Hastings Open Mosque Day A Success
By Rod Webb Open day at Hastings Mosque on Sunday 3rd March was part of the fifth annual #VisitMyMosque Day, where mosques opened their doors to the general public ‘for tea, refreshments and an insight into the day-to-day life of…
Putting My Foot In It
Granma gives her views on dogs Mothers in Dudley Road in Ore recently had to call in the council after steps to the local school were fouled by dogs – and they’re not the only ones complaining about dog poo. Children…
Local Charities Get Bags of Money
Corporate responsibility might just seem like a fig leaf to cover the excessive profits of large corporations, but it’s still interesting to see how their charitable funding can help at a local level. Supermarkets have a particularly high profile within…
Join A Day Of ‘Inspiration and Perspiration’
Feeling overwhelmed, paralysed, fearful about the future and looking for a way to take action? This is the event for you. The first showcase event of the Common Treasury of Adaptable Ideas will be held on Thursday 25 April from…
Much-needed Support For Men
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th each year and Hastings did its bit (see report here). Fewer people know about International Men’s Day celebrated on November 19th – and many consider it a joke at the expense of…
Egg-citing Fun This Easter At Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
Starting on Saturday 6th April, the legendary free Easter Egg Hunt returns to the Hastings Museum. This fun free trail will take you on an egg-xcellent journey through the museum as you solve clues and win a ; Kim Forward,…
Get involved at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is looking for enthusiastic people to get involved by is not necessary and you don’t need any special or in-depth knowledge of the town or history: what matters is enthusiasm and an enjoyment of talking to…
RSPCA Cattery reopened
Bluebell Ridge Cat Rehoming Centre in Chowns Hill, Hastings reopened on 11th March after closing for over a month due to resident cats being under the ; Myra Grove, Centre Manager for Bluebell Ridge said: “We hate for any of…
Local children produce puppet panto!
Children and families from the local community are working to produce a Mad March Puppet Panto! With practitioners from TheatreRotto, a Hastings-based puppet theatre company and charity. The group have been working together since January to create an exciting theatrical…
Creative New Support For Carers Launched
Care for the Carers update HIP readers on their latest activities The charity Care for the Carers launched an exciting new package of support for carers in East Sussex at their recent Carers Forum on 20th February. This set of…