December was a busy month for Sound Waves Community Choir with several events that together raised more than £2000. The concerts included one in aid of the Seaview Project which raised a magnificent £643.79, more than any other Seaview concert, and Sound Waves’ own Christmas concert, which raised just over £1,000 for its chosen charities, writes HOT’s Chris Cormack.
Hastings International Chess Congress ended at the weekend in an unprecedented seven-way tie. Since it began in 1895, this premier event has put Hastings firmly on the world chess map. Nick Terdre savoured the atmosphere at Horntye Park Sports Complex.
East Sussex County Council would like to hear your views about Hastings’ draft Walking and Cycling strategy, according to which a network of walking and cycle routes across the town is planned to encourage short local journeys on foot and by bike, especially journeys to work, school and shopping facilities, writes HOT’s Chris Cormack.
The ’80s Mania Show is described as the UK’s official 1980’s multi-tribute reunion concert. If you love the ’80s, do not miss this show at White Rock Theatre on Friday 31 January 2014! Chris Cormack is already saving his pennies.
It’s the second week of January and I believe it’s almost safe to come out again now. Despite all the festive fun and spending spirit, I managed to get out and about a few times… this is what’s caught my eye. Photos, cartoons and ponderings by HOT’s Zelly Restorick.
The 2013 Stade Photography Competition winner was announced as Pete Waldron with his image “Rainy Saturday”. This year’s theme was ‘Stade Winter’ and the three judges – Council Leader Jeremy Birch, Yasmin Ornsby, Chair of the Stade Partnership, and professional photographer John Cole – were delighted by the variety of photographers, student, amateur and professional, who participated in the fourth year of this competition. They were also impressed by the creative breadth of vision shown in the 170 images that were submitted. Cath Tajima-Powell, the competition co-ordinator, tells us why Pete Waldron’s image was a winner.
Well, it is the end of an era as Jane Downes, caller with the Catsfield Steamers Country Dance band for the last 40 years, calls one final dance at St Mary in the Castle on Saturday 18 January. However, the band continues, with some additional members and a new, dancer-friendly caller, Rachel Roberts.
The Environment Agency’s flood alert for Hastings sea-front remains in force on Saturday 4 January. The council has urged residents in low-lying areas of the town to take common-sense precautions.
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