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Sideshows, field recordings and Pacman in the Park

This Sunday, 21 August, there will be a summer fete and community picnic in Gensing Gardens from noon to 3pm. It is the last of a series of summer events hosted by local arts organisation ATownExploresABook and funded by the Heritage Fund to mark the 150th anniversary of Gensing Gardens. HOT’s Erica Smith looks forward to the event.

Posted 21:24 Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022 In: Heritage
Dasha with the defences on the streets of Kyiv

Kyiv comes to St Leonards

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February we have all learned so much about Ukraine. Coming up for six months since the war started we now know where it is geographically, about its exports – it is a major exporter of food crops, wheat, maize and barley, and sunflower oil, as well as wood. And, importantly, the resilience of its people. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths learnt that through a direct link Kyiv artist Dasha Podoltseva of Seria_project is collaborating  with local theatre company ExploretheArch to recreate the atmosphere of the apartment blocks, Panelkas, to produce innovative, experiential theatre.

Marie in the Margins takes over Hastings Museum, Battle Abbey… and Kalamazoo

This week, the combined power of the 12th and 21st century female workforces have led to a successful invasion of the historic grounds of Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Battle Abbey and Western Michigan University. Erica Smith writes about this quiet and long-planned conquest.

Earthed and Pedlars’ Party to look forward to over Easter

This year’s ATownExploresABook festival has been the biggest and best yet – and there are still more delights to look forward to over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Erica Smith encourages you to get ‘Earthed’ and stroll along Kings Road for the Pedlars’ Party this Saturday.

Posted 21:59 Wednesday, Apr 13, 2022 In: Arts News

Mondays in March are for Model Making!

The great joy in 1970s households was the cereal packet. Vouchers and gifts could be found inside them, and when you had finished munching their edible contents, there was nothing better to do than cut them up to make models. This is why artist Mark Daniels seized on the opportunity to get involved with the ATownExploresABook22 Art Trail inspired by Rumer Godden’s 1972 novel, The Diddakoi. HOT’s Erica Smith limbers up for a session with scissors and cardboard.

Posted 10:37 Thursday, Feb 17, 2022 In: Community Arts

‘Quickening of the Heart’ from ExploreTheArch

Quickening of the Heart is the latest production from independent performance makers ExploreTheArch. Sam Davey went to see the production and is delighted to share her thoughts.

Posted 21:49 Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 In: Performance

Community apple orchard planted in Gensing Gardens for National Tree Week

For National Tree Week (27 November-5 December), four local apple trees were planted in Gensing Gardens in St Leonards-on-Sea. The trees were planted by members of Arts On Prescription and children from Christ Church CoE Primary Academy. HOT’s Erica Smith and Joan Taylor-Rowan were there to help welcome the new trees.

Posted 21:22 Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021 In: Green Times Tags:

12th century stories for a 21st century audience

HOT journalist and ExploreTheArch company member Erica Smith writes about the latest production from this unique St Leonards-based theatre.

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