Residents of Hastings and St Leonards travelled to London on Wednesday 4 June to join the national ‘Red line for Palestine’ protest, demanding an end to UK arms sales to Israel. Gabriel Carlyle reports.
On Thursday 19 June, artists, musicians and poets are raising funds for the Refugee Buddy Project during Refugee Week by holding a FREE Gig/Party and sharing their words and music at the Printworks. The evening has been put together by the team behind Poet Town, a new collection of poetry by the bards of Hastings and thereabouts. Jude Montague tells us more.
Local community benefit society Energise Sussex Coast is calling on people to travel to London on Wednesday 9 July to support community energy at a national climate lobby of Parliament. Energise Sussex Coast’s Gabriel Carlyle explains.
Caroline Gregory, curator of Extraordinary Odyssey, talks to Jude Montague about the upcoming exhibition.
Councillors on Hastings Borough Council’s Green-only cabinet are facing criticism from local campaign groups over the Council’s refusal to consult with residents on their Local Plan for Hastings. Alexia Masardo from the West Marina Partnership explains why they’re angry.
A group of bailiffs from ‘Ethical Evictions’ served up a people-powered eviction notice on General Dynamics in Hastings last week, stating the arms company was in breach of the terms of its lease. Hastings & District Palestine Solidarity Campaign (HDPSC)’s Katy Weitz explains more.
Tuesday 1 July sees the band Florescent guesting at the Jenny Lind in Hastings Old Town. Jude Montague talks to the band about their sound. Florescent is a four-piece alternative rock band known for blending elements of classic rock with modern alternative influences.
The show Sex and Success in Sussex at Electro Studios Project Space brought together artists from London and Hastings for a varied and modern exhibition running from 30 May to 1 June. Jude Montague reflects.
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