Hastings LitFest - 30 August to 1 September, 2019

Focused on writing for writers, exploring the creativity, beauty and power of the written word across a whole host of genres.  https://hastingslitfest.org/2019/02/18/2019-hastings-litfest/

The Tapestry Project [The Hastings Embroidery]will be open to the public this Bank Holiday, Saturday 24th to Monday 26th,  at Bridge Point Rye, Rock Channel via St. Margaret’s Terrace, TN31 7DE, between 11am and 3pm. 

(Limited Disabled Parking only). Visitor and Volunteer Parking is at Gibbets Marsh, 38 Udimore Road, Rye TN31 7DS) an eight-minute walk from Bridge Point.

Country Park - new Visitor Centre Progress Report

Rachel Ellis of Groundwork Trust reports on the progress being made on building the new visitor centre.

“The build is on track to be delivered within the 12 month contract period. As with any project it is important to build contingency into the programme to allow for unexpected delays. In our case the challenge to timelines which has used up some of our contingency was in the groundwork stages. The dry spring and the heavy clay of the site meant that digging the foundations was a longer process than hoped, the ground was extremely hard.

Since then, things have proceeded very well and the straw work is due to be carried out during September to allow for the lime render to be applied before temperatures drop. There is nothing to give us any concern that the contract period will be insufficient.” 

Appliqué hand embroidery class - Saturday 14 Sept 2019

Join this bespoke Appliqué hand embroidery class inspired by the Hastings Embroidery, an historic piece which perfectly demonstrates the Appliqué technique.

During the class you will apply 6 fabric pieces and learn the following 4 different stitches embroidery stitches: Buttonhole stitch, Stem stitch, Fly Stitch and Couching.

You will be using a selection of beautiful threads including stranded cottons, chenille thread, metallic thread and a flat satin cord.

Bridgepoint Rye, Rock Channel

Saturday 14 Sept 2019

10:00 - 16:00

The class runs from 10am to 4pm (please arrive by 9.45am) and you will also have the rare opportunity to see this impressive embroidery at the site of the new creative arts centre at Bridgepoint Rye, Rock Channel, Rye, East Sussex.

The class kit must be bought from the tutor on the day for £25 (cash only) and will include everything you require to complete the project.

 
You may like to bring your own embroidery scissors and you will be able to borrow ring frames, magnifiers and lights (if needed) on the day.

https://hastingsconcertocompetition.co.uk/event-ticket/belovedclara/

Extra Pub Walk Sunday

Sunday 11th August

2.30 P.M.

Meet at Hastings History House

Lost Pubs & Breweries

Stories from the Cemetery

• Bullock, Rev. William C Bullock - Rector of Ore from 1897 to 1929
• Bullock, Mrs. Helen Janetta - wife of the above, who died in 1952 and continued to work in the parish in many roles.
• Bullock, Canon Frederick W B - son of above, a prodigious author and rector of Church in the Woods, Hollington
• Smith, James Henry & Alice Elizabeth - searching for and restoring a grave, Landlord of the Highland Hotel, and the Jenny Lind.

Updated Stories

• Makalua, Matthew M (Dr), MRCS, LRCP & Annie Clementine First Native Hawaiian to qualify as a doctor

• Mason, Thomas & Elizabeth - lived at Silverhill, Elizabeth a local benefactor

• Williams, James Frederick - One of the crew Of the Hastings fishing  boat, Pioneer,drowned

Cheese & Wine Lunch - History House

21 Courthouse Street

Wednesday 7th August

12 Noon to 2 P.M.`

Local cheeses from Penbuckles

£6 per head

Please note this is the event that was held on a Friday in earlier years.

Old Town Carnival Week - Last Supper 2019 - Bangers & Mash

Tickets Available from the History House and The Yard

Great Bangers &

Mash Blowout

Friday 9th August

Serving 4.30pm onwards in

Courthouse Street

(Regardless of weather!)

£5.50 per head

Vegetarian option available