Hastings folk are made of tough stuff. Strong winds, crashing waves, brown sea (thanks Southern Water) wouldn’t deter our fearless swimmers. All were determined to take part in the day of solidarity: the global Swim With Gaza. We joined more than 30 groups throughout the world: from New Zealand to Seattle, Kuala Lumpa to Oaxaca in Maxico, Cape Town to Fountainstown in County Cork. And along the Sussex coastline – Brighton, Eastbourne and Worthing. Laurie Holden writes.
Queer On The Pier is back on Saturday 16 September. Sharon Rhodes interviews the organiser, Wayne Shires of Trinity Townhouse, whose baby it is, to tell us more about himself and the fabulous event coming up in mid September.
The prodigious talent of violinist Max Baillie was on display recently at the 10th concert in his St Leonards concert series, which began in 2021, writes Laurie Temple.
A planning application for a 5G telecommunications mast and cabinets has been made for Combe Haven Holiday Park. This also affects Combe Haven Countryside Park, Harley Shute and Pebsham. The proposed mast is exceptionally high (23.16 metres, 76 feet), compared with recent ones of 15 m (over 49 feet) that were rejected. It comes with six antennae. The deadline for comments (set by Hastings Borough Council, HBC) is Friday 8 September. Bernard McGinley reports.
Jazz Hastings September session features a young musician and composer at the epicentre of a new era of innovative British jazz. Drummer Corrie Dick’s stated aim is to expand the parameters of what it means to be a drummer. He’ll be playing on Tuesday 12 September at the East Hastings Sea Angling Association on the Stade. Julian Norridge sings the praises of this remarkable drummer.
Strollers in Robertson Street on Sunday afternoon (3 September) were treated to a pavement concert by the Big Band: a 16-piece ensemble, tight and smooth. The venue was Barnaby’s (Le Petit Balcon). Bernard McGinley was charmed by the band.
Hastings Book Festival gets under way in mid September, and last week saw acclaimed author VG Lee in town for a literary appetiser. HOT’s Chris Connelley was smitten.
Anatomy of decline: as the next general election approaches, with Labour heading the polls, curious – and frustrated – souls are wondering why the party has spent the last 13 years in opposition. Chris Connelley reviews a new book by a promising young researcher seeking to uncover the reasons why Labour has lost the last four general elections.
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