Hastings Town Centre: Another Public Consultation!

You may have already had a leaflet drop through your letterbox, but, yes, another public consultation, this time, from this week until the 1st of March 2024, and called Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections.

We are being asked to share our opinions of the Public Realm and Green Connections project, which suggests 'green corridors buzzing with biodiversity connecting Hastings town centre to the seafront.' See below, not sure about crossing the road though, could be interesting:

During the period of consultation there will be drop-in events with slightly different venues, depending on if you read the leaflet, or you look at the website (Hastings Town Deal), including, tomorrow (27th January), from 10.00 to 16.00, according to both sources, a public exhibition in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre.

Tuesday week, the 6th of February from 12.00 to 17.00, according to the leaflet, there is another public exhibition in Hastings Community Hub, in the Queens Road Hastings Town Hall (Priory Meadow entrance). Whereas the website suggests this is again in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre. At least not far away from each other, I'm sure it will be easy enough to find the event. 😉

Then, on Wednesday the 21st of February, according to both sources, there will be pop-up consultation events at Asda, Battle Road TN37 7AA from 13.00 to 15.30, and at Tesco, Church Wood Drive TN38 9RB from 16.00 to 18.00.

More details can be found at the East Sussex County Council website.

To complete the online survey you need to go to the website, which must be completed by 23.59 on the 1st of March.

Or paper copies of the brochure and survey, plus freepost envelope, can be found at the following sites, remember, the survey must be submitted by 23.59 on the 1st of March:

Hastings Library, Brassey Institute, 13 Claremont TN34 1HE;

The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road TN34 1DT;

Summerfields Leisure Centre, Bohemia Road TN34 1ET.

Remember, this is your chance to have a say, and you have until 23.59 on the 1st of March 2024 to share your opinions. 👍

Coastal Currents Returns & A Busy Weekend!

It is a busy weekend, sorry I'm a wee bit late with this one, but the 2022 Coastal Currents Arts Festival is on this and next weekend (website), but many events continue for another month or so! Indeed, from Bulverhythe to Rock-a-Nore, and further east, west and north too, "workshops, performances, films and exhibitions" galore!

Tomorrow (Sunday 4th) is the second year that Palestine on the Pier has been organised, from 12.00 to 6.00pm, a free cultural festival for all the family. Music, Dance, Food, a Catwalk Show of hand-embroidered dresses, Kite-making Workshop, Market, Talks, Story Telling and much more; go to the website for more information.

In addition, tomorrow sees the second First Sunday of the Bohemia Creative Quarter (BCQ) and now their regular first Sunday of every month events! The event, or events really, will be held from 11.00am to 4.00pm in the Bohemia/London/Tower Roads triangle, the BCQ covers an area with over 80 businesses. Go to their facebook page for the details of what is on, face painting, creative workshops, live performances, wellness and beauty, affordable art, home decor, music, antiques, bric-a-brac, street food, Steampunk and vintage stalls. Explore Bohemia and enjoy the day!

And, of course, so much more to do in Hastings, live music, museums and the seafront; more details of events @ allevents, but just walk around, there's plenty to enjoy...

As if we haven't had an exciting enough weekend already, enjoy folks! 👌

Hastings Old Town Carnival Sunday 31/07/22

The Hastings Old Town Carnival Week 2022 continues today (blog) and tomorrow, Sunday 31st, with Day 2 of the Nearly on the Beach Concert (website), which will be held on the Stade Open Space. Collections will be made in aid of Hastings RNLI Lifeboat Station, Pett Level Rescue and Hastings Sea Cadets. The organisers apologise that dogs are not allowed, and alcohol or drinks glasses should not be brought onto the Stade, however there will be a licensed bar and catering provided.

In addition, there will be plenty more events, including those ongoing; exhibitions; Foyles, Twitten & Cat Creeps, and Stade guided walks; Screenings at the Electric Palace; Boot Sale at Stables Theatre; Big Family BBQ and Picnic up at the Lower Torfield Allotments just off The Bourne; and special services at St Mary Star of the Sea and St Clements churches. More details at the website.

Have an excellent weekend folks! 👌 

Carnival Ends with a Bang!

The fireworks last night were quite impressive, always good to enjoy their majesty! There's still plenty of Carnival events to enjoy today, including numerous walks and exhibitions Garden Parties (see website). And don't forget the postponed Jimmy Read Memorial Bike Ride is set for this evening up Crown Lane!

Plus plenty more to do and visit elsewhere, Hastings Fishermen's Museum, the Castle, Blue Reef Aquarium, and Hastings Pier with the Circus and today, The Science on Sea Family Workshops with Blast Science! See the Pier's website for further details. 

Have fun!