£1 off fare on production of current Hastings Week printed programme.
Due to its success in 2016, the Hastings Old Town Poetry Competition will happen once again for Hastings Week. This year, the theme is 'View of the Old Town'.
1). 11 years and under. 2). 12-18 years 3). Adults (18 years and above).
You may only enter one poem and cannot enter if you are related to the judging panel.
Cllr James Bacon, Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY.
Don't forget to include your full name, age and contact details with your entry. The deadline for entering this exciting competition is Friday 6th October. The winners and runner ups will be notified by the organisers before the end of October 2017 and will be invited to the Awards Evening where they will be presented with their certificates and prizes.
Poems may be used in publications supported by the Hastings Week Committee.
The panel will consist of 3 members Cllr Judy Rogers, Cllr James Bacon and Jenny Hanley.
Will be open Thursdays to Sundays 11-4. The display will be on the Bayeux Tapestry.
On Sunday 8h October only. Tickets £5.50 adults, children £3.75 under 14, From guide 10 mins prior to walk. Includes donation to OHPS & Hastings Week.
We will be raising money for St Michaels Hospice by holding a Pizza Making Party for 1 Adult and 1 Child to attend for £10.66, this includes a soft drink and making a classic pizza each. Pre booking for these dates is recommended due to high popularity.
Join us for tea / coffee and welsh cakes at 101 Lower Park Road, Hastings TN34 2LE - you don't have to be Welsh to attend - everyone is welcome Entry £1, disabled access.
17th Tonbridge Scout & Guide Band give a display for public in the castle before event.
Mayor announces opening of Hastings Week celebrations and Chair of Hastings Week Committee gives his speech and the flag is raised followed by The National Anthem.
Selections from the operas of George Frideric Handel, including Giulio Cesare, Admeto and Theodora. With soloists Linda Grace, Janet Forbes, Gary Marriott and Stephen Holloway. A concert in memory of local musician Robert Aldwinckle, who especially loved Handel's music. Tickets: www.baroque-opera-live.co.uk. Early booking discount available.
Bohemia walled Garden, Summerfields Wood, Bohemia Road Hastings.The Victorian Walled Garden will be open. On 22nd October 10 30 -1pm there will be Pumpkin carving for families and children and refreshments for sale. This is an annual event at the garden and all are welcome.
Unfortunately no disabled access. Free admission but donation to Bohemia Walled Garden Association welcome. See web site www.bohemiawga.org.uk for directions/map etc.
We need over 1066 people to take part!
You are invited to take part in this free event for adults and children.
There are 2 starting points. Grosvenor Gardens in St.Leonards and De la Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. All participants walk between these points and return. We expect some will lunch or picnic half way and we expect some will dress up too. Normans and Saxons would be particularly welcome!
At half way everyone needs to collect a sticker to take back to the start where you will receive a certificate confirming your success.
It is offered as a fun event to encourage gentle exercise within a friendly sociable environment.
Guided Walk with street theatre and more!
Join Tina Brown and her team of Historic Experiences for a 75 minute journey back in time, to a different Hastings Old Town as you come face to face with historical characters from the past and hear about how they helped shape the history of our town. Tour is suitable for all ages and is not just a guided tour! Historic Experiences brings to life the past in a fun, educational and memorable way. Please meet at the Chessboard Area, George Street. Booking advised due to limited numbers - to secure a place please contact Tina by email or text to be added to the guest list.. Suitable for disabled access – please advise in advance.
Coffee Morning with stalls & gifts at 'His Place' in Robertson Street.
89-year-old open-top double deck former trolleybus following part of its original 1928 route. Board this very special vehicle at the Fishmarket. (Stade Open Space or nearby). For the technically-minded it's a 1928 three axle Guy BTX60 with bodywork by Christopher Dodson of North London. The electric motor was replaced in 1960 with a Commer TS3 3cylinder, 6 piston supercharged 2-stroke diesel engine.
Free, but donation to the Hastings Week Committee appreciated.
For those interested in local history be it house or family, street directories are a wonderful resource. Come and browse in our collection and find the answer to things you have wondered about. Refreshments available.
Disabled access. Free admission but donation to OHPS welcome.
Taplin Centre, .RESULTS AWARD CEREMONY - Memories Competition. This year the theme is 'Memories of Youth' and this is open to Visually Impaired and Norman Vision. 150 to 1000 words, return your entries to HRVAB, 3 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards TN238 0LQ by Monday 11th September 2017.
1066 Jazz Club at Azur, Marina Pavilion, St. Leonards.
Meet outside the top station of the West Hill lift / outside West Hill Cafe.
Duration of walk is between 1 and 1½ hours. Walk is free, but donations to the Society are welcome.
Come and hear Council Leader Peter Chowney talk on this theme.
his is the second in our series of talks on the same subject and it is the chance to listen to the speakers personal take on our town. I am sure some questions will be welcome but primarily the event is hear the speakers view.
The Stade Open Space. A new event this year.
Meet at Hastings Fishermen's Museum explores the the fishing quarter. Free but donations to Fishermen's Museum welcome.
meet at the top station of the West Hill Lift discovers the wealth of history in the Old Town.Free but donations to OHPS welcome.
At Hastings Museum, Bohemia Road. Illustrated Talk, by Steven Whitfield of the Hastings & St.Leonards Society. General history of Post Office letter boxes with a focus on the pillar and wall boxes of local interest and heritage value.
Free admission but retiring collection for Hastings & St.Leonards Society.
The Reflection draws upon the themes which have led to Hastings Week and incorporates the closing ceremony for Hastings Week. Everyone welcome.