HASTINGS OLD TOWN CARNIVAL Festival and Carnival PROGRAMME 2007

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS HAPPENING MOST DAYS DURING THE WEEK

OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK OFFICE at THE CORNERHOUSE, High Street
(opposite Blue Dolphin Fish Bar) Open from 4 th to 12 th 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.

Friday 3rd to Friday 10th August

'NOBODY'S PERFECT' by Simon Williams

Stables Theatre, The Bourne: 7.30pm every evening except Monday; Matinee Sunday 4 th at 4.00pm

This farce follows the fortunes of Leonard, a shy, staid statistician, who is a closet author, anxious to prove himself by publishing a novel. Hilarious scenes ensue as Leonard is forced to assume the identity of someone entirely different in order to do so! A Stables Theatre production directed by Nicky Harris.

Saturday 4 th to Sunday 12 th August

DISPLAY OF PHOTOGRAPHS

Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore: 11am to 5pm every day

Photographs of Foreshore & Fleet – images of the Hastings fishing scene by George Greaves

Saturday 4 th to Sun 12 th 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, or choose to have it fired (if living locally) £1 extra. 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.

Saturday 4 th August to Saturday 11 th August (not open Sunday)

EXHIBITION: DIANA THOMPSON: Impressionist painter

Stables Theatre, The Bourne: 10.30am to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm

Diana Thompson trained at St Martin's and the RA and paints in all mediums in impressionist style. She is influenced by impressionists Renoir, MoneT and Degas and, having just completed a major exhibition in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, is now exhibiting as solo artist at the Stables Theatre. Originals and prints for sale at the exhibition. Exhibition runs from July 23 rd to 26 th August every day (except Sundays) at the times above.

Saturday 4 th August to Sunday 12 th August

ART EXHIBITION

Bourne Hall, The Bourne: 11am to 5pm
A general art exhibition to be opened by Michael Foster DL MP on Saturday 4 th August at 7.30pm. Donation to OHPS

Saturday 4 th to Sunday 12 th August

ART SOULS AT NUMBER EIGHT

8 East Parade (opposite Boating Lake): open daily 11am to 5pm
Art & craft exhibition and sale. A group of artists and craft practitioners showing paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture and glass. Free entrance

Saturday 4 th to Sunday 12 th August

EXHIBITION 'Unseen Hastings'

Fishermens Museum, Rock a Nore: 10.00 to 5.00pm
Images of paintings and photographs from private collections. Free entry – donations to Fishermens Museum welcome

Saturday 4 th to Sunday 12 th August

HOISTING THE SAILS

Fishermens Museum, Rock a Nore: Every day at 11am
Demonstration of hoisting the sails of the Rebecca May (the oldest fishing boat on Hastings beach)

Saturday 4 th to Sunday 12 th August

CHILDRENS MUSEUM QUIZ

Fishermens Museum, Rock a Nore: During opening hours of Museum 10am to 5pm.
Lots for children to see while they look round the museum for answers.
Small donation to museum funds welcome

Saturday 4 th to Sunday 12 th August

STADE QUIZ (suitable for adults and older children)

Quiz forms available from Fishermens Museum, Rock a Nore, during opening hours 10am to 5pm
Have an interesting wander around the Stade fishing area to find the answers
Small donation to museum funds welcome

Saturday 4 th to Sunday 12 th August

EXHIBITION OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF HASTINGS TAKEN BY SURREY FLYING SERVICES IN 1927

Old Town Museum, High Street: Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm

Saturday 4 th to Sunday 12 th August

EXHIBITION OF EARLY LOCAL PRINTS AND PAINTINGS

Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street: 11am to 6pm

Sunday 5 th to Sunday 12 th August

HASTINGS HISTORY HOUSE OPEN DAYS

21 Courthouse Street: 11am to 4pm daily
Interested in history? Visit the Old Town's History House and see how you could get involved. Exhibitions by Old Hastings Preservation Society, Hastings Local History Group and Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group. Includes a special exhibition of pictures of 'The Bourne Clearances' from Tuesday onwards.

