An Interview with Dr Haze
HIP talks to Dr Haze, the founder and inspiration behind Circus of Horrors who still runs the show as the fire-eating ringmaster. How long has the Circus of Horrors been going?We were actually nearing the end of our 25th anniversary…
Nature Fills a Vacant Space
A group of local artists have been offered a Vacant Space – a residency, in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre. The residency is supported by Axisweb, a network for artists in the UK. Amanda Jobson, organiser of the residency project, said:…
The Genius Who Lit Up Hastings
By David E P Dennis It took the Briton Francis Crick and American James Watson 880 words to define DNA for their joint Nobel prize and yet, in just 80 words, the genius scientist Michael Faraday ‘invented’ the entire world…
Things Are Opening Up – But For How Long?
Following a change in the Government guidance, things are opening up in Hastings. How long for we are not sure, so enjoy them while you ; The latest is Hastings Museum & Art Gallery who will be welcoming visitors again…
Best Beach in East Sussex?
As a newsletter from East Sussex County Council proclaims: “When the sun is out there is nowhere quite like the beach, and in East Sussex we have some of the most beautiful coastline around.” Referencing Hastings, it mentions “… the…
Politikal Pokes By Lobbytroll
STAND TO ATTENTION WHILE YOU’RE DROWNING! Hard-nosed no-nonsense give ‘em a taste of their own medicine Home Secretary Priti Patel is getting tough with migrants. She’s sending in the navy. I don’t exactly know how this is going to pan…
CRICKET: Priory Come Up Short
East Grinstead 201 for 8; Hastings & St Leonards Priory 192 After victory over Mayfield by one wicket in an opening friendly last month, then a 9-run win over Hayward’s Heath on 1st August in the first August Cup match…
Apprenticeship Scheme Updated
Apprenticeship schemes are intended to give individuals the opportunity to combine classroom learning with a job that allows them to put that knowledge to practical use. The practice dates back to the Middle Ages, when craft guilds would take on…
Business support must reflect restrictions, say small firms
Responding on 31 July to a reversal of plans to allow more small firms in England to re-open in August, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said “Today’s announcement will come as a massive blow to thousands…
Being with others, being in our bodies, and being out of lockdown
An interview with Spike Warwick by Caf Fean I’m a bodyworker, or a body-mind ;I specialise in working with people wanting to soften and resolve experiences of persistent pain, anxiety and ; Wellbeing is important for quality of life, and…