Archive: Month: <span>June 2022</span>

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What’s HOT at the White Rock

HOT’s Paul Way-Rider takes a look at some of the shows coming up in the next few weeks at the White Rock Theatre.

Posted 11:23 Friday, Jun 17, 2022 In: Performance Tags: White Rock Theatre

Last chance to see Mazzer at the Museum

Bob Mazzer’s exhibition has been gracing the walls of Hastings Museum and Art Gallery since January. If you haven’t seen it yet, Erica Smith reminds you to get your skates on because it closes on Sunday 26 June. And, if you want a real treat, book to hear Bob talk about his work on Thursday 23 June.

Posted 21:52 Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022 In: Photography

230+ Bexhill residents lobby their councillor to stop funding local pensions with investment in fossil fuels

On Saturday 11 June, Bexhill South residents gathered outside the De La Warr Pavilion to ask Councillor Ian Hollidge to vote in favour of fossil fuel divestment at the East Sussex County Council (ESCC) pension fund meeting on 20 July. Erica Smith went to see why Councillor Hollidge’s constituents are getting hot under the collar.

Posted 21:08 In: Campaigns

Marianne North Botanic Garden

HOT’s Zelly Restorick spotted that there are plans afoot for a Hastings Botanical Garden to be evolved and developed over the coming years. She asks the initiator of the idea, Alexander Wilberforce, some questions to find out more.

Posted 17:05 In: Nature Tags: Alexander Wilberforce, Botanic Gardens, Marianne North, Mizzi Studio, Zelly Restorick

Sanctuary Festival 2022

Musicians and artists join a day of community, creativity and hope on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June 2022 at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery. Sanctuary Festival sends a simple message of welcome to all, with some of Hastings’ best musicians and artists once again showing their support for the act of seeking sanctuary. Dominika Hicks writes.

Posted 14:51 In: One Long Party Tags: City of Sanctuary, Dominika Hicks, Hastings Community of Sanctuary, Hastings Supports Refugees, Sanctuary Festival

The horrors of life under occupation

Dr Shahd Abusalama from Gaza gave a powerful talk at The White Rock Hotel on Saturday 11 June following the screening of the 1985 documentary film Gaza Ghetto: Portrait of a Palestinian Family (1948-1984), exposing the horrors of life under Israeli occupation, writes Katy Colley.

Posted 14:25 In: Campaigns Tags: Dr Shahd Abusalama, Gaza, Hastings and Rye Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Israel, Kate Colley

Help stop NHS parking fees for Conquest staff

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are implementing what is effectively a pay cut for staff who need to use a car and park at their place of work in order to carry out their role and work their 12.5 hour day and night shifts. Intensive care sister at the Conquest Hospital, Jess Austen, writes.

Posted 13:39 In: Campaigns Tags: Conquest Hospital, Jess Austen, parking charges

Fred Cuming, artist: 1930–2022

Very sadly, Fred Cuming died in the early hours of Sunday morning. This article by John Cole is being re-published as a tribute to one of Britain’s very finest artists.

Posted 15:08 Monday, Jun 13, 2022 In: Arts News Tags: Artist, Blitzkrieg, Fred Cuming, John Cole photographer, Landscape painter, World War II