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Women’s Voice are hosting a film screening and discussion about women’s reproductive rights.
On Tuesday 13 May, intersectional women’s group Women’s Voice will host an evening of film and discussion about how the shift to the right in the United States has affected women’s say over their reproductive choices – and how women’s rights in the UK are also being threatened. Erica Smith encourages you to join this vital discussion. Continue reading…
Jude Montague introduces work by some of the artists who will be contributing to a playfully exuberant show with a DIY approach at Electro Studios Project Space Thurs 29 May – Sat 1 June.
On Saturday, 10 May 2025, Hastings will welcome the inaugural Hastings Charity Fest, a free-entry acoustic music event at Barnaby’s Lounge, starting at 2pm. This one-day festival celebrates local musical talent while supporting two important music charities, with representatives from both organisations onsite collecting donations in buckets throughout the day,as the Lounge’s press office reports.
Hastings Council leader Julia Hilton is under pressure to release legal advice which she claims makes her powerless to stop a company carrying out illegal activities on Hastings Council property. Hastings & Rye Palestine Solidarity Campaign chair Katy Colley reports.
Virtuoso Spanish guitarist Iago Banet is about to bring his rare talent to audiences in Hastings this month. Acclaimed as the Galician King of Acoustic Guitar, Iago receives rave reviews while on tour promoting his third album. He will be stopping off at Kino-Teatr on Sunday 25 May, as Nick Terdre reports.
Jude Montague talks to Jack Hayter about his music, the Medway and pedal steel in advance of his visit to Hastings to play at Barnaby’s Lounge on Thursday 29 May.
Photographer JJ Waller says, “I had a fantastic day between photographing Bikes and Jacks. There were a myriad of opportunities to try to make pictures and find new attempts to capture the unique spirit of the day. I have attached a few for HOT to share. Another stunning Hastings & St Leonards celebration. Special thanks to the organisers and volunteers of both events – your contribution is a huge gift to your community.” Captions courtesy of Erica Smith.
A rare chance to hear a world class performance of Indian classical music will be on offer on Saturday 10 May, when the renowned bansuri flute player Deepak Ram will be performing at Christ Church on Silchester Road in St Leonards. Julian Norridge reports.
West Marina St Leonards Ltd, the consortium proposing to develop the site of the old bathing pool in West St Leonards, submitted its initial proposals to the public at two well attended consultation meetings last week. However, representatives of local community groups found that they fell short of their own expectations of how the site should be developed. Nick Terdre reports.
An Outline Application has been made for an undeveloped site beside St Helen’s Church on the Ridge, for 65 dwellings. Objections are already approaching 150. Campaigners have a plan for 34 dwellings that better addresses issues of traffic, environmental damage, wildlife, flooding and quality of life. Bernard McGinley reports on views about Sandrock Bends.
Model railway enthusiasts will be able to indulge their favourite pastime when Hastings hosts its first model railway exhibition for several years. The event takes place at Hastings Academy on Sunday 18 May, as Nick Terdre explains.
On 2 May members of Hastings & District Palestine Solidarity Campaign (HDPSC) and Hastings Jews for Justice took over the roundabout outside Hastings Borough Council’s offices to bang empty pots in an hour-long protest against Israel’s deliberate policy of starvation in Gaza. Katy Colley, chair of HDPSC, explains why they took this action.
Residents of The Belmont, a block of 36 retirement flats in Bexhill, are benefiting from significantly reduced energy costs and warmer homes following a major solar and insulation retrofit project. Bex Bastable from the Local Storytelling Exchange reports.
Practical advice on encouraging bees and other pollinators in your garden, and the use of herbs in skincare, are the order of the day at the Alexandra Park Greenhouse community hub during May. Press officer Lynda Foy details what lies in store.
The local branch of the National Education Union has asked MP Helena Dollimore to stand up for local schools and call for government action to avert a crisis. At the root of the problem is inadequate funding, it says. Nick Terdre reports.
The ParkinSongsters, an informal choir of Parkinson’s sufferers – a disease which is sadly on the rise – wish to invite you to their spring concert on Monday 28 April at St John’s Church Hall in Brittany Road. Tony Gifford, one of the participants, provides a snapshot of singing with the group. Also appearing will be the women’s a cappella folk group Rattlebag.
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