HASTINGS OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK PROGRAMME 2008

OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK OFFICE at THE CORNERHOUSE, High Street
(opposite Blue Dolphin Fish Bar) Open from 2nd to 10th August
Enquiries to Ian Porter 07974 081582

TUSH & PAT'S NOW FAMOUS FISHERMENS ROLLS - See them at lots of events this week, raising funds for charity.

SPECIAL EVENT - 5pm Saturday August 9th - 5pm - flypast of WW2 "MUSTANG" fighter 'plane along the seafront -
this won't be paid for out of Carnival funds so sponsors needed - contact Robert Morgan 01424 422582

ANOTHER SPECIAL EVENT! - Hastings Lifeboat on the streets of Hastings in our Carnival Parade!! - Life boat forms up on the A259 West of the Stade Coach Park at about 17-35/40Hrs and travels the route about 30 Metres ahead of our leading Carnival Court Float. The width & height of the vessel won't allow its passage into High St.and All Saints St. So it will return via the "Round-a-bout Pelham Place and return to base.

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS HAPPENING MOST DAYS DURING THE WEEK

Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th August

HASTINGS HISTORY HOUSE OPEN DAYS

21 Courthouse Street : from 11am daily

Interested in history? Visit the Old Town 's History House and see how you could get involved. See daily pages for details of events but diary for the week is as follows:

Sat 2nd Grand Reopening of the History House after refurbishment
Sun 3rd Talk by John Hodges ‘Pubs & Breweries of the Old Town '
Mon 4th Wine & Cheese
Tues 5th Linco Lingo
Wednesday 6th is Geology Day, hosted by Hastings & District Geological Society
Thurs 7th Talk by Helena Wojtczak ‘Famous Women of Hastings & St Leonards'
Fri 8th Talk by Brian Lawes ‘Development of Clive Vale'
Sat 9th is Family History Day
Sunday 10th is Archaeology Day, hosted by Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group.

Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 5pm.

EXHIBITION: THE MAGIC LANTERN IN HASTINGS . Old Town Hall Museum , High Street.

Free admission

Monday 4th to Friday 8th 12.30 to 2.30pm

CHEESE & WINE TASTING LUNCH. Penbuckles, 50 High Street

Your choice of cheese platter with complimentary glass of wine. £5 per person, which includes a donation to OHPS. Sorry, no children.

Saturday 2nd , Weds 6th , Saturday 9th

GUIDED TOURS OF THE STABLES THEATRE, The Bourne

11am to 1pm. Just turn up at the box office on the above days. If you can't make these days, take a chance on any other day during the week. Group bookings please phone the box office on 01424 423221, between 10.30am and 2pm

Fri 8th August 7.30pm: Sun 10th August 2.30pm: Tues 12th to Sat 16th Aug 7.30pm

THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY MURDER MYSTERY. The Stables Theatre, The Bourne

Four men and a woman with lots of courage but limited acting ability attempt to mount an amateur production of Murder at Checkmate Manor . The accidental revealing of the killer in the opening scene doesn't help…….but they struggle on to reach an ending they haven't even rehearsed………..every actor's nightmare! Contact Stables Theatre Box Office on 423221 or www.stables-theatre.co.uk.

AT THE FISHERMENS MUSEUM , ROCK A NORE

Saturday 2nd to Sunday 11 th August

EXHIBITION: HASTINGS FISHING FAMILIES From 1950s to present day

Fishermens Museum , Rock a Nore: 10.00 to 5.00pm Photos and family trees of local fishermen. Free entry – donations to Fishermens Museum welcome

11am every day

HOISTING THE SAILS

On the Rebecca May (the oldest fishing boat on Hastings beach) - Fishermens Museum , Rock a Nore

STADE QUIZ FOR FAMILIES and STADE QUIZ FOR CHILDREN

Quiz sheets available from the Fishermens Museum , Rock a Nore
Opening times 10am to 5pm every day.

Donations to Fishermens Museum appreciated

Every day 11am to 4.30pm

Exhibition: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE GEORGE GREAVES ARCHIVE.

Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore. Photographs of the local fishing fleet, the Stade and seascapes
Viewing throughout the week between 3pm and 4pm, when a FREE glass of home made Sangria can also be enjoyed.

HARRIS RESTAURANT & TAPAS BAR, 58 High Street .

Exhibition of sculptures and casts by local artist, Marc Selby. His powerful torsos and heads carved directly from English stone are Renaissance inspired, the expression is unmistakably of this century. Our usual terracotta pottery will make room to display handbuilt bowls and vases in porcelain and stoneware by local ceramic artist, Helen Drake. Her work is delicate and organic in form as she aims to achieve a translucency in the material. Donations, however, are gratefully accepted on behalf of OHPS.

Saturday 2nd to Sun 10th August

HAVE A GO ON A POTTER'S WHEEL

Old Hastings Pottery, 3 Courthouse Street : 11am to 5pm every day

Make a small pot with guidance and take it home £2.50. Firing and glazing available. Children and adults. Old Hastings Pottery offers a wide range of useful handmade pots for kitchen and table, based on traditional English earthenware country pottery. Pots made on the premises.

