Friday, 13 June 2014

Midsummer Fish Fest: 21 and 22 June

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The first Midsummer Fish Fest will take place on the Stade Open Space.

There'll be music, street performance, stalls, demonstrations and the Saturday evening will be rounded off with a lantern procession followed by fireworks to celebrate the Summer Solstice.

Provisional programme of events:

Saturday, 21 June 11am to 10pm:

  • Midday to 1pm: Zackery Dogwood
  • 1.30pm to 2.30pm: The Lost Weekend Duo
  • 3pm to 4pm: Cajun Dawgs
  • 4.30pm to 5.30pm: Dende

Sunday 22 June 11am to 5pm:

  • Midday to 1pm: Waking Snakes Trio
  • 1.30pm to 2.30pm: Harry Court Band
  • 3pm to 4pm: George Works
  • 4.15pm to 5pm: Jiggery Pokery

Friday, 16 May 2014

Cemetery News

The next cemetery walk will be on Sunday, 1st of June at 11 am.
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Victoria Cross Recipients -

Born but not buried in Hastings -

Lived and buried, but not born, in Hastings

Sunday, 4 May 2014

A New Book available

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Follow the internal chemistry of Larksea (Hastings!)Morris with its potentially toxic mixture of romance, dance and politics, from the storms of winter to the glorious sunshine of Mayday morning.  £7.99

Tuesday, 1 April 2014

The Pier Information Hub

The Hub is situated in the entrance to the Old White Rocks Baths on the promenade just to the east of the Pier.   Email us.
The Hub
White Rock
Hastings
TN34 1JY
It will be in use until the pier opens in spring 2015 and is the place to come for all the latest updates and to take part in activities relating to the pier.  Drop in to find out more about the pier, its history, the restoration work and future plans.
The Hub is staffed by HPC staff and volunteers.
Opening times
Wednesday 1pm to Saturday 10am to 4pm

Displays and activities
Our displays and activities for Spring 2014 will focus on the history of the pier and in particular the engineering and construction.
Regular activities
Wednesday mornings: Archive group.
Do you have an old photo of the pier, a ticket from a concert, a memory of an event on the pier? Would you be willing to share them with us?  Drop in on a Wednesday morning and our archive group will be able to take a copy of your photo or record your memories to go into our digital archive.  We would particularly welcome any photos that show the structure of the pier.
Thursday mornings: Storytelling & other activities for Under 5s
Friday mornings: Dog-friendly session
A special session at which dogs are welcome.*  Water and dog biscuits will be available.
Access
The Hub has a ramp and is accessible to wheelchair users.
*Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at all sessions

Monday, 31 March 2014

Friends of Hastings Cemetery Update

http://friendsofhastingscemetery.org.uk/

New Stories:


Farrier Family - three sons killed in WW1, seven family members in forces.  Thomas Matthew Farrier - Unmarked grave. Added more photos and information.

Friday, 28 March 2014

Date for your diaries

Saturday 14th June 2014

In Alexandra Park

Celebrations of 150 years of the first pleasure gardens there

Come along in Victorian Costume and add to the atmosphere