Friday 21st November at 6pm, the official switching the lights on was held at the 'dry dock' in Old London Road.
In the morning, a few hours before the lights were officially turned on, I had a good chat to the electrician who was working on the final electrics, I was certainly looking forward to the evening now I knew a bit more!
Dee-Day says a bit more to his audience, just before getting up on board
Charlie Sharrod, Tush Hamilton, Dee-Day White, together with the leader of Hastings Borough Council, Councillor Jeremy Birch, and Trust Patron and Mayor, Councillor Bruce Dowling, all on board for the event.
They all say a little something before the Mayor switched the lights on...
Bruce Dowling switchess on the lights, to the applause of those present, luckily not too many, or the road may have had to be closed again! Also present were many other representatives from the Council, including Councillor John Hodges, a strong protagonist for Hastings, the 'old town' and Priscilla MacBean, and Councillor Dawn Pool.
Priscilla MacBean actually looks much better at night than in my photographs, which don't do the lighting justice. Indeed, there is a lovely blue 'wash' shining up from underneath, and other white lighting and spots. Go and have a look!
Afterwards, the main protagonists, their wives and friends, decamped to the FILO in the High Street for a pleasant drink and meal, and well deserved too!
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