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Centenary celebration of Robert Tressell’s The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
This seminal book is as relevant today as it ever was, and Otherwords Productions are organising a free fundraising event to raise awareness of Robert Tressell and the important role the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists has played in our social history, both home and abroad. Organiser Tara Reddy describes the event to HOT reporter Cathy Simpson.
Private Peaceful comes to the White Rock
Private Peaceful, written by award-winning author of War Horse and former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo, tells the story of a young soldier in World War I, who awaits the firing squad at dawn. Coming to the White Rock Theatre this Friday, HOT’s Zelly Restorick asked Andy Daniel, who plays the role of Private Tommo Peaceful, some questions about his experience as sole performer on the stage.
Peace bench dedicated in the sunshine
On a bright sunny day, with the breeze rustling the leaves in the surrounding trees, the new bench in Alexandra Park Peace Garden was unveiled last Sunday by the mayor. Nick Terdre was among the crowd.
Closer, concrete cancer and a colossus
Bumped into HOT’s John Knowles at Stuart Griffith’s ‘CLOSER’ private view at Sussex Coast College, writes HOT’s Zelly Restorick and discovered some interesting news about the town and a new meaning to a well-used word.
Tune in to a new you!
Is it time to make a change for the better? If you want to improve your mood for the better and build a band of friends around you, it has been shown that singing in a choir can be a game-changer and a positive boon, as far as your physical and mental health is concerned, writes HOT’s Chris Cormack. And the Hastings Philharmonic Choir wants to make it easy for you with a 10 week ‘Tune-up Tuesday’ singers’ workshop, which can lead to a full membership of the Choir.
Artists rally round for HIP fundraiser
Hastings Independent Press, now in its 14th edition after launching in February, is staging a fund-raising auction of local art on Tuesday at The Crown pub on All Saints Street. HOT’s Nick Terdre reports.
Solitude in Siberia
Agafya Lykova is a 70 year old woman who was born into isolation in the Siberian forest, where she has lived, 150km away from the nearest town, for her entire life. She did not encounter another human aside from her close family until the age of 40, and the last member of her family died 25 years ago. Since then she has lived alone. Hastings Filmmaker and owner of the Electric Palace cinema, Rebecca E Marshall, explains how you can help her bring Agafya’s story to the big screen.
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