Realistically, does St Leonards and Hastings need another coffee shop? No is probably the answer. But then what happens if someone breaks the mould and ups the ante? Well then the answer is ‘yes’. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths went along to investigate a new place taking shape on the front at St Leonards.
Some good news on the environment front: after 10 years of vigorous and determined campaigning by a number of groups and individuals, Speckled Wood in Ore has been declared ‘saved’. HOT’s Zelly Restorick reports.
HOT has received a press release from the Combe Haven Defenders about a local resident who is challenging the building of the Queensway Gateway Road in the High Court, writes HOT’s Zelly Restorick. Local resident Gabriel Carlyle states categorically that the project would breach air pollution levels, contribute to climate change and threaten protected species.
Viewed from above, the earth appears strange and decorative as the oceans, mountains, fields and rivers, easily identifiable, shape the land. Georgia O’Keeffe painted beautiful abstract cloud and sunset paintings after she was bowled over by the views
This weekend Hastings punters really are spoiled. On Friday you get a choice of Verdi’s Il Trovatore at the White Rock Theatre and if that doesn’t suit, there’s Faerground Accidents at the Masonic Hall. Saturday offers Oudolin at Bookbusters at 5.30, The Aftershave at Whistle Trago at 6, and at 7.30, Bosco Rogers will be French-kissing in the UK down The Dragon Bar – plus – am I dreaming or are The Fall really playing St Mary in the Castle? HOT’s Erica Smith gets tempted by a musical binge.
Hastings Pier Charity has postponed the re-opening of the pier to March 2016, but promises that there will be opportunities to go onto it before then. Meanwhile the first shareholders’ meeting takes place on Saturday. Nick Terdre reports.
Mercury Prize nominated Seth Lakeman, who has successfully helped to steer English folk into the musical mainstream with his high-energy performances, comes to St Mary in the Castle, Hastings on Saturday 9 May with The Full English, writes Bob Perry.
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