HIP OBITUARY Untimely death of an anarchist
Inspirational campaigner and long-time Hastings resident Stuart Christie has died aged 74 Although ultimately a proud Scot, Stuart Christie – writer, editor, publisher, translator, anarchist campaigner and a deeply humane man – lived in Hastings for 30 years. Christie in…
Rural Rides
Tips to stay safe and avoid traffic when cycling in Sussex Perhaps, like many during lockdown, you’ve got a new bike, or have refurbished an old one that’s been lurking unused. Determined to get fit, cut car use and go…
Better Things Are Electric
As we emerge from lockdown it seems consumer buying habits are irrevocably altered, in particular an increased demand for home ; Typically these involve a van bringing shopping and takeaway food to our doorsteps, adding to urban engine emissions and…
When Women Racers Came to Hastings
In March 1933 large crowds braved wet weather in Hastings to watch the finish of the RAC Rally – only the second such event. Cars, 351, or 327, accounts vary, starting from nine towns around the country (some as far…
Stink Over Toilet Closures
Concern about the continued closure of public conveniences in Hastings and St Leonards is growing. Local social media posts on the subject reflect a similar debate echoed in national papers and around the country where visitors have been journeying to…
Kitty May Brunell
Born in 1911, Kitty had car racing in the blood. Her father, Bill Brunell, was a well-known motorsports photographer and pictures taken by him in 1926 show Kitty, then 15, as a mechanic. Her first recorded race, when just 17,…
Space Invader
Walk under the cliffs at Glynde Gap or Cliff End and you’ll encounter a wall of picturesque flowers, the exotically named Hottentot Fig. A non-native species, once popular in ornamental gardens, the Hottentot, with triangular succulent leaves and large yellow…
COMMENT: Banging The Drum…
In common with most people I applaud the bravery and professionalism of all our NHS workers, and not just during the current crisis. As a child of the early 1950s it’s no exaggeration to say I wouldn’t be here without…
Hope For The Environment
Clean air One immediate affect of the virus lockdown is a cleaner atmosphere. “Air quality has started to improve in many UK cities, mirroring what has been seen in other countries that have restricted travel and levels of outdoor activity,”…
Merry Recycling
At Xmas and New Year people typically generate 30% more recycling than usual. Here’s how to ensure you do so correctly. Hastings residents can take Christmas Trees to the Harmers Lane compound, just off Upper Park Road in Alexandra Park…