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Hastings Storytelling Festival 2023: A Literary Triumph in Hastings
The Hastings Storytelling Festival, a nine-day celebration of storytelling, took place between 14-22 October, captivating audiences across all areas of the town. An annual celebration, bringing together authors, storytellers, and literary enthusiasts to share their love for storytelling in all forms. The festival is committed to promoting creativity and community engagement and this year’s success is attributed to the tireless efforts and support of its trustees, patrons, Lauren Child, Thomas Taylor, and Inua Ellams – and the dedicated local producers 18 Hours. Maria Ezobi writes. All images by Sara Lou Bowrey.
Nice one, Hastings RX Morris
Hastings Stand Up To Racism welcomes the decision by local Morris side, Mad Jack’s to rebrand themselves as “Hastings RX Morris”. A statement from Hastings’ Stand Up To Racism.
Dressing Up and Going Out with Geoff Deane of the Leyton Buzzards
Geoff Deane was the lead singer with Modern Romance and the Leyton Buzzards. He’s a poet and a preacher and a very snazzy dresser. His new book ‘From Mohair Suit to Kinky Boots’ is a music biz memoir looking back on the time of our lives. Before he brings his new tome to Hastings for a personal audience at the Cactus Hound on Thursday 16 November, he answers a few questions by Jude Montague.
Hastings students honour cinema giants Powell and Pressburger
Launching on Saturday 4 November is the new Powell and Pressburger film season at Hastings Old Town independent cinema, The Electric Palace. The season has been part-curated by local students, and will feature talks, artworks, workshops, podcasts and more, created by young people in Hastings and Bexhill, writes Annie Waite.
Carers charity celebrates Wellbeing at Work bronze award
Care for the Carers is delighted to announce that they have received the bronze award from East Sussex County Council’s Wellbeing at Work scheme. The award is given to local organisations who have built successful foundations of a healthy workplace. The charity was assessed across 10 criteria including mental health, healthy eating, leadership, management and workplace culture.
Crowdfunder launched to keep Library of Things going
Umbrella Sussex – the Community Sharing CIC – has launched a crowdfunder to support Hastings Library of Things and Make and Mend Bexhill and Beyond. Nick Terdre reports.
‘Secrets from the Greenhouse’ by Linda Williams
HOT’s Judy Parkinson met up with Hastings-based artist Linda Williams while she put the finishing touches to her new exhibition at The Crown.
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