Carnival Week Thursday:

Hastings Old Town Carnival Week continues this Thursday (website) with many more events, including walks, for example the free OHPS guided walk of the old town (see older blog), Guess the Weight of Cheese, Great Whelk Eating Competition and Grand Charity Auction! Carry on enjoying the week folks!

Carnival Week: Tuesday 6th August!

The carnival week continues to entertain, including the legendary Crown Lane Bike Race from 5.30 pm and not easy at all (website), the OHPS led Old Town Guided Walk from 2.30 pm and another on Thursday too (see blog for last week as same details, and the lift still was under maintenance earlier today), continuation of the Guess the Weight of the Cheese, Free Music, Winkle Tossing, many more guided walks, a Hastings Lifeboat Station Open Day, and much more to enjoy (website), please do!



Old Town Guided Walk

Tomorrow afternoon (16th July) sees the continuation of the regular Tuesday Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) free guided walk of Hastings Old Town (website). If you wish to take part, and it is well worth it, meet up by the top of the West Hill Lift (lower entrance at the west end of George Street) by 2.30pm. An OHPS volunteer will guide your exploration of the historic buildings of the old town, the twittens and the cat creeps, and tell you why 'celebrities of their day flocked to Hastings' and, indeed, why many still do!

The walk proceeds gently downhill, with some steps, and lasts about 2 hours. It is provided free of charge, though the OHPS would be grateful for any donations made, many thanks. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is sensible, and the weather forecast is for a sunny day, so please be prepared, particularly, if like me, you catch the sun quickly, hat and/or Factor 50 may well be appropriate, and enjoy yourselves!

Tuesday's Old Town Walk + Lifeboat Quiz Night...

This afternoon the Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) will be leading their regular Tuesday afternoon free guided walk of Hastings Old Town, which will be meeting by the top of the West Hill Lift at 2.30pm. You will be shown around the old town, with its historic buildings, twittens, and plentiful stories, by a volunteer guide from the OHPS, who will also explain the huge number of talented celebrities of their age who have visited and/or lived here, and still do, eg a number of the Pre-Raphaelites in the 19th century (blog).

The walk proceeds across the West Hill and gently downhill into Hastings Old Town, with a number of steps included, and lasts about 2 hours. This guided walk is free of charge, though the OHPS, a registered charity, would be very grateful for all donations made, many thanks (website). You are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, and the weather is forecast to be sunny all day (Met Office), so Factor 50 and/or head covering may well be required. Have a good afternoon!

Later on, this evening, starting at 7.30pm, there will be a Quiz Night at East Hastings Sea Angling Association by the Stade in aid of Hastings Lifeboat (facebook page). There will be a maximum of 4 people allowed per team, at a cost of £2.50 per person, with complimentary nibbles provided, good luck if you enter!

Old Town Walk this afternoon...

Well, hopefully my IT issues have been sorted out now, so, fingers crossed, I should be sharing more blogs again, watch this space please!

This afternoon the Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) will be leading their regular Tuesday afternoon free guided walk of Hastings Old Town, which will be meeting by the top of the West Hill Lift at 2.30pm. You will be shown around the old town, with its historic buildings, twittens, and stories, by a volunteer guide from the OHPS, who will also explain the huge number of talented celebrities of their age who have visited and/or lived here, and still do, eg a number of the Pre-Raphaelites in the 19th century (blog).

The walk proceeds across the West Hill and gently downhill into Hastings Old Town, with a number of steps included, and lasts about 2 hours. This guided walk is free of charge, though the OHPS, a registered charity, would be very grateful for all donations made, many thanks (website). You are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, and the weather is forecast to be cloudy with sunny periods (Met Office), so Factor 50 and/or head covering may be required.

Have a good afternoon!

Hastings Old Town Guided Walk this afternoon

The weekly Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) Tuesday afternoon guided walk of Hastings Old Town, ie of the "premier ancient Cinque Port," meets up by the top of the West Hill lift at 2.30pm this afternoon. There is a wealth of historic buildings, twittens and cat-creeps to explore in the old town, and the volunteer guide will explain why celebrities of their day (for example, the Pre-Raphaelites in the 19th century, see older blog) have, and still do, flock to Hastings. 

The walk will proceed gently downhill, including a number of steps, and lasts about 2 hours. The guided walk is provided free of charge, although the OHPS (charity) would be grateful for all donations given, many thanks; see their website. It's worth wearing comfortable walking shoes, obviously, and the forecast suggests it will be bright and sunny again today (Met Office), indeed blue skies for a week (! fingers crossed!) so be prepared with some Factor 50 applied, or with a hat/head covering if, like me, you redden as soon as the sun casts its rays at you! 

Enjoy your day!

