysed.

Posted 23:28 Friday, Jul 23, 2021 In: Hastings People Tags: Appalachian Trail Rosamond Palmer

A greenhouse flashback for Ray

A historic 1930s greenhouse brought back happy memories for nurseryman Ray Bates when he attended the plant fair at Great Dixter last weekend. Linda Foy from the Alexandra Park Greenhouse charity shares his story.

Posted 14:20 Monday, Jul 12, 2021 In: Hastings People

Poly Styrene gets Hastings’ first musical blue plaque

Unhappy at the lack of recognition of the rich musical heritage of the Hastings area, music enthusiasts Jim Breeds, Tony Davis and Andy Gunton got together to form 1066 Music Blue Plaques. The late punk rock and feminist icon Poly Styrene is the first to be commemorated. Andy Gunton explains.

Posted 19:34 Wednesday, Jul 7, 2021 In: Hastings People Tags: 1066 Musical Blue Plaques Celeste Bell Kevin Boorman Poly Styrene