The Closer I Get, a book of our time (and literary events from 27 Aug, 2019)
A. Vasudevan reviews Paul Burston’s new book, published by Orenda Books.
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Children’s Air Ambulance helps save Hastings baby’s life
Set up in 2012, the Children’s Air Ambulance provides, in its words, “the first and only dedicated helicopter transfer service for critically ill children – a flying intensive care unit.” They recently helped save the life of a Hastings baby who stopped breathing six times, flying her to a specialist unit in London in just 24 minutes. Press officer Camilla Roca tells the story.
Free Morris dance workshops in Ore
A couple of free dance workshops (at Ore Community Centre on 9 and 30 September at 8pm) have been brought to the attention of HOT’s Paul Way-Rider by Terry Alexander of Mad Jack’s Morris.
Carry on regardless at Hastings Pier?
Breaches of planning consent on Hastings Pier have been known for many months. Following coverage of this in HOT, there are four more big signs on the Deck building, there without permission. The Deck doors have new lettering over them, without permission. The inscription for the Birch Room has similarly been obliterated without permission. For Bernard McGinley, this looks increasingly like a slight to Hastings, its people, the council and Hastings Pier. Looking at the continuing mess, he wonders if it’s time to resave the pier.
Dementia – eleven books to help us cope (and literary events from 20 Aug 2019)
A search in the mind for a word that you used to know and you start to worry. Not about the word. About getting dementia. Do you have a friend or a loved one with Alzheimer’s? Do you find it difficult? Angela J. Phillip reports on eleven books that might help us to cope.
Hastings author’s traumatic experience sparks idea for novel
A Hastings author has turned his shattering personal experience of being cyber-stalked into material for a new thriller, which is gaining glowing reviews report the organisers of Hastings Litfest. Paul Burston, author of six novels and editor of two short story collections, was subject to homophobic harassment over a sustained period.
Celebrate outside the Walk-in Centre at 11am this Saturday!
Hastings has moved closer to keeping its walk-in medical centre at Station Plaza – after a vigorous campaign by local people, Labour Party members and union activists. HOT’s Erica Smith is happy to share the news and invites you to gather in front of the Walk-in Centre at 11am THIS Saturday (17 August) for a last group hug outside this valuable resource.
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