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David Tindle, a retrospective at Baker Mamonova

HOT’s Judy Parkinson visited the Baker Mamonova Gallery to ask curator Russell Baker about the new exhibition reflecting on the work of David Tindle.

Posted 19:55 Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023 In: Arts News
Marcio da Silva

Marcio da Silva, conductor and musical director of the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir

Trevor Jones, guitarist, thinks about the recent performance of the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Marcio da Silva and their next concert on November 11.

Posted 16:08 In: Arts & Culture,Performance

Providing a helping hand for refugees granted leave to stay

The Home Office’s decision to promptly turf out asylum-seekers given leave to stay from the accommodation provided while their claims were being considered is creating destitution on a potentially mass scale, Felicity Laurence reports. Stepping into the breach are Refugees at Home, a hosting charity, and Hastings own Links project.

Ceasefire now!

As outrage over the carnage in Gaza continues to mount, demonstrations and protests have been taking place around the world to demand an immediate ceasefire. Gabriel Carlyle reports on what’s been happening locally and what’s happening next.

Posted 21:10 Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 In: Campaigns

Mary Anning rocks up to Hastings Museum 

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery (HMAG) has a new temporary exhibition, celebrating Mary Anning and fossils. The local theatre group ExploretheArch is also involved. The exhibition runs from early November 2023 till the New Year. Bernard McGinley reports.

Posted 20:51 In: Visual Arts

A Curious Agenda

Miia Forbes has the unusual title of Director of Imagination and she looks back with Jude Montague on an ambitious year in Hastings.

Posted 20:27 In: Festivals Tags: , , ,

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.

Posted 11:20 Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 In: Campaigns Tags:
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