Workers’ Educational Association: Celebrate A Centenary Of Learning In The Community
By Judy Sillem Did you know what WEA stands for? No? You are not alone. Despite serving the Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill community for several decades offering Adult Education to all, the significance of this laudable charity remains a…
Social Media Storm Diverts Palestine Solidarity Talk
A public talk by Baroness Tonge entitled Everyday Life in Apartheid Israel and organised by the Hastings Palestine Solidarity Campaign (HPSC) for 24th January was twice re-located after hostile attacks on prospective venues by telephone and on social media. First…
A Barrage On Facebook
The Facebook page of the White Rock Hotel has a section for reviews – 328 of them ‘recommending’ the hotel at last count. The vast majority of postings are indeed complimentary, praising its family- and dog-friendly atmosphere, pleasant staff, quiet…
Hastings Litfest seeks Local Volunteers
BY DIANA LOCK Hastings LitFest, the south coast’s newest literary festival, is seeking volunteers to help make the event an amazing success story. The festival will run from 31 August to 2 September this year, but we need help before…
