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MSL’s Beach of Dreams 2025

Anders Lustgarten has been commissioned to create a contemporary Canterbury Tales for the South East. MSL is southeast lead partner and creative agency for the national Beach of Dreams 2025 festival; a journey through the diverse landscapes and rich histories of our coastal regions. Our focus is the 30 mile stretch of coastline from Dungeness to Bulverhythe, writes MSL’s Kate Hodges. Celebrations begin on the eve of Thursday 29 May in Hythe, culminating in a twilight finale in Bulverhythe on Sunday 1 June.

Posted 16:52 Friday, Oct 25, 2024 In: Arts News Tags: , , ,

Hastings Independents’s motion sparks council action on child poverty

Measures to tackle the unacceptably high rate of child poverty in Hastings are to be taken following the passing of a motion on the matter which was tabled at the Full Council meeting in mid September by Cllr Mike Turner of the Hastings Independents. The party’s Maya Evans explains the thinking behind this move.

Posted 20:30 Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 In: Health Matters Tags: , , , ,

Samhain ‘Day of the Dead’ with Fabulous Red Diesel

The Fabulous Red Diesel are celebrating the Day of the Dead at The Beacon on Friday 1 November, starting at 6pm. You’re invited to dress up and come along to enjoy the fun and the great music. HOT’s Zelly Restorick spoke to Kat Lee Ryan about what will be happening?

Posted 17:50 In: Music & Sound Tags: ,

Green spaces and buildings defended in detail

At a recent day conference, the Hastings and Rother group Stand Up For Nature (SU4N) illuminated the issues around modern development and possible courses of action ahead. Protect Our Green Spaces was a community day to map the territory for those interested, sponsored by Hastings Voluntary Action (HVA). Bernard McGinley learnt how spaces are important for wellbeing and why adaptation of buildings is good practice.

Posted 20:02 Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 In: Home Ground Tags: , , ,

Saying goodbye to County?

The notion of a unitary authority is looming. Would Hastings and Rother be better off combining to manage their own affairs, including activities currently run by East Sussex County Council? HOT contributor Bea Rogers weighs up the pros and cons in what we hope will kick off a much needed debate.

Posted 19:44 In: Local Government Tags: , , , ,

David Preston’s ‘Mµ Quartet’ featuring Ivo Neame, Jeremy Stacey & Tom Farmer

Jazz Hastings November session will feature London-based guitarist and composer, David Preston, who has been described by the Guardian as ‘virtuosic’ and by Time Out as ‘A superb modern jazz guitarist’. He’ll be playing on Tuesday 5 November at the East Hastings Sea Angling Association on the Stade. Julian Norridge shares his enthusiasm for this talented guitarist.

Posted 16:37 Friday, Oct 18, 2024 In: Music & Sound Tags: , , , , , ,

Hastings’ musical witches cast a spell with debut album Crowdfunder

As the leaves turn and the air crackles with the enchantment of autumn, Hastings finds itself graced by a remarkable coven of talented witches, ready to weave their magic through music. This week marked the launch of a crowdfunder for Message From The Ravens, a captivating Hastings band looking to record their debut album and share their unique sound with the world. Sharon Rhodes is spellbound…

Posted 17:06 Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 In: Music & Sound Tags:

Hastings nurse fights ‘houmous’ charge in stand against Israeli genocide

A nurse from Hastings will be in court next week, fighting a charge of criminal damage to a brand of houmous which he says is ‘helping to fund Israeli genocide’. Hastings & District Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s chair Katy Colley reports.

Posted 19:13 Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 In: Campaigns Tags: , , , , ,
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