BMX
New Bexhill centre for BMX racers By Romeo Cappai BMX is doing tricks in a skate park, isn’t it? Well, that’s BMX freestyle. There’s also BMX racing. So, for local racers, forget the Source Park. The focus of their sporting…
From Skater to Curator
By Nick Pelling Street Art has come a long way – from Manhattan’s lower East Side via Shoreditch to Norman Road St Leonards. It has also become a rather more sophisticated creature than the guerrilla ‘rat’ of the early days.…
Bangin’ Beats and Tasty Meats
Tommy’s Bar & Q @ The Source Where? Outside in the Source Park (near White Rock) with a hip industrial vibe. Tables are socially distanced, hand-sanitiser is ample, and waiters disinfect tables/chairs after guests leave. Currently open Wed to Sat…
BMX: Let Battle Commence
By Mia L. The Battle of Hastings has grown into something of a phenomenon since its initial launch four years ago. Every year hundreds of BMX aficionados from across the globe descend upon the Hastings Source Park to witness some…
BMX: Hollington Rider Qualifies For The Battle
By Hastings Source Park is the world’s largest indoor skatepark with an inclusive programme of events running throughout the year. The definitive highlight in the park’s calendar is next month’s BMX Battle of Hastings. PICTURE: Nathan Joseph The BoH event…
New Water Feature For White Rock
By Dave Young Construction of a new water feature has begun at White Rock, turning a defunct fountain into a landmark seafront feature. An ‘exploded rock’ sculpture, paying tribute to the original White Rock - blown up nearby in 1834…
BMX: The Battle of Hastings – on Wheels
By Rod Webb Walking along the promenade past Source Park a couple of weekends ago, you’d have probably been unaware of a major international competition taking place right under your feet. Glancing at the BMX bikes lining the railings you…
Summer Free for All
You could spend the whole summer on Hastings’ award-winning beaches, but the town also has a fantastic number of free activities on offer this summer. By Hastings Borough Council Hastings Borough Council is offering at least two free events for each…
On Our Bikes 1066
Cycling Festival gets kids involved. Dave Young reports For the third year running the 1066 Cycling Festival brought a host of bike-themed entertainments and exhibitors to the Stade, attracting a steady stream of visitors over both days of last weekend.…