Did you know that 12–18 June is Men’s Health Week – a time set aside to have conversations around men’s health and wellbeing. Jacy from Hastings Voluntary Action explains why this is important and what is going on in Hastings next week.
Book launch of Chris Nineham’s latest book Radical Chains: Why Class Matters in the back room of The Pig, 37 White Rock in Hastings. Thursday, 29 June at 6pm. £2 on the door. Lee Humphries of Printed Matter Bookshop writes.
The heart is a powerful icon. Providing us with the fundamental rhythm of life, it is a basic marker of our health and as a single point of failure, reminds us of the fragility of our lives, hopes and dreams. Philip Baker of East Sussex Naturists and a survivor of heart disease, writes about the Naked Heart walk, how it came to fruition and the funds it has raised. For all you local naturists – and those who maybe want to try something new and simultaneously make a positive difference to the British Heart Foundation.
A pilot project is under way led by Hastings Voluntary Action which is aimed at identifying the benefits of supporting older people through social prescribing. Nick Terdre reports.
In the first of a series of articles local born Andrew Hemsley, writer, and journalist for the Hastings and St Leonards Observer, tells HOT’s Chandra Masoliver about Hastings festivals that he is involved with that celebrate the seasons.
The Hastings Botanic Garden Project will host the inaugural Hastings Garden Festival from 12-5pm on Sunday 18 June at the former bowling greens above Falaise Fitness Centre in the wonderful setting of White Rock Gardens. Free entry. Alexander Wilberforce writes.
A jobs fair organised by Green Party councillor Tony Collins will be held on 16 June at Christchurch in Central St Leonards, one of the most deprived wards in Hastings, when a variety of local and national employers will be on the lookout for new recruits. Nick Terdre reports.
On Sunday 18 June there is a free programme of events at Combe Valley Countrtyside Park as part of National Great Big Green Week. The events, refreshments and entertainments will run from 11am to 2pm. Transport from the Town Centre to Pebsham can be provided if requested, including by Happy Harold, Hastings’ treasured trolleybus. Bernard McGinley reports.
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