Category: <span>Hastings Life</span>

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

Parliamentary inquiry into abuse of shop staff welcomed by Hastings traders

Hastings retailers have welcomed a newly published series of House of Commons recommendations aimed at tackling violence and abuse towards retail workers.

Posted 21:53 Wednesday, Jun 30, 2021 In: Local News

Trinity Triangle Maintenance Club launched – new members welcome

Buildings in the Trinity Triangle area of Hastings town centre have benefited from a “Spring Clean” over recent weeks, as the start of a local Maintenance Club that is hoping to expand. The aim is for owners and others responsible for buildings to collaborate to save money and protect local buildings. HOT’s Erica Smith looks at the difference some TLC makes to the buildings in our town centre.

Posted 21:39 In: Heritage

Road residents to resume charity sale

After last year’s cancellation due to the coronavirus, residents of Lower Park Road in Hastings have revived their annual secondhand sale in aid of charity, as Chris Connelley, one of their number, explains.

Posted 16:51 Sunday, Jun 20, 2021 In: Local News Tags: Chris Connelley Lower Park Road sale

Tribute to Juanita Homan

Patrick Glass pays tribute to a woman who will be missed by the local community as well as by her family and many friends.

Posted 17:36 Wednesday, Jun 9, 2021 In: Hastings People

‘Wilding’ update: live links to events!

Here’s are some links to the live streams happening now (about to start), next Friday and next Sunday from ‘Wilding’ – “so we can bring nature, live art and music to those unable to leave their homes (or who couldn’t get tickets!”, says Beccy Mccray of The Wood People Connective. The links below offer you the chance to watch them back on demand afterwards too.

Posted 14:57 Saturday, Jun 5, 2021 In: Nature

‘Wilding’ with Wood People Connective

In collaboration with the local community and various high profile artists, The Wood People Connective have co-created a beautiful, free, forest art fest called ‘Wilding’, offering us live music from Gwyneth Herbert, art installations with 6 local artists, storytelling and craft workshops. ALL WELCOME! Fully inclusive and free of charge. Spread the word!

Posted 21:31 Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021 In: Nature Tags: Beccy Mccray Gwyneth Herbert The Wood People Connective