An interview with troubadour Jason McNiff
Jason McNiff – the troubadour-host of the Sundowner Sessions at the Jenny Lind music pub on the High Street in the Old Town chats about his recent albums with Jude Montague
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Local politicians called on to support ceasefire in Gaza
The continuing carnage in Gaza has prompted a coalition of local community groups and organisations to call on elected representatives to join their call for a ceasefire. Only MP Sally-Ann Hart has responded, turning down the appeal. Nick Terdre reports.
Cohousing offers solutions and ‘intentional communities’
The consensus that there is a housing crisis has led on to a search for possible and different ways ahead. Kate Moran of HOWCH (Hastings Older Women’s Cohousing) reports on an autumn conference.
Good news from the Mews
HOT’s resident shopaholic Chris Connelley finds much to admire at the improved St Andrews Mews, not to mention a spooky Halloween experience with a difference.
Spooky tales from Ed Boxall for greenhouse Halloween
Children’s author Ed Boxall will be thrilling youngsters with spooky tales and spider fun as part of the Halloween celebrations at Alexandra Park greenhouse, says Lynda Foy.
Dear Future Film Festival 2023 is here!
Dear Future Film Festival returns for its third year of films and special events, this year on the theme of Lost and Found, says Annie Waite. Join the festival for short films, new releases, forest bathing, live music, performance and conversation, from 26 until 29 October at the Electric Palace cinema in Hastings.
Pier lamps throw no light on finances
In the tale of Aladdin, the offer of new lamps is a cunning trick by an unscrupulous sorcerer. But what does it mean for Hastings Pier? Bernard McGinley reports and took the photos.
Billy is back in town!
Billy Childish last performed at Hastings Storytelling Festival in 2012 – talking about his artwork and performing his songs at St Mary in the Castle. Kent born and bred, Billy has visited Hastings many times over the years, as a musician and artist – and to support Hastings Pier after the fire in 2010. Erica Smith catches up with him on the eve of his performance this Saturday at the White Rock Theatre.
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