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Lee’s call to preserve Hastings’ statues and monuments

As a critical eye is turned on statues and monuments across the land, Cllr Rob Lee has called on the council to defend the town’s heritage and take action to preserve our statues and memorials. In West St Leonards the Friends of Edith are busy preserving the statue of Edith and Harold. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 18:00 Wednesday, Jun 17, 2020 In: History Tags: Brassey Charles Wilke Edith Swan-Neck Hastings Borough Council Ian Jarman Jennifer Crisp Kim Forward King Harold Rob Lee statues

Trevor Jones, classical guitarist, teacher, ex-rock singer

Trevor Jones talks with HOT’s Chandra Masoliver about his life, music, sport and, in a second article, his ideas about where Britain is heading.

Posted 13:48 Monday, Jun 8, 2020 In: Hastings People Tags: Jack in the Green Sydenham School

Passed or failed? Ten watercolours

The Coronavirus Pandemic was a test which I failed – and I succeeded. I failed: I drank too much wine, did not clean my flat from top to bottom, did not catch up with my reading, did not practise yoga, nor sort out surplus clothing for the charity shops. Artist and writer Maureen Connett tells us what she did do in lockdown.

Posted 13:16 Friday, Jun 5, 2020 In: Hastings People Tags: A E Housman poems Alexandra Park Chris Cormack Hastings International C loveliest of trees Maureen Connett

Support local crafters

Etsy team member Caroline Ellis tells us how you can support local crafters and makers by buying from them online.

Posted 13:41 Wednesday, Jun 3, 2020 In: Shops & Things Tags: Caroline Ellis community craft crafters Etsy Hastings makers St Leonards

Making Caring Visible this Carers Week

Local charity Care for the Carers is highlighting the role of unpaid carers this June.  A week of recognition for carers is coming up to raise awareness of carers, the challenges they face and their vital role looking after people who couldn’t manage without their care. 

Posted 12:34 Monday, Jun 1, 2020 In: Hastings People Tags: Care for the Carers Make caring visible

Latest news from Hastings Voluntary Action

News and updates and useful information from Hastings Voluntary Action.

Posted 06:35 Sunday, May 31, 2020 In: Hastings People Tags: Hastings Voluntary Action

Hastings Green Party demands end to local pesticide spraying

Petition launched against ‘probably carcinogenic’ pesticide being used in the town. 

Posted 16:47 Thursday, May 28, 2020 In: Nature Tags: Hastings Green Party

Patricia ‘Paddy’ Stephenson: public benefactor

With an admirable spirit, she fought for local improvements, and saved Robsack Wood for future generations.  Bernard McGinley remembers an intrepid fighter and friend.

Posted 14:01 Tuesday, May 19, 2020 In: Hastings People Tags: Development Management Plan Fern Road Hollox Malmesbury House Paddy Stephenson Peter Chowney planning Robsack
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