Monday 6 th to Friday 10 th August

DICKENS COTTAGE, HIGH STREET: 2.00pm to 4.00pm

See the restoration work on this historic property

Monday 6 th to Friday 10 th August

BUILDING CONSERVATION EXHIBITION

61 All Saints Street
Courtesy of Paul Reed Conservation Ltd

Tuesday 7 th to Friday 10 th August

EXHIBITION: The Private Collection

Harris Restaurant & Tapas Bar, 58 High Street: 3pm to 4pm
A collection of paintings dating from the beginning of the 19th century to today, representing artists from Europe, Africa, Japan, America and Hastings. Entrance £1, to include a glass of wine. Donation to OHPS

Saturday 4 th & Sunday 5 th August

JACKIE ATTWOOD: Exhibition of prints and ceramics

15 Cobourg Place: 10am to 5pm
Prints may be purchased. 50p donation for tea/coffee to OHPS.

Tuesday 7 th to Saturday 11 th August

EXHIBITION 'The Bourne Clearances'

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street: 11.00 to 4.00pm
Admission free. Donations to History House

Thursday 9 th to Sunday 12 th

BEER FESTIVAL : FIRST IN LAST OUT (FILO), High Street: 7pm to 11pm

Celebration of locally brewed beers with many other classic real ales to delight the palate!

Friday 3rd August

9.30pm

BEACH SCREENING OF 'JAWS'

Lifeboat House beach
Come down by the Lifeboat House for the unmissable opportunity to see Jaws in the first of Hastings open air beach screenings. Jaws is a thrilling, terrifying, magnificent movie experience; a perfect storm of primal fears. Fancy a swim?.....da da…..da da….da da… Organised by the Electric Palace Cinema, High Street Hastings. Part of the Hastings Film Festival 27 th July to 4th August.

SATURDAY 4th AUGUST

10.00am to 12.00noon

PARISH GIFT DAY

The Rectory, 7 High Street
The churchwardens will be in the garden of the Rectory to receive your gift. Refreshments will be served

10.00am to 4.00pm

FLOWER FAIRY MAKEOVERS by Geddes Muir Designs

22 High Street (next to Shimizu Flowers)
Have a print taken of your little ones. We provide the fairy outfits, wings and wands. Age 3 to 8 years. No appointment needed. £5 per child. Donation to OHPS

10.00am to 5.00pm

MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
Organised by Sussex G Scale Group. Great Family visit. G Scale Garden Railway Exhibition. Run our trains under supervision or just watch the loco's run. Or bring your own trains to run on two large indoor 45mm G Scale layouts. Entrance £2 Adult. Children 50p accompanied under 14 years. Donations to club funds and OHPS

10.00am to 2.00pm

REX RE-HOME/SIAMESE WELFARE OPEN DAY

89c All Saints Street
Stalls, cakes, raffle, refreshments. Come and meet our naughty but nice Devon Rex cats (and Siamese) and a talking mynah bird. Entry by donation

10.00am to 5.00pm

EXHIBITION OF PRINTS AND CERAMICS by Jackie Attwood

15 Cobourg Place
Small exhibition of prints and ceramics. Tea & coffee available 50p – proceeds to OHPS.

From 10am

ICENI BELLY DANCERS

Winkle Island
Iceni Belly Dancers give a display of scintillating eastern dance

10.00am to 10.30am

OPENING CEREMONY PROCESSION

Stade Coach Park
Join the procession which starts at 10.30am from Stade Coach Park, proceeds along the seafront, back along George Street, up the High Street and on to the Stables Theatre in the Bourne to view the exhibition. After a short break, continues along All Saints Street, judging the Best Dressed Window on the way, ending at Winkle Island for the Opening Ceremony at 12noon. Procession headed by the Deputy Mayor of Hastings Cllr Vivienne Bond, and Michael Foster DL MP and includes the Carnival Queen & Princesses, the Iceni Belly Dancers and Section 5 Drummers.

11.00am

JUDGING OF BEST DRESSED WINDOW IN ALL SAINTS STREET

All Saints Street
Theme: Birds of a Feather! Stroll along the medieval street to view the window displays.
To be judged by the Deputy Mayor of Hastings Cllr Vivienne Bond, Michael Foster DL MP. Winner announced by Old Town Crier during the Opening Ceremony at 12noon on Winkle Island

11.00am

TUG OF WAR

Outside the Lifeboat House on the Stade. Men's and women's teams

12.00noon

OPENING CEREMONY

Winkle Island

Old Town Carnival Week officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Vivienne Bond, with procession entourage in attendance. Welcoming speech by Anne Scott MBE, Chair of Old Hastings Preservation Society

12.25pm

INCENI BELLY DANCERS

Winkle Island: Display of eastern dance

12.30pm

RAISING OF THE FLAG

Fishermens Museum, Rock a Nore
Michael Foster DL MP raises the flag to celebrate the opening of Old Town Carnival Week

12.40pm

OFFICIAL OPENING OF EXHIBITION 'Unseen Hastings'

Fishermens Museum, Rock a Nore by Deputy Mayor, Cllr Vivienne Bond.

