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Hastings charity gifts over 3,000 books to children in celebration of World Book Day

To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 4 March, Hastings charity Education Futures Trust (EFT) partnered with the National Literacy Trust Hub to gift a total of 3,600 books to children in schools across Hastings. EFT issued the following press release.

Hastings’ PreRaphaelite poet: Christina Rossetti (1830-94)

Christina Rossetti, the renowned Victorian writer, had strong connexions with Hastings. Maureen Connett explains the enduring appeal of a mysterious figure.

Exploring accessibility in the creative industry

Today the creative industry remains as important as ever, particularly when so much art is consumed during the pandemic. From streaming Netflix or a performance from the National Theatre, at-home art projects to virtual exhibitions. Art, in all its forms, gives people hope, perspective and an emotional outlet. 

Sally-Ann Hart declines to back call for key worker pay rise

Local MP Sally-Ann Hart was happy last week to meet up with key workers and hear their experiences, but declined to sign an open letter to the Chancellor calling for a pay rise for them. Nick Terdre reports.

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