A bid to find a new operator for St Mary in the Castle will get underway next month. Hastings Borough Council (HBC) has confirmed plans to launch a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) process in November 2025 to identify a new partner, operator, or consortium to take forward the revitalisation of St Mary in the […]
Hastings Neighbourhood Board has thanked the almost 2,000 people who responded to their online survey and the hundreds of people they spoke to throughout the summer across Hastings including at supermarkets, fetes, clubs and community events The board asked for suggestions from residents and businesses on where to spend up to £20million from the government […]
Last night, serial volunteer Graham Furness was presented with this year’s Order of 1066 Award, recognising his exceptional and longstanding service to Hastings. The award was presented at Hastings Town Hall by the Mayor, Councillor Becca Horn, as part of the annual Hastings Week celebrations. Proving himself as a vital member of our community, Graham […]
Active Hastings is delighted to announce it has been awarded £2,940 from the Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grant, to launch a new Exercise Group for Neurological Conditions, starting on Friday November 7th, between 11.30am to 12.30pm at Summerfields Leisure Centre. Being active can have a significant impact on living well with Parkinson’s, regardless of symptoms […]
Work has begun to replace the floating islands in the Alexandra Park boating lake. The islands are reaching the end of their projected lives and are suffering from damage with some now needing to be replaced. After almost a decade in the water, the islands have become worn by weather, wildlife and natural aging. The islands are planted with native flora and […]
Seaview – The charity that makes you feel like a somebody not a nobody This weekend I’ll be sleeping ‘rough’ well by my standards anyway; by the standards of those who are forced to sleep outside on a regular basis my billet will be cosy, organised and most importantly secure. The last time I took […]
Canadian-born comedy star Phil Nichol is back on the road for the first time in seven years, bringing his brand-new show ‘Trying My Best’ to audiences across the UK. The multi-award-winning comedian, actor, and musician kicks off the tour on October 16 at the Crown House in St. Leonards-on-Sea, before heading to a string of […]
Ansvar Insurance will welcome Patrick Regan OBE, founder and director of Brighter Days – a wellbeing training organisation – for a free workshop on Monday September 30th. The session is aimed at charity and not-for-profit employees and volunteers, offering practical support for the pressures of working in the third sector. Drawing on his extensive experience […]
As part of next month’s Hastings Week local people are being invited to participate in the Edith Festival 2025. There will be a Modern English reading and performance of one of the oldest Old English poems, Beowulf, under the title ‘Edith, a King, Three Monsters and a Hero’. The event will be held in the Marina Fountain, immediately […]
