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.
The seafront cafe, Goat Ledge is to host a cultural event celebrating the developing link between Hastings and St Leonards and the small Palestinian coastal town of Al-Mawasi in Gaza. In collaboration with Hastings Friends of Al Mawasi, the event will be held on Thursday 30 June. Nic Carter writes.
We can never moan that “there’s nothing going on” in Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea — and here’s something fabulous to capture our senses: Zuzushii Art Laboratory’s “Mind Your Head’ live-art-cabaret seaside special and Sea Creatures exhibition is coming to town — plus a collective beach ritual. HOT’s Zelly Restorick asks performer, artiste and film-maker Caroline Gregory some questions to find out more about what will be happening on the day (25 June).
Specialists since 1993, Hastings & Rother Mediation Service needs your help as part of their continuous fundraising to keep their Time2Talk project free of charge to their families. They are very pleased to announce that ASDA have accepted them into their ‘Green Tokens’ scheme. Alison Rouncivell
Shop Local – usually a sticker seen in shop windows or a hashtag to try a promote community well being and solidarity, but also an absolutely crucial day-to-day process that can make towns more financially sound and prosperous. Lee Humphries writes.
After a long patient wait by performers, director and their audiences due to the effects of lockdown on the theatrical world, Waiting for Godot finally arrives at the Stables Theatre. And to much acclaim and laughter. Godot – typically – doesn’t turn up, but the actors give a sterling performance, combining vaudeville, physical theatre and brilliant comedic timing. You still have a chance to book tickets, with performances every night until Saturday. HOT’s Zelly Restorick and Stevie Stone report, after attending the opening night in Hastings. All images by Peter Mould.
Serious allegations of transphobia were levelled last year against then Cllr Ruby Cox by Cllr Claire Carr, who was recently found to have breached the council’s Code of Conduct in the matter. Cox, now no longer a councillor, here responds to those allegations and explains why she did not speak out at the time.
Andy Dinsdale, founder of Strandliners based in East Sussex, has been awarded a Platinum Champions honour by the Royal Voluntary Service, due to his outstanding commitment to volunteering and service to the community. Only 70 Platinum Champions were chosen in each of the seven categories. Beverley Coombes writes.
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