In 2014, Claudine Eccleston was browsing a local history page on Facebook when she saw a photograph of a black flower seller outside 44 Marina on St Leonards seafront from around 1900. She was fascinated by the image and started sharing it in the hope of finding more about the woman. This week, after ten years of research, she was proud to present her findings to a packed audience at Hastings Museum. (more…)
CHILDREN’S author Ed Boxall will launch his latest book at the Alexandra Park Greenhouse community hub in October. Lynda Foy tells the story so far.
Local artists will help celebrate the life of Marianne North in a special exhibition at the Alexandra Park greenhouse community hub on 24 October, Lynda Foy reports.
The Pier is the subject of another application to Hastings Borough Council (HBC). Are they actual improvements or trying to lock in mediocrity that’s outstayed its welcome? Bernard McGinley reports on a situation compounded by feeble assertions and Council indulgence.
Moves to tackle child poverty, including the preparation of a local plan to combat it, have been decided by Hastings Borough Council after the matter dominated September’s Full Council meeting. Nick Terdre reports.
Hastings latest new comedy show brings three TV comedians including Scottish comedian of the year, to the start of a regular venue comedy night in the newly refurbished Studio at Hastings White Rock.
It’s October which means the PhotoHastings photography festival is upon us. It started with a great energy, three very different exhibitions showing the range of photography and photographers there are in this town. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths, a member of PhotoHastings, went along to look.
Hastings Commons is currently running a programme of courses tailored to suit people who have never felt comfortable in formal learning situations. Erica Smith encourages you to sign up to a short course and discover how much fun it can be to learn a new skill.
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