Community Ledge #10: Will Stevens
Men have been elbowed off the Ledge recently so we’re coming back with a colourful character, well known to many in the community as William the Cone-Queror: a kind of Pied Piper of the seafront, enigmatically plying his trade in…
Hastings’ Response To A Crisis
One of the good aspects of a crisis is the way people come together. What we are not so good at is seeing things coming. But on Thursday 12th March, when not a single case had been reported in East…
Surviving a Brain Tumour
Alexandra Smith shares her experiences of living through a medical ; It’s taken me a very long time to feel able to share my story, but I’d like to raise awareness of brain tumours and potentially help save people’s lives…
Pip, Pip Hooray For Swan House
World Class Marmalade Maker Like many bed & breakfasts, five-star Swan House in Hastings prides itself on preparing and serving its very own marmalade. It makes all the difference to discerning guests. But now it can well and truly celebrate…
Memories of The Crest Playgroup
The Crest Playgroup closed in 2016 after 52 years and plans were afoot to hold an exhibition during Old Town Week this year to commemorate the half century the playgroup was running in Hastings Old ; The idea was to…
In2play Outdoor Rated Outstanding
In2play Outdoor is proud to announce that they have achieved an Ofsted rating of Outstanding on their first inspection in December 2019 – to go with the Outstanding rating already awarded to In2play Creative in 2017. In2play CIC have been…
Fundraising Appeal For Hope Kitchen
Hope Kitchen has been offering hot food and peer support to some of the most vulnerable in Hastings since charitable organisation is run by a team of dedicated volunteers, on a twice weekly basis, every Thursday and Saturday night from…
Who Owns England?
By Julia Hilton Hastings Green Party and Printed Matter Bookshop are co-hosting author Guy Shrubsole talking about his book Who Owns England? on Monday 23rd March at pm at St Mary in the Castle Cafe, entrance by £2 donation on…
Having Fun With Words
The Hastings & St Leonards Priory Cricket Club has launched a writing competition with the aim of breaking down the barriers between literacy and sport. The website asks entrants to “excite us with your amazing writing”. Entries can be poems…
Maths Craziness For Sussex Schools
To celebrate World Maths Day 2020, Hastings Adventure Golf is offering Sussex pupils the chance to scoop rewards for their school. For the third year running, the crazy golf attraction is promoting the key role that maths plays in everyday…