1.00pm to 4.00pm

SUMMER FETE

Old Hastings House, 132 High Street
Childrens tombola, bottle stall, raffle, cake stall, strawberries & cream, bric a brac stall, barbecue, tombola, guess the name of the teddy and weight of the cake.

Childrens Entertainer at 3pm. Entrance 50p, children free. (Open day Sat 17 th August 2.30pm)

2.00pm to 5.00pm

A CELEBRATION OF ST CLEMENT'S: Open Church

St Clements Church, High Street
Bell ringing display 3.00 to 3.30pm. Conducted tour by Brion Purdey at 4pm. Refreshments available throughout the afternoon. All profits go towards restoring this historic medieval church, the oldest building in Hastings which is still in everyday use.

2.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN LIFEBOAT HOUSE

The Stade
Demonstration of lifeboat and equipment in the Lifeboat House. Lifeboat Station and shop will be open every day from 10am to 5pm. In aid of RNLI

2.00pm to 8.00pm

HASTINGS BEACH CONCERT

Beach next to the Lifeboat House
Free beach concert in aid of Hastings Lifeboat. Licensed bar, burgers, hot dogs, hot potatoes, HBC Childrens Playworkers and Tara's Pots of Play. TUSH & PAT'S now famous Fishermens Rolls available at the Beach Concert 12noon to 5pm. Donations to charity.

2.15pm

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. Donation to Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre and OHPS

2.30pm

'HOW TO FIND A DINOSAUR ON HASTINGS BEACH': Talk by Ken Brooks

Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
Rocks found on the beaches around Hastings are famous for fossil bones and footprints of dinosaurs. Ken Brooks, Hastings Geological Society, discusses what to look for and where to find them. Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

4.00pm

ILLUSTRATED TALK 'Taking a Dip in Hastings – Sea & Bathing Pools'

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
By Brian Lawes of Hastings Local History Group . Entry £2 to include drink and light refreshments. Proceeds to Hastings History House

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

7.30pm

PREVIEW of Art Exhibition at Bourne Hall, the Bourne

Opening of the exhibition by Michael Foster DL MP. Everyone welcome. All donations in aid of OHPS.

7.30pm

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. Donation to Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre and OHPS

7.30pm

'HASTINGS LANDSCAPE IN THE AGE OF THE DINOSAURS':

Talk by Dr Edward Jarzembowski, of Maidstone Museum
Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
How experts reconstruct the tropical maritime landscape, preserved in the sandstone cliffs of Hastings, 135 million years ago in the Age of the Dinosaurs, when Hastings was much nearer the equator and dinosaurs, alligators and sharks lived here.
Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

8.30pm

AFTER DARK HASTINGS 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. Duration 1 hour 30 mins. Participants with dogs on leads welcome. Adults £5, children under 16 £3.50.

SUNDAY 5th AUGUST

8.00am & 10.00am

HOLY COMMUNION: All Saints Church, All Saints Street

10.00am to 5.00pm

EXHIBITION OF PRINTS AND CERAMICS by Jackie Attwood

15 Cobourg Place

Small exhibition of prints and ceramics. Tea & coffee available 50p – proceeds to OHPS.

11.00am

JAZZ BREAKFAST

Jazz Breakfast at the Stables Theatre. 10.15 for 11am. > £8 to include coffee and cake. > Organised by SMIC-F. > Music by Yvonne Lloyd and the Roy Hilton Trio;. > 24hr. booking line number 01424 - 423221

11.00am

MARITIME HASTINGS: ITS PAST – AND FUTURE? Guided tour

Meet at Fishermens Museum, Rock a Nore
A guided tour of the Stade looking at how Hastings was shaped by the sea in the past and how global warming could soon bring dramatic changes. Walk led by Steve Peak, well-known local historian. Donation £2 in aid of Hastings History House

12.00noon

EXHIBITION AND ILLUSTRATED TALK 'The HAARG Archaeological Dig at Netherfield'

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
By Lynn & Kevin Cornwall from Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group.

12.30pm

HASTINGS PRIORY v OLD ENGLAND XI CHARITY CRICKET MATCH

Horntye Park Sports Complex, Bohemia Road, St Leonards on Sea
Celebrity cricket match. Bars, beer tents, café, etc. Tickets £7.50 adult, £5 seniors & children. Enquiries 01424 716666

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 you own picnic if you wish. In aid of Lower Torfield Allotments Association, donation to OHPS

2.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN LIFEBOAT HOUSE

The Stade
Demonstration of lifeboat and equipment in the Lifeboat House. Lifeboat Station and shop will be open every day from 10am to 5pm. In aid of RNLI

2.00pm to 7.00pm

HASTINGS BEACH CONCERT

2.30pm

THE FAMOUS HASTINGS BACK PASSAGES TOUR

Meet at the Chessboard, George Street
A guided walk discovering the intriguing labyrinth of ancient alleyways revealed by award winning Arts Festival Tour Leader, Malcolm Campbell. Duration 1hr 40mins. Adults £5, children under 16 £3.50. Participants with dogs on leads welcome.

