Relaunch of The Hastings Contemporary
By Mia LThe newly revised gallery space, formerly known as The Jerwood, reopened its doors on Saturday 6th July 2019. I was eager to see how The Hastings Contemporary would respond to their newly assigned position within the local arts…
Chaos is a Friend of Mine
By Mia LThe latest show at Hastings Arts Forum explores the notion of chaos in all its creative variables. Contributing artists were invited to explore the theme from both interpersonal and metaphysical perspectives. The gallery utilises its space for the…
Reclaim, Rewild, Rebel
Merlin Betts considers an Extinction Rebellion demonstration in Hastings town centre On Saturday 29th June, Extinction Rebellion Hastings & St Leonards gathered in Hastings' town centre by Caffè Nero. They explained “In the spirit of Waterloo Bridge, during the Spring…
Help the Community Help Themselves
This is a press release from Hastings Borough Council A community integration and networking event called “Help the community Help Themselves” was held at the Cinnamon Spice restaurant in St Leonards last week, organised by Mohammed Akmol Ali. The purpose…
Heavy Horses Return to Bruising Bracken
HBC reports on a countryside management open day and horses removing troublesome bracken sustainablyHastings Borough Council has invited Frankie Woodgate and her heavy horses back to Hastings Country Park in June. Everyone is welcome to come along and meet them…
Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou with Special Guest Hayley Savage + Film Screening
Press Release Friday June 14th – (film screening at ) Kino-Teatr St LeonardsTickets are £10 available from Kino-Teatr box office and online through Ticketsource Following the release of their fifth critically-acclaimed album Fair Lady London, songwriters Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou…
Legacy & Disorder: A Look at Jake Wood-Evans
HIP's Merlin Betts considers local artist Jake Wood-Evans in advance of his latest exhibition Legacy & Disorder, opening at Unit London on the 21st May. Jake has lived and painted in Hastings for the past six years. He has spent…
Picnic On A Platter
Longer lazy days make for longer lazy ways. Gone are the soggy sarnies and eggs boiled to blue oblivion. Eating outdoors is such a treat, especially if it is happy food cooked to order by the enthusiastic crew at PICNIC…
Hastings Care Home Wins National Award For Its “First Class” Dementia Care
By Lisa Pettifer A Hastings care home has scooped a national award for its “first class” dementia care. Hastings Court on The Ridge beat off stiff competition from five other finalists to be crowned ‘Dementia Care Team of the Year’…
Help End Hygiene Poverty in Hastings
Press Release from Chris Knott Insurance and the Hygiene Bank An insurance broker working in the not-for-profit sector has partnered with a national charity to co-ordinate the donation and distribution of personal hygiene products to local families in need. Hastings-based…