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Transition Town news: November
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Transition Town Hastings: the group was established to respond to the challenges of climate change, over-dependence on fossil fuels and economic instability; to support affiliated groups; to provide practical examples of sustainable living; to promote knowledge-sharing, raise awareness and encourage community participation and well-being. It is an unincorporated, non political organisation relying on a committed group of volunteers. Please scroll down to read news for November from the TTH network of affiliated groups.
Nature, disconnection and depression
Depression is on the increase. Around the globe, more than a million people commit suicide every year. Is this a very human, very real and honest response to what is happening around the planet and our disconnection from the natural world on which we all rely? HOT’s Zelly Restorick writes.
Strictly come write-in: November in Hastings
It’s November and it’s NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, the phenomenon that has people globally putting pen to paper to achieve 50,000 words in one month. Anyone, regardless of experience, age, gender or nationality, can join the virtual international community and support network that helps people find their voice through writing – and what’s better than that? Hastings Central Library and Sea Kale are supporting local scribes by providing the space for the write-ins organised by HOT’s
HOT Style: Meet Janet B
HOT’s Claudine Eccleston spotted Janet B walking through the park and seized the moment to ask her about her style and fashion suggestions.
The Future is Green for young people
Green energy and how it can power our future was the talking point at a recent day-long symposium at Sussex Coast College. Twelve high-profile future energy ‘champions’ addressed a mixed audience of students and other guests as part of Green GB Week. The high-profile symposium, organised by Energise Sussex Coast and Community Energy South was also attended by Amber Rudd MP, Peter Chowney, leader of the council and Nigel Sinden, the Mayor of Hastings. Rod Webb writes.
Advocacy Training: personal and free
seAp is offering a free advocacy training session for people supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, physical and mental health illnesses at the Royal Victoria Hotel on 13 November, 10.30am – 2.30pm. Registration with tea and coffee 10.15am – 10.30am. Light lunch provided.
A Christmas Fair full of festive fun!
Local charity, The Sara Lee Trust will be holding their annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 17 November at St John the Evangelist Church in St Leonards
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Latest HOT Stuff
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- Jerry Bergonzi Quartet to play Jazz Hastings
- Council officers recommend more flats for the Archery Ground and cutting compensation
- Labour relaunches Tory fund for deprived communities as Plan for Neighbourhoods
- Two local authors launch new work on World Book Day
- International Women’s Day 2025
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- SONICS 25
- “Spring” completion for Queensway Gateway junction
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