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Detail from the cover of Cancelled Confessions
This Sunday (15 December), Susan de Muth is launching a new translation of writings by the remarkable surrealist Claude Cahun with readings and a special film screening at the Electric Palace. Erica Smith looks forward to finding out more about a woman who was challenging gender norms through her art a century ago. Continue reading…
On Sunday 1 December, I went along to the first ‘Standing Up For Nature’ discussion group where approximately 40 people shared their views on housing needs, nature conservation and the new HBC local plan. Dee Williams reports.
Have you been to the White Rock Theatre, Hastings in the last 2 years? If not, the new venue operator, The Guildhall Trust, would like to hear from you and there’s a chance to win 2 tickets to a show of your choice!
HOT’s Judy Parkinson spoke to Liz Gilmore about her decision to move on after 14 years at the helm of Hastings Contemporary to become CEO at The Sherborne, a new landmark gallery in the eponymous Dorset town, in March 2025. In Hastings she established the gallery’s reputation nationally as a leading innovator of artistic interpretation and engagement.
Hastings Borough Council’s main website was put out of operation on Thursday 5 December, by a repeat attack from the same pro Russia hacktivist group which brought it down temporarily in late October. Nick Terdre reports, research by Russell Hall.
Alley Way Learning is coming to the end of its three month pilot offering accessible learning to the local community. HOT’s Erica Smith, who is also part of the Alley Way Learning steering group, invites you to the wrap-up party next Tuesday, 10 December from 1–4pm at the Observer Building.
Erica Smith was excited to learn that The Unthanks are bringing wintery songs to Hastings on Friday 6 December. The perfect way to conjure up the Yuletide vibe.
The Baton of Hope, a campaign aimed at engaging people on the taboo topic of suicide, is coming to Hastings as part of its second national tour in Autumn 2025. Chris Connelley sets the scene…
Hastings Philharmonic Choir present their annual Carols For All concert on Saturday 14 December at the beautiful Victorian Christ Church in Silchester Road, St Leonards-on-Sea starting at 5pm. It will be the culmination of a successful year, says press officer Gareth Simpson, who also has advance information on the choir’s offering for 2025.
To mark UN International Day of Disabled People on Tuesday 3 December, local disabled activists have organised an event at Hastings museum with short talks, spoken word performances and refreshments, as they explain.
If you had sharp eyes, you might have spotted photographer JJ Waller as he documented the folk of St Leonards enjoying Saturday’s Frost Fair. The sky was overcast, but that didn’t stop the streets of St Leonards from shimmering with frosty whites and multi-colours.
There will be festive cheer and celebration for the achievements of the past year at Alexandra Park Greenhouse Group’s Christmas Market, as Lynda Foy explains.
Joy to the World, a concert featuring festive music from around the world provided by Sound Waves Community Choir and Acapella Bellas, will be staged at the Hastings Old Town church of All Saints on Friday 13 December, Nick Terdre reports.
HOT’S Judy Parkinson met a worship of writers just as they had completed a three-week writing course at Hastings Contemporary. There are a few terms to describe a group of wordsmiths, but top of the list is worship which seems fitting for this select flock, who assembled for three Sundays in Hastings Contemporary, a place of quiet contemplation, learning and veneration.
Energise Sussex Coast is holding a free one-day training for Hastings & St Leonards residents ‘passionate about making a difference’ to their local community. Energise Sussex Coast’s Gabriel Carlyle explains what will be happening.
Volunteers are distributing 5,000 fliers in Bexhill this week urging pensioners to check their eligibility for pension credit and apply before the 21 December deadline. Energise Sussex Coast’s Gabriel Carlyle reports.
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