Hastings Contemporary Reaches Out To The Community
Rod Webb talks to John Murray (Learning Manager) and Esther Mclaughlin, (Head of Development and Communications) about Hastings Contemporary gallery’s plans to bring art to the ; The Hastings Contemporary Website proclaims that: “Our Learning and Participation Programme works with…
Walking The Walk
We all get frustrated with the car congestion on the school run, so well done to Ark Little Ridge Primary School for winning the 2019 Walk to School trophy out of ten Hastings primary schools that participated. During Walk to…
Getting Creative With Careers Advice
Culture Shift is a local organisation with a fresh approach to careers advice through its Creative Café careers programme. Set up by Culture Shift in 2012 to bring creative professionals and students together, the idea is that it’s easier for…
Reclaim, Rewild, Rebel
Merlin Betts considers an Extinction Rebellion demonstration in Hastings town centre On Saturday 29th June, Extinction Rebellion Hastings & St Leonards gathered in Hastings' town centre by Caffè Nero. They explained “In the spirit of Waterloo Bridge, during the Spring…
Hasting Squeezes Into List Of Top Ten Places To Retire
New research conducted by Housebuilders McCarthy & Stone () reveals that many Brits dream of retiring to the coast. On the list of ten favourite seaside destinations for the retired, Hastings comes tenth. Beautiful coastline tops the list with Salcombe…
Calling All Charities!
Charities from Hastings and the surrounding area are invited to Hastings Voluntary Action’s ‘Let’s Celebrate!’ Charities Fair to promote their organisation and activities FOR FREE. The aim is to celebrate the beginning of HVA’s 30th Year and promote the great…
To Edinburgh By Bike
On 1st July the Mayor of Hastings launched the Hastings to Edinburgh cycle ride to raise awareness and funds for the charity Freedom from Torture (FfT), dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived ; Moira Dunworth and Shelagh…
Community Ledge #2: John Knowles
HIP talks to this month’s ‘Community Ledge’, John Knowles about life, theatre and what they contribute to each other. Where did you grow up?Well some would say I never have, but … I grew up in Liverpool, left at 17…
An Eco-Warrior is born
Sustainability on Sea (SoS) meets Wendy Goodsell. By Rachel Holtom On weekdays, Wendy Goodsell works with the Parchment Trust, assisting young people with special needs. At weekends her concern is for the environment, in particular beach ; Wendy travels all over…
YES to employment: YES to employing an apprentice
The Youth Employability Service (YES) is leading by example in offering an apprenticeship to a local young person, George Gallagher, to be part of their team. Ryan Matthews, head of the charity YES, welcomed George to the team, saying: Youth…