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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 18 June at 2pm, Peace News will be celebrating via Zoom the first anniversary of the groundbreaking Ziegler ‘right to protest’ decision by the Supreme Court with the four anti-arms campaigners at the heart of the case – Nora Ziegler, Jo Frew, Henrietta Cullinan and Chris Cole – and their solicitor, Raj Chada. HOT’s Zelly Restorick feels the right to protest is vital and invites you to join the celebration.
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