Category: <span>HOT Blogs</span>

Time for change, say Tories

HOT has asked the four local parties for a brief rundown of their policies and reasons why you should vote for them. First out of the blocks are the Conservatives, who launched their election campaign last Saturday.

Posted 17:26 Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022 In: Elections 2022 Tags: conservatives Council labour

Lucas adds shine to Greens’ election campaign launch

Hastings Green Party launched its campaign for the May council elections with an action day and a VIP visit from Brighton Pavilion MP, Caroline Lucas, who joined candidates and supporters for a walkabout in target wards on 19 March. HOT’s Chris Connelley tagged along.

Posted 21:00 Sunday, Mar 20, 2022 In: Elections 2022 Tags: Caroline Lucas Chris Connelley Green Party

Calling All Teachers: Free CPD Session on Improving Outcomes for Children from Refugee Backgrounds

For the past year The Refugee Buddy Project has been researching and writing a report on the experiences of local refugee families in education. This report will be launched at a free CPD (Continuing Professional Development) event for teachers and educationalists on 18th November 2021 4.30pm at the Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. There will be refreshments as well as free resources for attendees.

Posted 13:26 Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021 In: Education Tags: Refugee Buddy Project

Teaching and learning during a pandemic

Contrary to criticism from some sections of the media and public, teachers have been working harder than ever over the last 15 months. Secondary school teacher Laura Chamberlain explains how she and her students adapted to the pressures of working from home while schools were closed to all but the most vulnerable of students and the children of key workers.

Posted 15:01 Thursday, Jul 1, 2021 In: Education

Meet: Jender Anomie

HOT’s Claudine Eccleston spotted Jender and her mysterious friend at Tommy’s Pizza on Norman Road, St Leonards-on-Sea. With such a strong unique look, more information was required…

Posted 16:53 Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 In: HOT Style Tags: Best street style create Hastings HOT fashion. HOT Style jender anomie masks Recycled Fashion St Leonards style an fashion wear a mask

A review of Full Stop: an anthology

Full Stop is an anthology of creative writing by children and young people in Hastings and the surrounding area written during the 2020 lockdown. Writers from as young as three contributed to this little book of surprises, writes HOT’S

Posted 12:01 Sunday, Sep 6, 2020 In: New writing Tags: bookshops Charity for Kids charity support creativity Hastings Magdalen and Lasher Charity Printed Matter Book Busters Queens Road St Leonards Teddy Tinkers The Bookkeeper Bookshop Writing writing group young writers Youth and children

News from Community Energy South

Here is an update on the activities and achievements of Community Energy South, established in 2013 as an umbrella organisation and regional hub enabling its members (local community energy groups and community organisations) to grow as sustainable low carbon businesses in the South East of England.

Posted 08:52 Monday, Apr 13, 2020 In: Energy,Energy Wise Tags: Community Energy South

Young writers offered isolation challenge

Budding young writers in Hastings and surrounding areas are being encouraged to use their creative skills during the coronavirus lockdown writes Alison Steel on behalf of the Hastings Young Writers’ Group.

Posted 11:11 Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020 In: Hastings Bookchat Tags: