Yes, the raising money for charity Hastings Old Town Carnival Week 2022 starts this weekend, from Friday the 29th of July to Sunday the 7th of August (website), with plenty to do for everyone. Last year there was no Pram Race, and this year the Tug-o-War has been cancelled, sadly.
Although the Old Town Criers Competition is being held on Friday (website), the equally demure tones of the Tug-o-War referee usually herald the beginning of Carnival Week, which no doubt will be held somewhere else next year. Consequently, I decided to show a photograph (above) of the Tug-o-War from a previous year, just to remind you what it's like, fingers crossed for its return next year! Maybe before? 😉
Anyway, Carnival continues on Saturday with a significant number of events (website), notably Day 1 of the Nearly on the Beach Concert will be held on the Stade Open Space, where collections will be made in aid of Hastings RNLI Lifeboat Station, Pett Level Rescue and Hastings Sea Cadets. In addition, many other events this Saturday, including the HM Coastguard Open Day, Pop Up Makers Market, Craft Fayre, exhibitions and guided walks aplenty, and much more, indeed, never to forget the annual Guess the Weight of the Cheese Tower in Penbuckles window!
So, get ready to make donations whilst enjoying yourself, have fun!
I am absolutely fed up to the back teeth of everyone making false statements and coming up with their own "facts" Sue Beattie how dare you. Were you at any meeting I was involved in ? Have you heard anything from the horses mouth. You make it sound like I just cancelled Tug, poof just like that, maybe she couldn't be bothered, maybe she hadn't done what she needed to, all Claire's fault. That's the impression your "informed " post gives. Here are the FACTS. I met with many individuals, I discussed all aspects of Tug with many different people. I made a difficult, decision after giving every request, demand and insult that was given to me. I decided for the longevity of the event, to cancel for this year. Call me what you like I did it with the best intention for the event and I believe my decision was correct. I have put years and years into Tug I don't need to justify it to any of you. I purposely have not laid blame at any one door, there are many disappointed people out there, laying blame is an unnecessary provocation. None of you commenting were at any meeting, none of you have the right to make up stories. For the record, Kevin Boorman was helpful to our cause. The Fishermen are as always helpful to our cause. I alone made the decision but NOT lightly. Tug will return because of the decision I made this year. And THAT statement is the only one you can believe !
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