Sunday 3rd to Sunday 10th August

‘ HASTINGS DELIGHT' by Turel Sut

St Mary in the Castle, Pelham Place

A panel fresco exhibition reflecting the harmony of Hastings, depicting events or people who have had a significant impact on the town, such as Elizabeth Blackwell, John Logie Baird, Thomas Brassey, Grey Owl, the Old Roar Gill Coronation Waterfalls and the original look of Hastings Castle. Turel Sut was born in Izmir , Turkey in 1972. At the age of eighteen he successfully entered Dokuz Eylul University in Turkey and studied fine art, working alongside Professor Zeki Karcioglus in his fresco studio as a professional artist. Turel has worked on commissions from the public, corporate and private sectors and now works from his workshop in Hastings .

TUSH & PAT'S NOW FAMOUS FISHERMENS ROLLS See them at lots of events this week and at their net shop in Rock a Nore, next to the Fishermens Museum

FRIDAY 1st AUGUST

6.30pm

JUDGING OF THE BEST DRESSED WINDOW IN ALL SAINTS STREET

Theme: All Things Bright and Beautiful

The Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Maureen Charlesworth, and the Carnival Queen & Princesses judge the best dressed window. Awards for winner and runners up will be presented after the crowning of the Carnival Queen on Saturday 2 nd August at Winkle Island

9.30pm

BIG BEACH SCREENING The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert

On the beach next to the lifeboat station

Electric Palace Cinema presents…….. as part of the Shot by the Sea Film Festival……

The winning film screening of the 5 Day Short Film Festival, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. A wonderfully enjoyable road movie in which three Australian drag queens are invited to play a four-week engagement at an Alice Springs hotel. They board their bus, Priscilla, and off they go to where drag queens have never ventured before. Outrageous costumes, great filming in stunning locations and all driven along by an irresistible disco soundtrack. www.shotbythesea.com . Free entry. Collections will be made for RNLI.

SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST

OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK
Grand Opening Ceremony
Organised by Old Hastings Preservation Society

10am

HASTINGS COASTAL TWIRLERS

Stade Coach Park - Display of twirling to start Old Town Carnival Week

10am

ICENI BELLY DANCERS

Winkle Island - Display of scintillating Eastern dance

10.00am to 10.30am

OPENING CEREMONY PROCESSION

Stade Coach Park

Follow the procession which starts at 10.30am from Stade Coach Park, proceeds along the seafront, back along George Street , and on to Hastings History House in Courthouse Street . Procession headed by the Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Maureen Charlesworth, Michael Foster DL MP, and other local dignitaries with the Carnival Queen and Princesses, Hastings Coastal Twirlers, Iceni Belly Dancers and Section 5 drummers.

11.15am OFFICIAL REOPENING OF HASTINGS HISTORY HOUSE by Michael Foster DL MP after major refurbishment

11.40am Procession continues up the High Street, across the Bourne and down All Saints Street to Winkle Island .

12.00noon OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK OPENING CEREMONY at Winkle Island

Old Town Carnival Week is officially opened by the Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Maureen Charlesworth, followed by a blessing by Father Ronald Partridge

12.10pm CROWNING OF CARNIVAL QUEEN

Gemma Baughurst is officially crowned Carnival Queen 2008 by the Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Maureen Charlesworth.

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR BEST DRESSED WINDOW IN ALL SAINTS STREET by Queen Gemmaine and her Princesses

12.20pm The Procession sets off along Rock a Nore to the Fishermens Museum, where Michael Foster DL MP, raises the flag to celebrate the opening of Old Town Carnival Week and visits the museum to open the exhibition ‘Hastings Fishing Families'

12.20pm HASTINGS COASTAL TWIRLERS display on Stade Coach Park

12.20pm ICENI BELLY DANCERS display of dancing on Winkle Island

10am to 12.30pm

PARISH GIFT DAY
St Clements Church , High Street
Come and see this beautiful church and meet the Churchwardens. Bell ringing demonstration. Refreshments available

10am to 2pm

REX REHOME/SIAMESE WELFARE – OPEN DAY
89 All Saints Street

Stalls, cakes and refreshments. Meet our Siamese, Mynah bird and Devon Rex cats. Learn about other Rex coated breeds. Support our registered charity, or adopt/sponsor a Siamese. Entry by donation. Reg charity no.1072366

10.00am to 5.00pm

GARDEN RAIL SHOW

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
Garden Railway Exhibition. Organised by Sussex G Scale Area Group. Great Family visit. Bring your own G scale trains to run on the large exhibition Layout (MTS and Analogue). Entrance £2 Adult, Children £1 (under 14 years accompanied), Family tickets £5 (max 2 adults + 3 under 14). Donations to club funds and OHPS

10.30am

TUG-O-WAR

Outside Lifeboat Station, The Stade
Inter pub tug of war. Ladies & Mens teams of 8. £13 entry per team. Entries close 20 th July. All info from FIshermens Institute, All Saints Street

10.30 to 12noon

COFFEE MORNING

110 The Bourne (entrance between 139 & 140 All Saints Street )
Sit and relax in one of the wildest gardens in the Old Town ! By courtesy of John & Mary Allaway. Donations to OHPS welcome.

Between 11am and 1.00pm

GUIDED TOURS OF THE STABLES THEATRE

Stables Theatre, The Bourne
Just turn up at the box office between 11am and 1pm, where a guide will be waiting to take you on a tour of the building.

