Menu
Hastings & St Leonards on-line community newspaper

Archives for 2023 | Page 38 of 41

Young adult carers and East Sussex College partner trial new gaming fundraiser

Young Adult Carers from Care for the Carers’ local project wanted to come up with a new way to raise funds for the charity. 

Compost Community hub at Ore Community Centre

Hastings and St Leonards’ Compost Community held their first AGM recently, reporting on their progress, their future goals and their belief that the future resilience of the town will depend on such grassroots initiatives. Keen to be part of a local composting system and hearing of the compost hub opening at Ore Community Centre, HOT’s Zelly Restorick went along to find out more.

Hundreds march in Hastings to support striking workers

Massive strike action took place across the UK today. Gabriel Carlyle reports on what happened in Hastings and St Leonards, as well as who is on strike next.

Posted 21:29 Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023 In: HOT Topics Tags: , , ,

Why HBC was right to veto the Alexandra Park cycle route

Bea Rogers replies to the article by Anna Sabin, a member of Hastings Urban Bikes, criticising Hastings Borough Council’s decision to refuse the cycle path through Alexandra Park. A cyclist herself, she also proposes a new approach to walking and cycling which, she says, “is less aggro, more peaceful co-existence.”

Hastings Sinfonia’s Valentine concert

Hastings Sinfonia has prepared a Valentine treat featuring its young stars to be served up on Saturday 11 February at St John the Evangelist Church in St Leonards. Member Alexandra Hudson describes what lies in store.

Posted 12:32 Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 In: Music & Sound Tags: , ,

Preventing Plastic Pollution: big event!

If you want to find out about how to prevent plastic pollution on our beaches and rivers, this is the event to attend. The focus will be

Reasons to support your local team: Hastings United!

Out of curiosity, HOT’s Zelly Restorick asked local resident and recently converted Hastings United supporter, Steve Bennett, what it’s like to be a football supporter. Here’s Steve’s response – with all the reasons why it makes sense to him to support locally. All photos by Steve Bennett.

Support local teachers and the right to strike this Wednesday – 1st February!

An estimated half-a-million teachers, railway workers and civil servants will be striking this Wednesday (1 February). Gabriel Carlyle explains what’s happening locally.

Posted 21:43 Sunday, Jan 29, 2023 In: HOT Topics
More HOT Stuff
  • SUPPORT HOT

    HOT is run by volunteers but has overheads for hosting and web development. Support HOT!

    ADVERTISING

    Advertise your business or your event on HOT for as little as £20 per month
    Find out more…

    DONATING

    If you like HOT and want to keep it sustainable, please Donate via PayPal, it’s easy!

    VOLUNTEERING

    Do you want to write, proofread, edit listings or help sell advertising? then contact us

    SUBSCRIBE

    Get our regular digest emails

  • Subscribe to HOT