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HIPCC postponed to early 2022
The Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition has been postponed to early 2022, due to ongoing COVID 19 restrictions, writes Chris Cormack.
John Cole kickstarts photography book of Hastings fishing families
In 1991 photographer John Cole came down to Hastings from London to take a few photos of the fishing community. This initial brush with Hastings has, in many ways, been a life changer. What he thought would be a day or two of photography turned into a two-year project. Then eight years later he moved down to Hastings and continued taking photographs of the Hastings fishing community. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths spoke to him about his love for the Hastings fishing fleet and the town.
Councillors’ war of words over Bulverhythe project
The 192-house proposed development project on the Bulverhythe recreation ground has aroused much controversy. Conservative councillors representing West St Leonards have come out against the project and the Labour council’s handling of it. Meanwhile, Andy Batsford, the lead councillor for housing, argues it is doable and essential if the borough’s housing needs are to be met. Nick Terdre reports.
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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