11.00am, 2.00pm, 4.00pm

GUIDED TOURS OF ST MARY IN THE CASTLE

Pelham Crescent
Don't miss the opportunity to have a look around this magnificent building. £3 adults, £2 children

2pm to 4.30pm

SUMMER FETE Old Hastings House, 132 High Street

3.30pm LINDY HOPPERS
The Lindy Hoppers are performing in the garden of OH House ; it is not a separate event as in the programme.

Cake stall, plant stall, face painting, lucky dip, treasure hunt, tombola. Teas, coffees and strawberries & cream.

2pm to 8pm

HASTINGS FREE BEACH CONCERT

Beach next to Lifeboat Station
Fundraising concert for Hastings Lifeboat. Showcasing some of the top musicians and bands to be found on the Hastings music circuit. Free entry. Donations gratefully accepted.

2.00pm to 3.00pm and 3.30pm to 4.30pm

JULIETTE DODD Portrait Painter Paints the Carnival Princesses

Cornerhouse, High Street (Old Town Carnival Week office)
Juliette, having recently completed a portrait of the Carnival Queen (Miss Hastings), now demonstrates portraits in pastels of the carnival princesses, talking through the process as she goes. Donations on the door.

Coming from a family of painters, Juliette Dodd trained as a figurative sculptor at the Sir Henry Doulton School of Sculpture under the patronage of Dame Elizabeth Frink. She works in both 2D and 3D, specialising in portraits in all mediums and recent sitters include Michael Foster MP and John Ryan, author of Captain Pugwash. She has a series of teaching articles currently being published in The Leisure Painter magazine and holds monthly portrait workshops.

Fancy a quick portrait of you or your family? See 2pm to 4pm Sun, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday for details.

4.00pm

TWITTENS & CAT CREEPS

Meet at Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
An interesting and unusual guided walking tour of hidden narrow footpaths, flights of steps and nooks & crannies, many with a tale to tell. The tour, lasting approx 1hr 20mins, involves some steps and steep inclines and will include amusing factual and historical anecdotes. Conducted by Clive Richardson, British Tourist Authority Blue Badge Guide. Tickets in advance £4 adults, children £2.50 under 14, from Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £3 children under 14. Donations to Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre and OHPS

7.45pm

TWILIGHT SMUGGLERS WALK

Meet at Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
An atmospheric and entertaining guided walk of approx 1hr 20mins around the Old Town and fishing quarter, recounting true stories of smuggling in Hastings in the 18 th and early 19 th centuries and the involvement of local people. Conducted by Clive Richardson, British Tourist Authority Blue Badge Guide. Tickets in advance £4 adults, children £2.50 under 14, from Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £3 children under 14. Donations to Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre and OHPS

8.30pm

AFTER DARK OLD TOWN GHOST WALK

Meet at Swan Gardens , High Street
Spine chilling close encounters of the supernatural kind vividly described, with thought provoking insights of the elusive spirit world. Walk of approx 1 hour 30 mins. Participants with dogs on leads welcome. Adult £5.50, young person under 16 £4. Tickets from Old Town Carnival Week office at Cornerhouse, High Street, or at start of the walk. Donations to OHPS

SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST

10am

CELEBRATION EUCHARIST

St Clements Church , High Street

10.30 to 12noon

COFFEE MORNING

110 The Bourne (entrance between 139 & 140 All Saints Street )
Sit and relax in one of the wildest gardens in the Old Town ! Courtesy of Mary & John Allaway. Donations to OHPS welcome.

11.00am

THE FAMOUS BACK PASSAGES TOUR

Meet at The Chessboard, George Street
Discover the obscured and the obscure in this informative exploration of an intriguing labyrinth of ancient alleys and byways. Route includes stairs and some steep slopes. Duration approx 1hr 40mins. Participants with dogs on leads welcome. Adult £5.50, young person under 16 £4. Tickets from Cornerhouse, High Street (Old Town Carnival Week office) or at the start of the walk. Donations to OHPS

12noon

Illustrated Talk:‘PUBS AND BREWERIES OF THE OLD TOWN '

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
By John Hodges. A brief history. Followed by the launch of John Hodges' book ‘ Hastings : A bibliography'.

2pm to 4pm

JULIETTE DODD: Portrait artist

Cornerhouse, High Street (Old Town Carnival Week office)
Quick portraits by Juliette. 10 to 15 minute sketch. £10 each. Bring the family.
Coming from a family of painters, Juliette Dodd trained as a figurative sculptor at the Sir Henry Doulton School of Sculpture under the patronage of Dame Elizabeth Frink. She works in both 2D and 3D, specialising in portraits in all mediums and recent sitters include Michael Foster MP and John Ryan, author of Captain Pugwash. She has a series of teaching articles currently being published in The Leisure Painter magazine and holds monthly portrait workshops.

2.00pm to 5.00pm

LOWER TORFIELD ALLOTMENTS OPEN DAY

Top end (North) of High Street and keep going until you see the signs. Barbecue, home made wine, raffle. Bring your own picnic if you wish. Organised by and in aid of Lower Torfield Allotments Association with donation to OHPS

2pm to 7pm

HASTINGS FREE BEACH CONCERT

3.00pm to 4.00pm

ICENI BELLY DANCERS

Swan Gardens , High Street
Exotic displays by the Iceni Belly Dancing Troupe

4.00pm

OLD TOWN CRIERS COMPETITION

Swan Gardens , High Street
The annual Old Town Crier competition. Come and watch or have a go yourself and try to beat our reigning champion, Nick Lynas. Mens and ladies competitions and trophies for each winner. Prize for best men's entry donated by Mike Bigg from the FILO. Costumes preferred. Just turn up. Free bottle of wine for every entrant. An OHPS event.

