Memorial and snow...

I just walked back from the old town, I took this photograph of the excellent memorial to Ron Everett (Popeye - blog) in Butlers Gap, George Street, and it's already snowing, but very light, expecting more tomorrow...

Popeye Memorial in Butlers Gap.

Photograph thanks to Sid Saunders

A memorial to local character Popeye (Ron Everett) was unveiled yesterday by his daughter Lindy, and Judy Rogers, Mayor of Hastings, in Butlers Gap, George Street. The memorial was created by local sculptor Leigh Dyer, who hid upstairs, a wee bit shy, and is a wonderful recreation in metal of Popeye's cap, who's sad death was noted last year (blog). You can see more of the unveiling on youtube.

Ron Everett R.I.P.

Photographs and a Video from Yesterday

Images from the Classic Motorbike Show as the Stade Saturdays event this weekend on the Stade Open Space yesterday.

Early Doors 

The effigy this year wasn't a dig at anyone, but a tribute to local character Ron Everett, aka Popeye, who died, sadly, earlier this year (see blog).

You may have guessed by now that I didn't make it to the bonfire last night, but here's a link to the Hastings Observer, and a fine video to watch, many thanks Observer!

R.I.P. 'Popeye'

Sadly, local character Popeye, real name Ron Everett, died on Tuesday 18th (aged 86), our thoughts are with his family and friends. He will certainly be missed along George Street cafes and at Hastings events, R.I.P.

Many thanks to our roving photographer, Marcus, for this photograph.