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Men’s Wellbeing Festival

On Saturday 26 March, local charity, Mind in Brighton and Hove, are hosting a Men’s Wellbeing Festival at the Stade along Hastings seafront. There will be a number of wellbeing activities to take part in including: interactive art and drumming workshops, mindful lego building, bushcraft cordage making, crafts, wild food and campfire conversations. Additionally, there will be a number of information stalls from local services and mental health and wellbeing organisations. Hannah Richards, Men’s Mental Health Project Coordinator at Mind in Brighton & Hove writes.

Posted 14:04 Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022 In: Health Matters Tags: , , ,

Study trials sleep strategies to help carers and people with dementia

A new study is underway to help improve sleeping patterns for people living with dementia and their relatives. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is behind the new psychological intervention. You can register to participate if you are a carer or if someone you care for has dementia. HOT’s Zelly Restorick reports.

Posted 11:32 In: Health Matters Tags: , , ,

Lucas adds shine to Greens’ election campaign launch

Hastings Green Party launched its campaign for the May council elections with an action day and a VIP visit from Brighton Pavilion MP, Caroline Lucas, who joined candidates and supporters for a walkabout in target wards on 19 March. HOT’s Chris Connelley tagged along.

Posted 21:00 Sunday, Mar 20, 2022 In: Elections Tags: , ,

Council calls off Bulverhythe Rec development

The prospect of a large housing estate being built on Bulverhythe Rec has disappeared following Hastings Borough Council’s decision to withdraw its application. The move follows an unfavourable assessment by the Environment Agency of proposed measures to counter the flood risk. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 21:57 Saturday, Mar 19, 2022 In: Home Ground Tags: , , , ,

Giant jumble for Ukraine at Three Oaks village hall

Jumble aficionados and upcyclers on the hunt for treasures should visit the village of Three Oaks, just outside Hastings, this Saturday, 19 March. The village hall is being put to good use to raise money for the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) Ukraine Appeal, which funds support, food, water, first aid, medicine, blankets and warm clothing for Ukrainians affected by conflict. According to the United Nations (UN), more than 2.5m Ukrainians have fled their country. Sarah Watson, wild food expert and Three Oaks resident, is one of the co-organisers.

Posted 09:38 Friday, Mar 18, 2022 In: Local News Tags: , , , ,

‘Gods and Dogs’! The Rudes are coming!

The Rudes – The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company – have now cast their latest play, ‘Gods and Dogs’ and they’ll be in rehearsals in just over five weeks time! As always, they have a great team of actor/musicians and are confident they can make another really good show for us, their enthusiastic audience. All performances are available to buy online now. Here the Rudes give us a glimpse into what to expect from their latest play.

Posted 15:55 Thursday, Mar 17, 2022 In: Performance Tags: ,

Bursting The Bubble: new film from young carers

Local young carers have produced a new film sharing their experiences, to be launched on Young Carers’ Action Day! In partnership with charities, Care for the Carers and Culture Shift, the film, ‘Bursting the Bubble’, shares the young people’s experiences of caring. The film launches on 16 March as part of nationwide activities to mark Young Carers’ Action Day, with a special screening taking place for young carers, young adult carers, professionals and funders.

Posted 15:49 In: Hastings People Tags: , , ,

After consideration, Council obstructs wheelchair-users

The planning committee report on the controversial lift case in Harold Place surprised many by recommending ‘Grant Full Planning Permission,’ despite the application’s obvious breach of the Equality Act and the Building Regs. The meeting is on Wednesday 23 March, and comments can still be submitted till Friday afternoon (18th, at 3pm). Only after the decision will East Sussex Building Control take a look. Bernard McGinley tries to make sense of the new report.

Posted 21:50 Wednesday, Mar 16, 2022 In: Home Ground Tags: , , , , , , ,
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