4.30pm

FOYLES WAR WALK

Meet at Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
A fascinating 'war time' guided walk of approx 1 hour, taking in most of the Hastings TV film locations used for this popular TV series. Conducted by Clive Richardson, British Tourist Authority Blue Badge Guide. Tickets in advance £4 adults, children £2.50 under 14, from Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £2.75 children under 14. Donations to Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre and OHPS

8.00pm

THE HASTINGS HORROR WALK

Meet at Swan Gardens , High Street
True tales of terror from the town's less illustrious past revealed in grim detail. Definitely not for the squeamish! Duration approx 1hr 30mins. Participants with dogs on leads welcome. Adult £5.50, young persons under 16 £4. Tickets from Old Town Carnival Week Office at Cornerhouse, High Street or at the start of the walk. Donations to OHPS

MONDAY 4th AUGUST

9.30am to 12.00noon

BOOK SALE AND COFFEE MORNING

All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Street
Lots of books for sale, then relax with a tea or coffee and cake. On behalf of the League of Friends of the Conquest Hospital . Donation to OHPS

10.30am to 11.30am

WENDY CAMERON'S CHILDREN'S SCHOOL OF DANCE SHOW

St Mary Star of the Sea Crypt, High Street
All welcome. Coffee and stalls. £1 entry. Organised by St Mary Star of the Sea Community Club. Proceeds to church funds.

10.30am to 12noon

COFFEE MORNING

110 The Bourne (entrance between 139 & 140 All Saints Street )
Sit and relax in one of the wildest gardens in the Old Town ! Courtesy of Mary & John Allaway. Donations to OHPS welcome.

11.00am to 2.00pm and 7.00pm to 9.00pm

DOLLS HOUSES AND MINIATURES

65a George Street (above Tattooist)
A selection of period dolls houses and shops to view, along with a variety of miniature hand made food and dressed furniture. £2.50 entry (part of which is a donation to OHPS) to include tea or coffee & biscuits, or glass of wine on evening viewing. Donations will be made to OHPS and Macmillan Nurses. Jean Hope writes ‘Amanda was given a dolls house as a gift a few years ago but it wasn't until she moved to Hastings that we began work on it. We enjoyed it so much we have done several more along with shops, guest houses (themed), a Regency House and all are lighted and some have gardens full of detail. We also make miniature cakes, vegetables, pastry boards, vegetable boards, cheese boards etc'. By courtesy of Amanda and Jean Hope.

12noon to 2.00pm

WINE & CHEESE

History House, 21 Courthouse Street
Enjoy wine and cheese at the headquarters of OHPS. Tombola/raffle. £2.50 per person. Raising funds for OHPS.

2.00pm to 5.30pm

COURTHOUSE STREET FUN DAY

Market stalls, street entertainment and lots more. At 5.30pm the Tapping, Sand Dancing Egyptian Mummies give a display of scintillating Eastern dance

2.30pm to 4.00pm

AFTERNOON TEA

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
Afternoon tea to include sausage roll, scone, jam, cream and tea/coffee (free refill!). Tombola and raffle. £2.50 per person. Organised by 2 nd Hastings ( Old Town ) Brownies.

3.00pm

TWITTENS AND CAT CREEPS

3.00pm

TALK BY GEORGE GREAVES: The Hastings Fishing Industry

Fishermens Museum , Rock a Nore
Do you know how tough it is to fish commercially from Hastings beach today? Listen to fascinating facts and figures about the fishermens job. Talk lasts about an hour.

5.30pm

Courthouse Street

The Tapping, Sand Dancing Egyptian Mummies give a display of scintillating Eastern dance

6.00pm to 7.00pm

TALK ON CHINESE HERBS AND ACUPUNCTURE

45B George Street
Talk by Dr Ke Xia Xu at the Chinese Herbal Medicine Centre, with question and answer session. Talk lasts one hour. Free entry

6.30pm

THE MARITIME HISTORY OF HASTINGS

Meet at Fishermens Museum , Rock a Nore
A guided walk of the Stade area, looking at many fascinating old buildings, boats and nautical artefacts. Led by local historian, Steve Peak . Donation £2

6.30pm

SEABOOT RACE

Courthouse Street
Sponsored by John Bray Estate Agent, High Street.
In memory of Peter Trickett, an Old Towner, who died in 2002. Fastest runner wearing seaboots along the length of Courthouse Street , round the lobster pot and back. Timed certificates to all entrants. The winner is presented with Peter Trickett's walking stick, to be held for one year. Event organised by High Street Traders. Sponsored this year by John Bray Estate Agents, High Street , Hastings

8.00pm

GRAND AUCTION Follows Seaboot Race, Courthouse Street

Grand auction, by Ian Porter, of gifts donated by Old Town traders, from boxes of prawns to lobsters & champagne to barbecues, all with no reserve. In aid of local good causes

6.30pm

OLD TOWN TREASURE TRAIL

Register at Winkle Island by 6.30pm
Fancy dress a must! The idea is to find answers to questions but all the answers are in local pubs! Part of the tradition of Old Town Week. Raising funds for St Michaels Hospice

11am to 2pm and 7pm to 9pm

DOLLS HOUSES AND MINIATURES

7.30pm

ORGAN CONCERT with Nigel Ogden on the 1878 Father Willis Organ

All Saints Church, All Saints Street
Includes music from Bach, Lehar, Vaughan Williams and Ketelbey. In the 20 th year of organ concerts on the Father Willis Organ, this is one of a series of eight Monday evening concerts, starting 7 th July. Nigel Ogden is BBC Radio 2's ‘Mr Organist Entertains' and has a nationwide following of fans from both the theatre organ world and pipe organ aficionados. Not only does he play the organ wonderfully, he really entertains his audience! Tickets £7 on the door.

