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Meeting on Palestine and Israel goes off peacefully

The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign held a meeting on 10 June at which the speaker was Professor David Miller, who lost his job at the University of Bristol for his criticisms of the influence over public discussion wielded by the so-called Israel lobby. The room was full, to hear his criticisms of the state and government of Israel.  Even the Hastings Borough Council (HBC) community safety manager got involved, but there was no trouble. Bernard McGinley reports on an apparently intractable problem.

Posted 21:23 Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023 In: Campaigns Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Defending crazy golf world champion wins back-to-back titles

The heat was on for this year’s World Crazy Golf Championships held at Hastings Adventure Golf this weekend. Erica Smith was delighted to hear that the defending world champion, Adam Kelly, retained his title.

Posted 19:36 Sunday, Jun 11, 2023 In: Sport

Men’s Celebration event

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.

Posted 14:11 Friday, Jun 9, 2023 In: Health Matters Tags:

Radical Chains: Why Class Matters

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.

Posted 12:10 In: Literature Tags: , , , , ,

Naked Heart Walk

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.

Posted 11:42 In: Campaigns Tags: , ,

HVA leads social prescribing pilot project

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.

Posted 19:16 Thursday, Jun 8, 2023 In: Campaigns,Health Matters
Andrew Hemsley

Andrew Hemsley talks about the Hastings and Sussex traditions he loves

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.

Posted 06:00 In: Hastings People Tags: , , , ,

Inaugural Hastings Garden Festival

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.

Posted 16:42 Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023 In: Festivals Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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