St Mary in the Castle – still looking for a stable future
A damp summer evening saw a packed meeting resolve to try and get this heritage site back into use. HOT’s Chris Connelley joined them to explore options and ideas.
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Did the polls help?
Ahead of the general election HOT attempted to put the polls on voting intentions into perspective – what can we realistically expect to learn from them? With the election now decided, how did the polls do in indicating what the outcome would be? Did they contribute positively to the democratic process? Text by Nick Terdre, research and graphics by Russell Hall.
Low quality Pier case awaits decision
In June the planning committee of Hastings Borough Council (HBC) approved a retrospective application for Listed Building Consent for fake olde plastic wobbly lampposts on Hastings Pier (case HS/LB/24/00047). Its twin for actual retrospective planning permission (case HS/FA/24/00046) remains undecided. Bernard McGinley remains unimpressed.
Max Baillie & ZRI meet Charlie Chaplin
On Friday 9 August the remarkable Max Baillie brings another concert to town as part of his ongoing Saint Leonards concerts program. Laurie Temple urges you to book your tickets now for a guaranteed film and musical treat for all the family.
The secret life of the Bavard Bar
Creator and host of the Bavard Bar Tim B’vard, aka Tim Crook, takes some time out from his organising duties to speak to Jude Montague about the popular club.
White Rock’s Chocolate Factory is a world of pure imagination
Hastings White Rock’s Learning and Participation department present this year’s Summer Youth Project, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. There are five performances on the main stage commencing with a gala night on Thursday 15 August and running until Saturday 17 August.
Hollington’s hidden Garden of Eden
Deep within a Southern Housing estate in Hollington, there is a hidden Garden of Eden. It’s not easy to find, but once you do there is a warm welcome from Craig, Trevor and the volunteer team, as Dee Williams found.
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