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No more ear-candling in the Old Town

That’s if East Sussex County Council gets its way!  And no more chiropody and podiatry, no more computer rescue, carers’ therapies, massage and yoga, calligraphy, local history group, philosophy classes, bridge and scrabble, art and fruit & veg market. This is just a snapshot of the activities aimed towards older people available  in the Old Town’s Isabel Blackman Centre, which East Sussex County Council (ESCC) wants to close as part of its cuts programme, writes HOT’s Chris Cormack.

Posted 15:11 Wednesday, Jul 10, 2013 In: Campaigns Tags: , , ,

St Leonards Festival is this Saturday!

The St Leonards Festival is this Saturday, 13 July… and it’s even bigger than ever! Erica Smith reveals the programme of events and hopes to see you in Warrior Square, and by the beach cafe, along Marina and in the Kings Road for the street market. Check out the events here!

Posted 14:59 In: One Long Party

Hail St Mary’s!

St Mary-in-the-Castle has succeeded in completing the formalities for establishing its new management structure as a charitable trust and company limited by guarantee under the supervision of an  independent board of trustees. The trustees designate have been meeting for the last six months to plan how they will run the venue. Last week Charity Commission approval was obtained, writes Chris Cormack.

Posted 14:24 In: Music & Sound Tags:

Socialising the economy

The recent City of Culture bid revealed the strength in depth of the creative economy in Hastings and St Leonards – now a new initiative is exploring the potential for our social economy, writes HOT’s Richard Hull.

Posted 12:00 In: Campaigns Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Karate kids come out tops!

Four members of the Hastings branch of Canton Martial Arts Karate Club were victorious at the weekend when they won SIX trophies between them at the NAS UK (National All Styles) Martial Arts Tournament held in Reading, writes Chris Cormack

Posted 08:49 In: Sport Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Dual carriageway

Additional £13m needed for BHLR

ESCC are considering the approval of over £13m of public money to cover increased construction costs, construction risks and protester action, writes HOT’s Zelly Restorick. In addition, Amber Rudd is calling for ESCC to commit to building the Baldslow link, joining Queensway to the A21, costing an estimated £30m.

Posted 21:41 Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 In: Campaigns Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Drawing Paradise on the ‘Axis of Evil’

Local artist, peace campaigner and activist, Emily Johns, travelled to Iran in 2006 and again this February on an international peacemaking delegation. The resulting artwork is being exhibited at the Hastings Arts Forum and offers personal insights into life in Iran, past and present. HOT’s Zelly Restorick went along to take a look.

Posted 21:40 In: Visual Arts Tags: , , , , , , ,

Accordion heaven

For lovers of the accordion this was indeed a weekend to be remembered with not one, but two outstanding performances. On Friday night we were treated to the dry wit, political satire and Jewish Klezmer punk of Canadian Geoff Berner and his stripped down band of violin and paired down drum kit. On Saturday we had the Tiger Lillies, playing dark songs with disturbing lyrics at the Stade. HOT’s John Knowles was there.

Posted 11:35 Monday, Jul 8, 2013 In: Music & Sound Tags: , , , , , ,
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