Menu
Hastings & St Leonards on-line community newspaper

Archives for 2024 | Page 38 of 46

Bergonzi triumphs again at Jazz Hastings

Victoria Kingham is keen to put on record her appreciation of Jerry Bergonzi’s performance this week at Jazz Hastings.

Posted 18:44 Thursday, Mar 7, 2024 In: Music & Sound

Ex-Mayor Pam Brown OBE has died

Pam Brown was a Hastings presence like no other. For decades she put her energies and intelligence into improving people’s lives, and she succeeded. She was on Hastings Borough Council for nearly 40 years, and for a time its Leader. She became Mayor. She was a County Councillor. When she ‘retired,’ she was as busy as ever, and took a keen interest in what was going on in areas such as veterans’ affairs, social care, and planning. She contributed a huge amount to Hastings. Bernard McGinley remembers a diverse and persistent campaigner.

Posted 22:24 Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 In: Obituary Tags: ,

Ready, steady, go…parties prepare for May’s local elections

With the political parties under starter’s orders for May’s local elections, HOTs election commentator Chris Connelley previews the field. Following recent developments at Hastings Borough Council, the outcome is unusually hard to call.

First among equals at the piano competition

Victoria Kingham reflects on some outstanding performances during the 10 days of pianistic excellence which constituted the 17th Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition, and concludes that more than a few contestants were worthy of winning a prize. Photos by Peter Mould/HIPCC.

Sarah Jane Morris celebrates Sisterhood

This Saturday, to mark International Women’s Day, Hastings-based singer Sarah Jane Morris is launching a very special album with a concert at London’s Alexandra Palace. Erica Smith caught up with her to find out about the Sisterhood project which is coming to fruition after four years.

Posted 21:57 Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 In: Music & Sound

Peaceful protestors arrested at anti-genocide demo in Hastings

Three local residents were arrested last week during a peaceful protest outside an arms factory in St Leonards. Gabriel Carlyle reports.

Posted 21:16 In: Campaigns

Curtis Phill Hsu crowned Hastings’ piano concerto champion

Curtis Phill Hsu from the USA proved the jury’s choice as winner of the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition when it reached its climax in the White Rock Theatre last night. Report by Nick Terdre.

Scots Pine in a distance in St Leonards - Jude Montague

A meander with the Scots Pine

Jude Montague draws and reflects upon this shapely tree.

Posted 17:24 Friday, Mar 1, 2024 In: Nature Tags: , ,
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