8.00pm

HAUNTED THEATRES OF HASTINGS

Meet outside the front of the Stables Theatre, The Bourne
Join Tina Lakin, local author and tour creator, as she celebrates the launch of her third book ‘Haunted Theatres of East Sussex '. Follow a creepy trail of theatres, cinemas and palaces of variety and listen to fascinating tales and research. Tour lasts approx 70 minutes. Tickets £4, children £3. Route is flat. Tickets from Old Town Carnival Week Office at the Cornerhouse, High Street or at the start of the walk.

TUESDAY 5th AUGUST

10am to 12noon

COFFEE MORNING

Garden Cottage, Croft Road (along short twitten off Croft Road )
A friendly welcome and delicious home made cake in a wonderful cottage garden. By courtesy of Ann Novotny. Entrance fee £3.50 and raffle in aid of the Stroke Association

10.00am to 1.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

89 High Street
Narrow 40mtr garden on the west hill side of the Old Town . Developed over 24 years with some flowers, but mainly shrubs and bonsai. Stair lift available from house to garden, with several places to sit and view the Old Town to the East Hill. Cold drinks available. £2 adults, children free. By courtesy of Jenny Gray. Donations will be made to St Michaels's Hospice, Open Doors and OHPS.

10.00am to 5.00pm

VISIT DERRICK MOSS: local artist

Garden of 26a Tackleway (entrance in Swaine's Passage, off Tackleway, up twitten steps)
Derrick will be signing copies of his book ‘Drawn to Hastings '. The garden is small, but there is seating. Sorry but no children or dogs due to size of garden. Percentage of sales to OHPS.

10.30am to 2.30pm

CRAFT FAIR

St Mary Star of the Sea Hall, High Street/The Bourne
Local craft workers with lots of stalls. Refreshments all day. Free entrance. Organised by St Mary Star of the Sea Craft Club

11.00am, 2.00pm, 4.00pm

GUIDED TOURS OF ST MARY IN THE CASTLE

Pelham Crescent
Don't miss the opportunity to have a look around this magnificent building. £3 adults, £2 children.

11.00am to 4.00pm

DOLLS HOUSES AND MINIATURES

11.30am to 2.30pm

HOT/COLD BUFFET LUNCH

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
A choice of meat or cheese, various fresh salads, potatoes, rice pasta, etc. Sweets and drinks also available. Organised by 2 nd Hastings ( Old Town ) Guides. Donation to OHPS

2.00pm to 4.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

8 High Street
A tropical garden with flourishing bananas and exotic plants, feature fountain and gazebo. A surprisingly delightful garden with a warm welcome and plenty of seating to enjoy the view. By courtesy of Margaret & David Ivatts. Entrance £1, tea and cakes £2.50. Proceeds to OHPS.

2.30pm

OFFICIAL OLD TOWN WALK

Meet at the top station of West Hill lift (lift at west end of George Street ). Take a trip up in the lift or walk up via Cobourg Place and over the west hill.
The official Old Hastings Preservation Society walk, with experienced guides, is downhill and takes approx 90 minutes, visiting the many historical and picturesque sites of Hastings Old Town . There is no charge but donations to the Old Hastings Preservation Society are welcome.

2.30pm to 4.30pm

SPOOKY WRITING WORKSHOP

Meet outside Stables Theatre
Are you brave enough to join Tina Lakin, local author and tour creator, for an afternoon of creepy creative writing and research. Creating ghostly characters, collecting research and gaining inspiration for ghostly tales. Visit to several venues. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Afternoon includes some walking around the OId Town . Bring pen and paper. Chance to discuss Tina's 3 rd book, Haunted Theatres of East Sussex . Refreshments included in ticket price of £7.50. Suitable for age 11 years upwards. Maximum number 25, advance booking recommended. Tickets available from the Cornerhouse, High Street ( Old Town Carnival Week office) from Saturday 2nd August.

2.30pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

'Owlers Cottage', 104B High Street
Secluded walled garden in Old Town twitten. Small table and plant sale. Courtesy of Clive Richardson. Not open if wet.
Entry £1. Donations to OHPS

5.30pm to dusk

BIKE RACE

Crown Lane
For the Jimmy Read Memorial Trophy. Pedal power alone! All welcome, just turn up and pay a donation to the starter. The Bike Race has no organisers. The timekeepers, flagman and all other helpers turn up year after year to make the event happen. It is not advisable to bring dogs to this event and young children should be under the supervision of adults.

TUSH & PAT'S famous Fishermens Rolls available at the Bike Race.

6.00pm

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

All Saints Church, All Saints Street
All creatures great and small welcome. Well behaved pets, please!

