Hastings International Piano is delighted to announce that its patron, the internationally-renowned concert pianist Sir Stephen Hough, will give a fundraising recital in support of the organisation at Fairlight Hall on Saturday 1 March, as well as composing a new five-minute work which every competitor reaching the second stage in the 2026 competition will play. Nicky Webb reports
The Hastings Half Marathon will be run on Sunday 23 March, a great opportunity for local charities to boost their fundraising by recruiting sponsored runners to support them. Well ahead of the competition this year, at least in notifying HOT of their intentions, was St Michael’s Hospice, as Nick Terdre reports.
Over the winter, huge steps have taken place in planning the future of West St Leonards. Patricia Walton from the West St Leonards Neighbourhood Forum shares the latest news – and a date to add to your diaries.
Hastings’ women’s group, Women’s Voice, holds its AGM this Thursday, 6 February. The AGM will be followed by an event led by Women’s Environmental Network. Chiara Capraro from Women’s Voice highlights why climate change is a feminist issue.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Jewish, Zionist, non-Zionist and anti-Zionist? And what it actually means to be antisemitic? A clear insight is provided in Marilyn Garson’s new book, Jewish not Zionist, says Felicity Laurence. A talk and discussion with the author will be held on 15 February at White Rock Hotel.
Hastings Sinfonia and friends are delighted to present our annual Valentine’s Concert on Saturday 15 February at St John the Evangelist Church, St Leonards-on-Sea, writes Alexandra Hudson. We have a thrilling programme for you that spans the centuries, offering melodies you know and love and introducing beautiful new romantic works.
Being moved by the plight of Gazans is not a response without consequences. Among those who found out the hard way are the Hastings 3, charged in the course of a peaceful protest against an arms supplier to Israel. So are a number of journalists and writers who have been arrested under terrorism laws after commenting on the issue. A parliamentary petition to end the threat of such actions to free speech has been launched. Nick Terdre reports.
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