Happy Hastings Day folks!

Indeed, today is Hastings Day, being the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings  and, as usual, Hastings Week has been set up around this anniversary. Enjoy the rest of the week, and Happy Hastings Day!

Hastings Tap Takeover 2-4 October 2026

Hastings Tap Takeover 2026 is being held this weekend at 19 venues, including from the Crown and Jolly Fisherman in Hastings Old Town, to the Prince Albert and Eel & Bear in the town centre, and the Tower and Prince of Wales in St Leonards, all with different breweries! (website)

Having written very little recently, but I felt it would be rude not to share information about the coming week! Hastings Old Town Carnival officially starts Saturday morning and runs until Sunday week, the 9th of August (website). Have fun folks!

Sad News: Convent Ablaze!

Sadder news, the former convent in Magdalen Road, St Leonards, was set on fire yesterday (BBC), what is it about arsonists and Hastings? No injuries apparently, who owns it I wonder?

William the Conqueror Returns to Hastings!

So, Prince William, Prince of Wales, this time, conquering hearts and no violence this time, but meeting people around the Fishing Quarter and he even played Crazy Golf with friends!