7.00pm

LINCO-LINGO

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
An Old Town based bingo game, originated and organised by Bruce Nicol.
Entry £4 to include light refreshements. Cash prizes for winners. Proceeds to Hastings History House

7.45pm

TWILIGHT SMUGGLERS WALK

8.00pm

Enjoy a bingo type game based on
‘1945 AND ALL THAT STUFF' Pub quiz based on immediate post war period
Cinque Ports public house, All Saints Street
Teams welcome. £1.50 per head. ‘The Shady Ladies' provide musical entertainment during the interval. Period dress encouraged!! Proceeds to St Michael's Hospice and Hastings Borough Bonfire Society

8.30pm

AFTER DARK OLD TOWN GHOST WALK

WEDNESDAY 6th AUGUST

11.00am

TALK BY GEORGE GREAVES: The Hastings Fishing Industry

Fishermens Museum , Rock a Nore
Do you know how tough it is to fish commercially from Hastings beach today? Listen to fascinating facts and figures about the fishermens job. Talk lasts about an hour.

Between 11am and 1.00pm

GUIDED TOURS OF THE STABLES THEATRE

Stables Theatre, The Bourne
Just turn up at the box office between 11am and 1pm, where a guide will be waiting to take you on a tour of the building.

11.00am to 4.00pm

DOLLS HOUSES AND MINIATURES

11.00am to 2.00pm

HASTINGS LIFBOAT OPEN DAY

Lifeboat Station, The Stade
Conducted tours of the Lifeboat and Lifeboat Station. The Station and shop are open to visitors 10am to 5pm every day.

12noon to 2.30pm

PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH

St Mary Star of the Sea Crypt, High Street
Organised by St Mary Star of the Sea Community Club. In aid of church funds.

2pm to 4.30pm

Open Garden .

9 All Saints Crescent . . Enjoy this delightful hillside garden. Courtesy of Janet & Brian Kates. Donations to OHPS.

2.00pm to 5.00pm

FILO BREWERY TOURS

First In Last Out pub, 12 High Street

2.30pm

FOYLES WAR WALK

2.30pm

OFFICIAL OLD TOWN WALK

4.00pm

TALK: ‘When Dinosaurs Roamed Hastings '

History House, 21 Courthouse Street
By Ken Brooks, Chairman of Hastings & District Geological Society.
Slide presentation about the geology and fossils of the area, demonstrating the evidence for the existence of dinosaurs. Part of GEOLOGY DAY events. Refreshments available.

6.00pm to 7.00pm

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE

45B George Street
Talk by Dr Ke Xia Xu at Chinese Herbal Medicine Centre, with question and answer session. Talk lasts one hour. Free entry

7.00pm to 10.00pm

OLD TOWN CHESS CHALLENGE

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
Take part or come and watch! This event is for casual players only. Sorry, but if you have an official chess grade or are a member of a recognized chess club, you will not be eligible to play. Each participant will be guaranteed six games against different opponents. Entry £5, under 18s £3. Cash prizes to winner and runner up. Proceeds to Two Towers Trust.

7.00pm

THE FAMOUS BACK PASSAGES TOUR

7.30pm

15 YEARS OF SPOOKY GOINGS ON – Ghost Walk

Meet at Winkle Island , Rock a Nore
Join Tina Lakin, local author and tour creator on her scariest ghost walk yet! 75 minutes of blood curdling tales of things that go bump in the night. Fun quiz – so bring a pen! Hear about Sweeney Todd's connections with Hastings and more. Tickets £4 adults, £3 children (must be accompanied by adult). Family ticket £10 (2 adults, 2 children). Please wear suitable footwear. Route takes in steps and narrow passages, some parts not suitable for pushchairs/wheelchairs, but we can take you an alternative route. Dogs welcome but must be controlled at all times. Due to nature of event, it is not suitable for those of nervous disposition! Tickets from Old Town Carnival Week Office at the Cornerhouse, High Street or at the start of the walk. Donation to OHPS.

7.30pm

PRAM RACE

Register at The Cutter Pub, on the seafront opposite boating lake, by 7.00pm
Get your team together for a great night (with decorated pram, of course!) and be back at the Cutter for the trophy and prizegiving.

THURSDAY 7th AUGUST

10am to 1.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

89 High Street
Narrow 40mtr garden on the west hill side of the Old Town . Developed over 24 years with some flower, but mainly shrubs and bonsai. Stair lift available from house to garden, with several places to sit and view the Old Town to the East Hill. Courtesy of Jenny Gray. Cold drinks available. £2 adults, children free. Donations will be made to St Michaels's Hospice, Open Doors and OHPS.

10.00am to 5.00pm

VISIT DERRICK MOSS: local artist

11.00am to 4.00pm

DOLLS HOUSES AND MINIATURES

11.00am, 2.00pm, 4.00pm

GUIDED TOURS OF ST MARY IN THE CASTLE

PelhamCrescent
Don't miss the opportunity to have a look around this magnificent building. £3 adults, £2 children

12noon to 2.00pm

PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
Proceeds to St Michael's Hospice. Organised by The Monday Wives Club.

1.00pm to 3.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

Owlers Cottage, 104B High Street
Secluded walled garden in Old Town twitten. Table and plant sale. Courtesy of Clive Richardson. Entry £1. Donations to OHPS. Closed if wet.

