The very almost Batty food quiz 2018
Here in the soufflé and whisk of Christmas cheer I have decided to give you something,. I know, iI know, all you have done is taken, but I’m so generous, that even though you have scraped my bowl clean, mopped…
Biodiversity Matters
Without government action Richard Price sees little hope for the future “Stop biodiversity loss or we could face our own extinction”, ran a recent Guardian headline. UN biodiversity chief, Cristiana Pacca Palmer added: “People in all countries need to put…
Environmental News
Wild Hastings photography exhibition A free and accessible exhibition at Hastings Rail Station until 31 January 2019. Hastings’ urban areas are interspersed with and surrounded by many wild and green spaces. The photographers featured here have created images in response…
Cranberry Mojito Punch
By Holly Johnson ‘Tis the season for family get-togethers, parties and spending time with friends so let’s get in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year! Fruity, fresh and a little bit naughty! This zesty Mojito Punch…
Livin’ on the Edge
By Rod Webb Walking into the Edge café opposite Azur, you enter the comfortably exotic world of Ed & Rosie. Their numerous business ventures since arriving in Hastings 12 years ago have always featured an eclectic mix of design. They…
Make Food
By Kate Rintoul Make Food is a local social enterprise that runs community cooking classes in Hastings. Along with teaching practical cooking skills, we also like to build people’s food knowledge exploring themes such as seasonal eating, looking at farming…
Turmeric, Chai, Cinnamon & Coconut Latte
By Holly’s Wholesome Kitchen Baby, it’s cold outside and I’ve been layering-up like nobody’s business! It’s most definitely feeling colder and with the mercury set to fall further it’s even more crucial to ensure that we’re nourishing ourselves with essential…
Keeping You Well
HIP meets Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health for East Sussex Across East Sussex there’s a shocking 13-year difference in life expectancy, between the lowest - in Gensing ward, St Leonards, and the highest - in Framfield, on…
The Politics Of Influenza
Over the past two issues, HIP has reported that not only are flu vaccines likely to be ineffective, but may also have harmful side effects. So why does the government continue to tell us that we need to be vaccinated?…
Community Cycle Project
Shortlisted For National Award, But Needs New Home Every Wednesday evening since 2012, volunteers at Bike Lab Hastings have opened their workshop on the Lower Promenade in front of Warrior Square to help people restore, fix and maintain bicycles. Since…