Rewilding Hastings
By Luke Funnell Under the all-encompassing veil of Coronavirus and the collective pain and fear this has brought to people, I have noticed something remarkable and heart-warming happening: quiet footpaths are becoming well-trodden, previously secret hideaways are now being explored,…
Government Greenwash
Kent Barker argues our environment and our health are being sacrificed as we move out of lockdown and out of the EU. Everyone seems to agree on one thing: virtually the sole beneficiary of the COVID-19 lockdown was the environment.…
The Pub Shed
By Hattie Ellis Lockdown. What did you do? Sculptor-carpenter Pat Seaman and designer Hattie Spice used reclaimed materials to make The Dragon’s Rest, a pub-shed complete with beer garden for their St Leonards ; These two freelancers, suddenly faced with…
Dinosaurs, Well-being, and Covid-19
In this issue we explore the meaning of well-being, have a brief look at dinosaurs, and think about what’s important to take forward into this next stage of life in the context of Covid-19. By Caf Fean “There is no…
Biryani Bonanza
While the recent lockdown may have been challenging at times, it also enabled many to explore new cooking projects (sourdough anyone?) For Lydia Rehana, lockdown gave her the opportunity to raise money for a vital cause by cooking a dish…
Nicky’s Kombucha Guide
Kombucha is a fermented, mildly fizzy and slightly tangy drink made from sweetened tea and a culture known as a ‘scoby’. Recipe by Nicky Arnold (adapted from The Culture Club written by friend and ‘super fermentista’ Dearbhla Reynolds). KombuchaPICTURE: klara-avsenik/Unsplash…
Enhance Your Environment
Free to enter urban design competition Should buildings mimic their surroundings or should they be distinctive and challenge us visually? Hastings Urban Design Group (HUDG) is running two competitions seeking locally relevant design proposals. The primary aim of the competitions…
Blessed Are The Cheese-Sellers
By Hattie Ellis Artisan cheese is one of the great success stories of British food and there are now more than 750. But good cheese needs care, from milking to making to maturing to marketing. Step forward Penbuckles, the Old…
“Keep on drawing – right now, it’s more important than ever!”
An interview with Thom Kofoed Hastings born-and-bred; Thom Kofoed has lived here all his life. HIP Wellbeing editor, Caf Fean reached out to him after hearing about some mindfulness exercises he had designed in collaboration with John Murray of Hastings…
Bakers Against Racism
Hastings bakers joined a global bake sale, Bakers Against Racism, to raise money for charities supporting Black Lives ; At Home Ground Kitchen they raised more than £600 by two sales of donated cruffins, cakes and more. Pictured are some…