2pm to 4pm

JULIETTE DODD: Portrait artist

Cornerhouse, High Street (Old Town Carnival Week office)
Quick portraits by Juliette. 10 to 15 minute sketch. £10 each. Bring the family.

2.00pm to 4.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

8 High Street
A tropical garden with flourishing bananas and exotic plants, feature fountain and gazebo. A surprisingly delightful garden with a warm welcome and plenty of seating to enjoy the view. Courtesy of Clive Richardson. Entrance £1, tea and cakes £2.50. Proceeds to OHPS.

2.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN & DESIGNER KNITWEAR

84 Croft Road (access from Love Lane , The Croft)
A winding path with steps leads you round and up this terraced garden to a balcony overlooking Hastings Old Town . Tea and homemade cakes and a display of designer knitwear in the sunroom. Courtesy of Sophie Cadogan. £1 entry to OHPS. Percentage of sales to Hastings Lifeboat and OHPS.

2.30pm

OFFICIAL OLD TOWN WALK

2.30pm to 4.30pm

SPOOKY WRITING WORKSHOP

Meet outside Stables Theatre
Are you brave enough to join Tina Lakin, local author and tour creator, for an afternoon of creepy creative writing and research. Creating ghostly characters, collecting research and gaining inspiration for ghostly tales. Visit to several venues. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Afternoon includes some walking around the OId Town . Bring pen and paper. Chance to discuss Tina's 3 rd book, Haunted Theatres of East Sussex . Refreshments included in ticket price of £7.50. Suitable for age 11 years upwards. Maximum number 25, advance booking recommended. Tickets available from the Cornerhouse, High Street (Old Town Carnival Week office) from Saturday 2 nd August.

4.00pm

Illustrated Talk by HELENA WOJTCZAK: Famous Women of Hastings & St Leonards

History House, 21 Courthouse Street
200 years of outstanding, eminent women of Hastings . Helena 's book ‘Notable Sussex Women' will be on sale.

4.00pm

TWITTENS & CAT CREEPS

STREET PARTY - High Street & Brewery Yard

5.30pm

CHILDRENS FANCY DRESS

St Clements Church , High Street
Theme: ‘Wonders of the Deep'. Two classes: Under 7 and 7 & Over. Judging from 6.15pm onwards. Entry £1 per child if booked in advance from ‘Made in Hastings ', High Street, of £1.50 on the night. Trophies for winners and runners up. Prizes for all entrants. For more info, call Made in Hastings on 719110.

7.00pm to 11.00pm

HIGH STREET PARTY, High Street

Sideshows, stalls, bands, jitterbugging, belly dancing, children's rides and more. Non-stop entertainment. High Street and Roebuck Street will be closed for the event. Organised by High Street Traders raising funds for local good causes.

TUSH & PAT'S now famous Fishermens Roll. Available at the Street Party.

7.00pm to 11.00pm

FILO BEER FESTIVAL : FIRST IN LAST OUT, High Street

Celebration of locally brewed beers with many other classic real ales to delight the palate!
At least 15 different beers from all over England

7.30pm, 8.30pm & 9.30pm

I LOVE THIS TOWN Film by Glenn Veness

Electric Palace Cinema, 39 High Street
Glenn Veness is back once again with his annual film update of Hastings and its inhabitants. From artists to fishermen, come and see their strange and unusual ways ~ pram races, pub crawls, bike races, tug of war and beach concerts ~ any excuse for a party !!

8.30pm

AFTER DARK OLD TOWN GHOST WALK

FRIDAY 8th AUGUST

10.30am to 11.30am

HASTINGS OLD TOWN MARKET

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
Coffee and cakes with sales of all produce home made. No entrance fee. Weekly market held every Friday from 10.30am to 11.30am

12noon to 9.00pm

DOLLS HOUSES AND MINIATURES

1.00pm

RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE LUNCHTIME CONCERT

All Saints Church, All Saints Street
Mezzo Soprano Linda Grace accompanied by Duncan Reid on piano.
Music by Handel, Purcell, Bach and Monteverdi, plus the rarely heard Veni Sancte Spiritus by John Dunstable, which was composed about the time of the rebuilding of this historic church in the 15 th century. Free admission

2pm to 4pm

JULIETTE DODD: Portrait artist

Cornerhouse, High Street (Old Town Carnival Week office)
Quick portraits by Juliette. 10 to 15 minute sketch. £10 each. Bring the family.

2.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

Strawberry Cottage, 36 Tackleway
Enjoy Bucks Fizz in the delightful garden of Strawberry Cottage , courtesy of Don Brant. Proceeds to OHPS

2.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN & DESIGNER KNITWEAR

84 Croft Road (access from Love Lane , The Croft)
A winding path with steps leads you round and up this terraced garden to a balcony overlooking Hastings Old Town . Tea and homemade cakes and a display of designer knitwear in the sunroom.Courtesy of Sophie Cadogan. £1 entry to OHPS. Percentage of sales to Hastings Lifeboat and OHPS.

4.00pm

‘DEVELOPMENT OF CLIVE VALE'

History House, 21 Courthouse Street
Talk by Brian Lawes from the Local History Group about how the area has developed over the last 150 years. Refreshments available.

