East Sussex Podcaster Wins At Gardening ‘Oscars’
Local podcaster, Sarah Wilson, who until recently co-owned Simply Garden in George Street Hastings, has won Podcast of the Year at the prestigious Garden Media Guild Awards, the so-called gardening ‘Oscars’; she was recognised for her weekly gardening show Roots…
Community Action Group To Set Up In Hastings
ACORN the Union is a member-led campaigning organisation supporting and empowering low-income communities across the country to fight for a better life. Founded in Bristol in 2015 as a local action group, it has grown into a national organisation that…
Young And Out Of Work?
This could be for you Sussex-based charity, Enterprise Junction, is launching a new training programme across East Sussex in January 2020, to support young people, 16-25, to start their own business or develop the skills and experience they need for…
Helping The Homeless
By Sally Burr Young volunteers from St Matthew’s Church made Christmas survival bags for homeless people in Hastings with the help of elderly care home residents at Crest House care home in St Leonards. Catherine Harvey of St Matthew’s Church…
What To Do If You Can’t Get A Gp Appointment
East Sussex County Council have issued a helpful guide to making the best use of NHS services in a bid to prevent overloading local A&E services. However, the rise in visits to A&E has been provoked by the decline in…
Europe Is Still Our Neighbour
Visit Two of Hastings’ Twins Whatever our future relationship with Europe, Hastings will continue to maintain its long-term ties with four continental towns: Béthune (France), Schwerte (Germany), Oudenaarde (Belgium) and Dordrecht (The Netherlands). Over the years, twinning has given Hastings…
Birth of Living Streets
Do you want to improve the pedestrian experience in Hastings? Are you concerned about speeding cars, the lack of zebra crossings or just want to make our streets more accessible and welcoming for everyone so we all feel encouraged to…
Need Fresh Air After Christmas Day? Boxing Day Opening For East Hill Lift
The country’s steepest working funicular railway, in Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings Old Town, will be open 26th December for anyone wanting some fresh air up on the East Hill. PICTURE: Kevin Boorman Kevin Boorman, marketing manager for Hastings Borough Council, which…
£2M Lottery Funding To Boost Community Spirit
A £2 million National Lottery fund has opened to celebrate the National Lottery’s 25th Birthday, with thousands of grants available to Sussex residents. The aim is to boost community spirit across the UK and appeal to individuals who might not…
Helping Others Over The Festive Season
Surviving Christmas Surviving Christmas will be a visible presence during the Christmas period, with a Christmas grotto on 21st and 23rd December, , at the Salvation Army hall in St. Andrews Square; a chance for children of local disadvantaged residents…