Spirit of Plaice

Fishing for a sense of place: major new survey
http://hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/hastings-life/hastings-people/fishing-survey-under-control-nt

A survey has been launched to find out how the fishing fleet influences the way people feel about Hastings.  Working with the Hastings Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG), the University of Greenwich’s School of Science is conducting a major new survey, called Sensing Fishing Places, to find out how marine fishing contributes to a sense of place in Hastings.

If you live or work in Hastings and would like to take part in this survey, please go to the following link to complete the survey online.  Or, for a paper copy of the survey, please contact Dr Julie Urquhart at GIFS@greenwich.ac.uk, telephone 0208 331 8227/9751 or pick one up at the University of Brighton in Hastings campus reception in Priory Square.  The survey will run until 19 April 2013. Join others in shaping the voice of what marine fishing means for our coastal communities today.

Help!

The OHPS is in desperate need of a Treasurer and possibly someone willing to help with financial routines at The fishermen’s Museum.

Our current treasurer has given sterling service for many years and over a year ago announced her intention to resign,.but she has soldiered on in the interim while we look for a replacement.

If you can help please contact Carol Porter on 812662, or Anne Scott at the History House. 424744 or email.

Getting excited about a roundabout…

Maquettes of the two sculptures shortlisted from seven internationally known artists’ works for Pelham Roundabout have been unveiled.
http://hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/arts-culture/arts-news/pelham-roundabout-sculpture

A mobile exhibition van will be set up to view the shortlisted prize-entries as follows:
Friday 8 March 2013  -  at Pelham carpark on the seafront   10-4pm
Saturday 9 March 2013 – Robertson Street outside Debenhams  10-4pm   Sunday 10 March 2013 –  Stade Open Space                   10-4pm

Friends of Hastings Cemetery–updates

Updated

• Richard Nelson Jones
• Charles Vigant Monterossi de Falbe [Carl]

New Stories:

• Sir William Laird Clowes - author, poet, Naval writer
• William Spence Percival - Civil Servant in China, adventurer, author
• Emma Jane Ewbank / Rev. Charles Augustus Ewbank- Church, Adelaide, South Australia

Friends of Hastings Cemetery Update

George Monger V.C. has been updated - see page 2

New Stories:

Lieut.Col the Hon Gilbert Elliot Rifle Brigade

Katherine Ann Childers, wife of above

Alfred Thomas Saville 1839- 1915 Missionary

Frederick Chamier (1796–1870) Novelist, Naval Captain

Charles Vigant Monterossi de Falbe Captain, Royal Danish Navy

Edward Preston - Talk on Marianne North

Monday 18^th February

Please Note

This is at 10:30

At

Parish Community Club

Crypt of St Mary Star of the Sea

(Bourne Entrance)

February Newsletter

This is now available online at http://ohps.org.uk/OHPS_Newsletters/OHPS_Newsletter_Feb_2013.pdf

"The grave's a fine and private place...."

• Saturday 16th February at 5.30 PM

Exploring history in Hastings Cemetery – Anne Scott and members of the project Please book, tickets free!

Hastings in the Days of Sail – Fishing Vessels

Friday 15th February – 7PM
Hastings History House
21 Courthouse Street
01424424744

Steve Peak explains the varying fishing vessels

Country Park members free

otherwise £2 admission

Lost Streets Exhibition

 

Hollington  -  St Leonards  –  Silverhill  -  Ore   –  Halton  -  Old Town

Hastings History House Award

 

Anne accepting Certificate of Merit from Mayor & Hastings Week Chair Nigel Hogben for History House's contribution to Hastings Week. (Thanks to Ion Castro)

Nick Austin – The Real Site of the Battle of Hastings

Please note that the talk due to take place this weekend has been cancelled, or postponed.

“Some Pubs, Inns and Beer Houses of Hastings” an illustrated talk by John Hodges

• Saturday 12th January at 5.30 PM

A repeat performance by popular demand Tickets - £2.00 Tel:424744

Winter Programme

• Saturday 12th January at 5.30 PM

A repeat performance by popular demand
“Some Pubs, Inns and Beer Houses of Hastings” an illustrated talk by John Hodges
Tickets - £2.00 Tel:424744

• Saturday 16th February at 5.30 PM

‘The grave’s a fine and private place….’ Exploring history in Hastings Cemetery – Anne Scott and members of the project
Please book, tickets free! Tel:424744

• Saturday March 16th at 5.30 PM

“An Old Town Boy Made Good” – We are delighted to welcome The High Sheriff for East Sussex, David Allam, to tell us the story of a boy’s rise in the world from All Saints Street in the 19th Century.
Tickets - £2.00 Tel:424744