Jazz Hastings was proud to welcome the son of a famous father, Darius Brubeck, son of Dave, and his quartet to its December gig last week. And Victoria Kingham was there to enjoy a memorable evening, complete with unusual time signatures – like father, like son.
The decision of six Cabinet members to resign from the Labour Party has rocked the council only days before Christmas. More may follow, indeed one already has. This sudden re-arrangement of the political line-up on the council has prompted critical responses from the Conservatives and differing reactions from the Greens. Meanwhile, who controls the Council? Chris Connelley reports.
HOT’s Judy Parkinson usually has her head in the art world, and as she strolled along George Street, a window display stopped her in her tracks. What is this new shop Arkwhites, with its tribute to Andy Warhol’s shipping carton sculptures? Are they making a 21st century statement on commercial packaging and mass production au Warhol?
Old favourites as well as less familiar songs are included in Hastings Philharmonic Choir’s Christmas carol concert at Christ Church this Saturday, as press officer Gareth Simpson recounts. Photos by Peter Mould.
Following HOT’s recent story about ‘absurd’ security at County Hall, climate campaigners staged an eight-person protest at County Hall on Tuesday. Gabriel Carlyle reports on what happened.
A critical report of Hastings Borough Council’s management of its finances has been delivered by its external auditor, Grant Thornton, with particular emphasis on the Hastings Housing Company and the council’s decision to build a hotel to be run by Premier Inn. These issues are also highlighted in a press release by Conservative councillor Andy Patmore. Nick Terdre reports.
In the long-ago days before the pandemic, A Penny Pincher’s Christmas Carol was a very popular local tradition. Now writers and performers John Knowles and Kate Tym are reviving their celebrated show. Bernard McGinley reports on some welcome festive cheer.
Every town should have its big band and Hastings has one courtesy of Barnaby of Barnaby’s Lounge. They will be performing in the afternoon next Saturday, 16th, at His Place in a fundraiser for the church’s roof repairs. Nick Terdre reports.
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