3.00pm

EXHIBITION AND ILLUSTRATED TALK 'The HAARG Archaeoligical Dig at Netherfield'

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
By Lynn & Kevin Cornwall from Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group.

4.00pm

OLD TOWN CRIERS COMPETITION

Swan Gardens, High Street
The annual Old Town Criers competition. Come and watch – or have a go yourself! By popular request, 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.

7.00pm

FOYLES 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. Donation to Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre and OHPS

8.30pm

AFTER DARK HASTINGS GHOST WALK

MONDAY 6th AUGUST

8.30am to 12.30pm

BREAKFAST BUTTIES AND COFFEE MORNING

All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Street
Start your day with bacon, sausage or egg buttie! Teas, coffees and cakes. On behalf of the League of Friends at the Conquest Hospital. Donation to OHPS

10.00am to 4.00pm

COLLECTORS FAIR & STREET MARKET

Courthouse Street
Limited accommodation in History House if wet. To book a stall phone Ian Porter 01424 812662

10.45am

SPECIAL COFFEE MORNING with dancing display by Wendy Cameron School of Dance

St Mary Star of the Sea Hall, High Street/The Bourne. Entry £1 to include coffee and biscuits

11.00am to 12.30pm

COFFEE MORNING

Swan House, 1 Hill Street
Coffee & biscuits served in the patio garden. £2.50 per person. Proceeds to OHPS and Shelter.

12.00 to 2.00pm

CHEESE & WINE

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
Proceeds to History House

2.30pm

'SHIPWRECKS AND WHALES': Talk by Sophia Exelby, Receiver of Wreck for the UK

Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
Sorting out the ownership of treasure from local historic shipwrecks, finding motorbikes taken from the recent wreck in Devon, dealing with explosives lifted from wartime ships, and removing the rotting whale recently stranded at Camber, are but some of the tasks of Sophia Exelby's fascinating job as the UK's Receiver of Wreck. Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

2.30pm to 5.30pm

ORGANIC CREAM TEA

Garden of 106 High Street
Enjoy a full organic cream tea in the garden of the former Old Town Rectory plus raffle. £5 entry to include organic cream tea. Proceeds to Lower Torfield Allotment Association, The Soil Association and St Michael's Hospice. Donation to OHPS

2.30pm

FOYLES WALK

4.30pm to 6.00pm

LINE DANCING

Courthouse Street
You've heard of Dancing in the Streets: come and join Line Dancing in the Street!! Sure to be great fun for all!

6.00pm

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

6.30pm

SEABOOT RACE

Courthouse 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. Courthouse Street will be closed to traffic.

8.30pm

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

7.30pm

'DIVING INTO LOCAL HISTORIC SHIPWRECKS': Talk by Adrian Barak, Historical Diving Society

Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
Adrian Barak explains what it is like to dive into the local shipwrecks: the warship 'Anne' sunk in 1690, the Dutch treasure ship 'Amsterdam' sunk in 1749, and also into Henry VIII's 'Mary Rose' sunk in 1545 off Portsmouth. Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

7.00pm

TWITTENS & CAT CREEPS

7.30pm

ORGAN CONCERT with Carol Williams

All Saints Church, All Saints Street
Carol Williams is the San Diego Civic Organist and, being a consummate artiste, brings glamour to wonderful music. This concert is one of a season of Monday evening concerts on the 1878 Father Willis Organ at All Saints Church. Phone 01797 222615 for more details.
Tickets £7 at the door. Refreshments available.

TUESDAY 7th AUGUST

10.00am to 12.00noon

COFFEE MORNING

6 Hill Street (entrance in Swan Terrace)
Sit and relax in the patio garden, enjoying coffee and cake. £1.50 entry. Proceeds 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

11.30am to 2.30pm

HOT/COLD BUFFET LUNCH

All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Street
A choice of meat, cheese, salads, potatoes, rice, pasta, etc. £3. Sweets and drinks also available. Organised by 2 nd Hastings (Old Town) Guides

1.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

8 High Street
A town garden designed and built by the present owners. A restoration utilising different bricks and paving stones to give an interesting effect. Features include an attractive fountain and gazebo, exotic plants with palms, bananas and abyssinium flourishing. Seating available.
£1 entry. Proceeds to OHPS

2.30pm

'PRESERVING THE HISTORIC MONUMENTS OF THE HASTINGS AREA' Talk by Paul Roberts, Regional Inspector, English Heritage

Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
Hastings Castle, the wreck of the 'Amsterdam' (1749) and the Iron Age hill fort over 2000 years old on the East Hill are but three of the local historic monuments that English Heritage is involved in preserving. Paul Roberts explains how this is done and how they tackle the many problems. Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

2.30pm

SMUGGLERS WALK

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.