7.00pm to 11.00pm

FILO BEER FESTIVAL : FIRST IN LAST OUT, High Street

Celebration of locally brewed beers with many other classic real ales to delight the palate!
At least 15 different beers from all over England

7.45pm

SMUGGLERS WALK

8.00pm

THE HASTINGS HORROR WALK

Meet at Swan Gardens , High Street
True tales of terror from the town's less illustrious past revealed in grim detail. Definitely not for the squeamish! Duration approx 1hr 30mins. Participants with dogs on leads welcome. Adult £5.50, young persons under 16 £4. Tickets from Old Town Carnival Week Office at the Cornerhouse, High Street or at the start of the walk. Donations to OHPS

8.00pm

AMSTERDAM NIGHT

Royal Albion pub, George Street
Amsterdam theme night and cabaret by international drag artiste. Fancy dress theme 'Hello Sailor'. A fabulous evening in aid of St Michaels Hospice.

SATURDAY 9th AUGUST

10.00am to 4.00pm

OPEN STUDIO

Seascape, 1 Exmouth Place
Group of local artists show ceramics and paintings. Sit in the garden and enjoy the superb views of the sea and the Old Town . Donations to OHPS

From 11.00am

FAMILY HISTORY DAY

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
Hastings & Rother Family History Society will be pleased to help if you need information about your family history.

Between 11am and 1.00pm

GUIDED TOURS OF THE STABLES THEATRE

Stables Theatre, The Bourne
Just turn up at the box office between 11am and 1pm, where a guide will be waiting to take you on a tour of the building.

11.00am, 2.00pm, 4.00pm

GUIDED TOURS OF ST MARY IN THE CASTLE

Pelham Crescent
Don't miss the opportunity to have a look around this magnificent building. £3 adults, £2 children

2pm to 4pm

JULIETTE DODD: Portrait artist

Cornerhouse, High Street (Old Town Carnival Week office)
Quick portraits by Juliette. 10 to 15 minute sketch. £10 each. Bring the family.

5-15pm (not in printed programme)

Hastings & St Leonard's Excellence Clusters Dance Group performs in George Street, moving to west end of George Street, with Sambalanca rhythm and drums.

5-45pm (not in printed programme)

Hastings & St Leonards Excellence Clusters Dance Group performs at the junction of High Street and East Beach Street , with Samabalanca rhythm and drums

6.00pm

GRAND CARNIVAL PROCESSION

See centre pages for more information.
Route: Rock a Nore car park, seafront to fountain at Pelham Crescent , back east along seafront, up High Street, across The Bourne and down All Saints Street and back to Rock a Nore.

7.00pm to 11.00pm

FILO BEER FESTIVAL : FIRST IN LAST OUT, High Street

Celebration of locally brewed beers with many other classic real ales to delight the palate!
At least 15 different beers from all over England

9.00pm

FIREWORKS FROM THE CASTLE

MIDNIGHT

AFTER DARK OLD TOWN GHOST WALK

SUNDAY 10th AUGUST

10.00am

CELEBRATION EUCHARIST

St Clements Church , High Street

10.00am to 12.00noon

OPEN GARDEN

'Owlers Cottage', 104B High Street
Secluded walled garden in Old Town twitten. Small table and plant sale. Courtesy of Clive Richardson. Not open if wet.
Entry £1. Donations to OHPS

10.00am to 4.00pm

OPEN STUDIO

Seascape, 1 Exmouth Place
Group of local artists show ceramics and paintings. Sit in the garden and enjoy the superb views of the sea and the Old Town . Donations to OHPS

11.00am

THE FAMOUS BACK PASSAGES TOUR

11.00am to 4.00pm

ARCHAEOLOGY DAY

History House, 21 Courthouse Street
Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group hosts the day at the History House.
An exhibition ‘Pottery Through the Ages' on display along with metal detecting finds.
3.00pm: Presentation ‘Romans in the Hastings Area', with Roman artefacts from HAARG's recent research. Bring along your metal, pottery or flint finds and ask the experts!!

2.00pm to 4.00pm

OPEN FLAT AND ROOF GARDEN

Flat 4, 33 High Street
Courtesy of Peter and Caroline Fuller. Admission £1 includes complementary glass of home made wine. All proceeds to OHPS

2.00pm

THE HISTORY OF HASTINGS COUNTRY PARK Talk & walk by Steve Peak , Local Historian

Meet at top of East Hill Lift (the one at Rock a Nore, unfortunately not working at present)
The Country Park preserves the beautiful cliffs and glens between the Old Town and Fairlight, including the East Hill, where there was a settlement long before Hastings came into being. Find out more from a talk by Steve at the top of the East Hill Lift followed by a walk to the east side of Ecclesbourne Glen, then back to the Old Town via Barley Lane . Not suitable for toddlers or the disabled. Wear stout footwear. Supported by the Friends of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve. £3 per person.

2pm to 4pm

JULIETTE DODD: Portrait artist

Cornerhouse, High Street (Old Town Carnival Week office)
Quick portraits by Juliette. 10 to 15 minute sketch. £10 each. Bring the family.

2.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN & DESIGNER KNITWEAR

2.15pm

TWITTENS & CAT CREEPS

3.00pm

LOGGETTS COMPETITION: Stag Inn, All Saints Street

4.30pm

FOYLE'S WAR WALK

7.00pm to 11.00pm

FILO BEER FESTIVAL : FIRST IN LAST OUT, High Street

Celebration of locally brewed beers with many other classic real ales to delight the palate!
At least 15 different beers from all over England

8.30pm

AFTER DARK OLD TOWN GHOST WALK

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