Hastings Pier has taken another big step towards restoration by winning a £750,000 grant from the government’s Coastal Communities fund. A further £443,000 has been allocated to Sussex Coast College to establish a coastal industries academy, writes Nick Terdre.
The clue, really, is in the title… Danny’s paintings, which have walked alongside Australian Aboriginal art and come out the other side, sit next to wire sculptures in box frames and the two combine to create a delightfully intimate exhibition. HOT reporter Cathy Simpson visited the show and talked to Danny about the inspiration and motivation behind his work.
After the rained-out Umbrella Parade on Sunday, it was at least dry for Fat Tuesday festivities on Tuesday. Hastings Old Town was packed with people: the event focussed on half a dozen hostelries who imported live bands. The Dragon, which, it was rumoured, had brought in some well-known musicians at the last minute, spilled out into George Street, where the tide merged with the overflow from the Hastings Arms opposite, writes Antony Mair.
The weekend of 15-16 February will see exciting action to raise funds for Boyley Skate Park. The redesigned facility at White Rock opened in 2010, dedicated to the memory of local BMX rider, Richard Ball, known as ‘Boyley’, who died in a road accident in 2002. HOT volunteer Richard Hull reports on Phase Two of the park.
Charlie is from Robertsbridge, where she is a student. Her favourite subject is maths.
A few days ago, I spoke to Maya Evans, leader of the first peace delegation to Afghanistan since the West’s invasion of that country in 2001. A couple of days later, writes HOT’s Zelly Restorick, I heard from local resident Emily Johns that she and Milan Rai were about to embark on a trip to Iran, also on a personal mission of peace and reconciliation. All three are residents of St Leonards.
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