Author Archives: Poppy Prescott
Chris Fagg
The man who fell through the system There were loads of us piling into the hall for the after-ceremony drinks. We were eager to celebrate with the free wine after…
150 Issues of HIP!
What sort of newspaper are you reading? The Hastings Independent is in its sixth year and 150 issues later Poppy Prescott looks back on how it started and what it…
COMMENT: Not OK, Boomer
Poppy Prescott – Kicks Back I saw in issue 145 that Glenn’s been ‘kicking off’ again. In said column, community legend Glenn, 70, reminisces about the “so-called good old days”…
Learning The University Game: It’s Never Too Late To Study
Thinking about going to university? UCAS applications closed in January, but it’s not too late to apply. Here’s some advice if you’re thinking about it and some local resources to…
Changing Hastings
Town Meeting Addresses Housing Issues By Poppy Prescott Last Thursday evening (21st November), 130 local townspeople met at the Hastings & St Leonards Angling Club to hear presentations, research, talks,…