Hastings Old Town Walk

The first Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) 2018 Tuesday afternoon guided walk of Hastings Old Town was last week, oops, apologies for missing it! But the second free guided walk of the old town this year, ie of the "premier ancient Cinque Port," meets up by the top of the West Hill lift at 2.30pm this afternoon. There is a wealth of historic buildings, twittens and cat-creeps to explore in the old town, and the volunteer guide will explain why celebrities of their day (for example, the Pre-Raphaelites in the 19th century, see blog) have, and still do, flock to Hastings. 

The walk will proceed gently downhill, including a number of steps to manage, and lasts about 2 hours. The guided walk is provided free of charge, though the OHPS would be grateful for all donations given, many thanks; see their website. It's worth wearing comfortable walking shoes, obviously, and the forecast suggests it will be bright and sunny again today, so be prepared with Factor 50 or hat/head covering if, like me, you redden as soon as the sun casts its rays on you! 

Do enjoy the afternoon. 

Old Town Walk

This afternoon, Tuesday 27th June, you can join the Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) for a tour of Hastings Old Town, the "premier ancient Cinque Port," meeting up at 2.30pm at the top of the West Hill lift. There is a wealth of historic buildings, twittens and cat-creeps to see around the town, and find out why the celebrities of their day did, and still do, flock to Hastings. A volunteer guide will lead the walk, which proceeds gently downhill, but there are steps to manage too. The walk lasts about 2 hours and is free, but the OHPS would be grateful for donations, many thanks, see their website.

And remember to wear at least a shower-proof jacket as light rain is forecast, and I'd suggest you wear comfortable walking shoes too, enjoy the day!

Interesting free guided walk today and event tomorrow!

This afternoon, Tuesday 30th May, join the Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) for a tour of Hastings Old Town, the "premier ancient Cinque Port," meeting up at 2.30pm at the top of the West Hill lift. There is a wealth of historic buildings, twittens and cat-creeps to see around the town, and find out why the celebrities of their day did, and still do, flock to Hastings! A volunteer guide will lead the walk, which proceeds gently downhill, but there are steps to manage too. The walk lasts about 2 hours and is free, but the OHPS would be grateful for donations, many thanks, see their website.

I noticed on their facebook page that both Hastings lifeboats will be launched on their fortnightly exercise tomorrow evening, Wednesday 31st May, 6pm to 8pm (though subject to operations). They recommend the harbour arm for the best view; for more details about the RNLI Hastings Lifeboat go to their website, or facebook or twitter accounts.

Root 1066 and Old Town Walk continue...

The Root 1066 Festival of Contemporary Arts continues, of course, until the 16th of October, including the ongoing The Story of Hastings in 66 Objects at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, and, at various locations, The Flat Pack Castle and I Am A Norman (see website for more details, and details of other events).

Tuesday afternoon also sees the regular free Old Town Guided Walk, meeting up at 2.30pm by the top of the West Hill Lift. See the Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) website for more details of this and their other guided walks. Although the walk is free, the OHPS, a registered charity, always appreciates donations, many thanks!

Old Town Walk Tuesday!

Excuse me if I seem to be repeating myself, but...

Following The Stade Walk Bank Holiday Monday, this Tuesday afternoon sees the regular free Old Town Guided Walk, which meets up at 2.30pm by the top of the West Hill Lift. See the Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) website for more details of this and their other guided walks. Although the walk is free, the OHPS, a registered charity, always appreciates donations, many thanks!

The weather forecast is good, and a little cooler than of late, so enjoy!

Old Town Guided Walk today from 2.30pm.

Following The Stade Walk yesterday, this afternoon sees the regular free Tuesday Old Town Guided Walk, which meets up at 2.30pm by the top of the West Hill Lift. See the Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) website for more details of this and their other guided walks. Although the walk is free, the OHPS, a registered charity, always appreciates donations, many thanks!

The weather forecast is good, although a little cooler than of late, so enjoy!

Free Old Town Guided Walk this Tuesday 20th.

This afternoon, don't forget the regular free Tuesday Old Town Guided Walk meets up at 2.30pm at the top of the West Hill Lift (the bottom of which is at the west end of George Street, should you not wish to climb up!).  See the Old Hastings Preservation Society (OHPS) website for more details of this and other guided walks. Although free, a donation to the OHPS, a charity, would be appreciated, many thanks!

The weather forecast is blue skies and sun, so don't forget your factor 20+ and hat!

St Mary's Restaurant + Walk.

Well, I've been waiting for the new management of St Mary's Restaurant, below St Mary in the Castle, to reopen the restaurant/cafe, but not a lot appears to be happening. I had a chat with someone in the know, and we'll have a little longer to wait, some technical problem apparently...

Oh, and don't forget the free guided 'old town' walk that starts up at the top of the West Hill Lift at 2.30pm this afternoon; see the Old Hastings Preservation Society website for more details of this, and of their Stade guided walks.