A new book by respected local author and historian, Ann Kramer, on the topic of conscientious objectors in WWII will be launched in early November. HOT’s Zelly Restorick met with her to speak about the book and her reasons for writing it.
Three members of the Hastings branch of Canton Martial Arts Karate Club were victorious at the weekend when they won four trophies between them at the NAS (National All Styles) UK
For all people who identify as female in gender, here is a poetry workshop run by women for women and all about – yes, you guessed it – women! Aziza Abdullah tells us about her exciting new project at Hastings Museum.
The sale of community shares in Hastings Pier is now under way as Hastings Pier Charity seeks to raise £500,000 to complete funding to secure the pier’s future. To date almost £100,000 has been committed, Nick Terdre reports.
I hadn’t realised, until I read the programme issued by the Hastings Borough Bonfire Society, that all this November 5th junketing derives from James I’s decree in 1605 that the foiling of Catesby’s plot to blow up Parliament was to be celebrated annually for ever after. Why the good people of Sussex in particular, should have taken it up with such alacrity, and still use the occasion each year for torchlight processions, bonfires and fireworks, still remains a mystery, writes Antony Mair.
The Clean Seas Please project team have organised a ‘Big Beach Clean Up’ and need your support! Interested in offering some time and energy to clean up the beach this coming Sunday?, asks HOT’s Zelly Restorick.
A remembrance event for all the victims of wars will be held in the Peace Garden at Alexandra Park with readings, songs and the laying of a wreath of white poppies at the war memorial. As an alternative to the red poppy, writes HOT’s Zelly Restorick, the white poppy represents a challenge to the systems that tell us that making war is an inevitable part of our lives.
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