HEART Looks Beyond Lockdown
Huge numbers of selfless residents have stepped up to help isolated people cope with the Coronavirus pandemic according to Hastings Emergency Action Response Team (HEART). Established by volunteers Kim Batty and Alastair Fairley, HEART has now seen over 1,000 people…
Foodbank Crowdfunder Appeal Nears Doubled Target
Hastings Foodbank’s crowdfunder appeal, launched on 27th March with an initial target of £10,000, has already netted over £15,000 for the foodbank itself and its partner social action projects. Community engagement director Natalie Williams is hoping to see the fund…
Food For Thought
Needed More Than Ever In times of crisis, we find out what we are made of. I am often surprised at what comes out of me when the pressure is on – sometimes I impress myself, sometimes not so much.…
Local Poetry Feeds Local Foodbank
Foodbank Britain is the debut poetry chapbook from local poet and community activist Dee Howard. It is subtitled ‘A mixed bag of poems looking at life in serious, fun and thought provoking ways’. The most important thing to say about…
Energy Advice For Winter
Energise Sussex Coast’s winter energy advice service has restarted. In the first two weeks alone it has saved residents £2,381 by switching to a cheaper supplier or applying for the £140 Warm Home Discount. The free advice and information covers…
PREVIEW: RADICAL VOICES
The Stag Inn HastingsStag Landlord Nick Holt invites your participation Between 24th November and 1st December Nicole and I will be opening up the Stag to a week-long celebration of alternative thought and dissent - we are calling it Radical…
Hungry All Year Round
The Hastings Foodbank, which has reported a shocking 87 per cent increase in use over the last two years, is making an urgent appeal for donations over the Christmas and New Year periods. Emma Harwood reports. Situated at King’s Church on…