4.00pm

ILLUSTRATED TALK : By Christine Hayward.

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
'The Brasiers: My Smuggling Family'. Entry £2 to include drink and light refreshments. Proceeds to History House

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 now famous Fishermens Rolls
Available at the Bike Race. Donations to charity

6.00pm

ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

All Saints Church, All Saints Street
All creatures great and small welcomed for blessing

6.00pm PUTTING KNOCKOUT - This is happening TOMORROW at 6pm

7.00pm

OLD TOWN ARCHITECTURAL WALK

Meet outside St Clements Church, High Street
Led by Paul Reed, Historic Building Consultant

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

7.30pm

'THE RISING SEA LEVEL AROUND HASTINGS': Talk by Dr Martyn Waller, Kingston University

Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
The sea level at Hastings has risen 90 feet in the past 9000 years, and it is still rising! This has caused dramatic changes to the coastline and destroyed the medieval Cinque Port of Hastings. Dr Waller describes recent discoveries near Hastings and shows how scientists are reconstructing what happened in the past – giving clues to the bleak future with global warming. Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

8.00pm at Butler's Gap

9.00pm at Reeves Corner, High Street

SHORE SOUNDS CHOIR: OUTDOOR CONCERTS

Recently back from a French concert in June which was a resounding success (got a standing ovation!), Shore Sounds is back on its home ground and ready to delight local audiences with its unusual and captivating repertoire: rousing gospel, upbeat African, soothing lullabies, witty pop (the known and not-so-known) and cutting edge contemporary compositions. Led by its talented musical director, Carol Prior, and served up with lush harmonies and gorgeous arrangements, this is a cappella singing at its most sensual. Come and savour! Shore Sounds welcomes new members – just turn up at 7.30pm on September 18 th for free introductory session. Phone 07984 927271 for details of venue. We hope to see you!

WEDNESDAY 8th AUGUST

11.00am to 2.00pm

HASTINGS LIFBOAT OPEN DAY

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

12.00noon to 2.00pm

PLOUGHMANS LUNCH

St Mary Star of the Sea hall, High Street/The Bourne
Lunch £2.50, sweet 50p extra. Organised by St Mary Star of the Sea Community Club

1.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

2.30pm

'PROTECTING THE HISTORIC SHIPWRECKS OFF HASTINGS': Talk by Mark Dunkley, Maritime Archaeologist, English Heritage

Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
The seabed off Hastings is rich in historic shipwrecks: the Anne 1690, the Amsterdam 1749, the Normans Bay cannon wreck, the Thomas Lawrence 1862 and the S.S.Storaa 1943. Mark Dunkley explains how English Heritage explores and protects these wrecks. Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

3.30pm

TWITTENS & CAT CREEPS

5.00pm to 7.00pm

FILM SHOW 'The Cinemas of Hastings'

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
A film of Hastings cinemas. 1 hour showing with continual performance. Admission by donation £1. Proceeds to History House

6.00pm

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE

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

6.00pm to 7.30pm

AMATEUR BOXING DISPLAY

The Stade, opposite Winkle Island
Organised by West Hill Youth Club. Display of the training used to bring the club's boxers up to regional, national and international boxing standard. Donations to WHYC and OHPS

Tee off 6.00pm

PUTTING KNOCKOUT

Crazy Golf Course on the Stade
Organised by Hastings Winkle Club. Entrance fee set by Stade Crazy Golf at reduced rate for competitors. A family event open to all with trophies and prizes for the lowest round men and women plus Junior cups for boys and girls. . Proceeds will go to local good causes.

7.00pm

OLD TOWN CHESS CHALLENGE

All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Street
An opportunity for casual chess players to compete against different opponents. (Not open to members of recognised chess clubs or those who have an official chess grade). Cash prizes. Entry fee £5 adults, £3 under 18s. Proceeds to Two Towers Trust

7.30pm

'THE 3500 YEARS OLD DOVER BOAT AND BRONZE AGE LIFE': Talk by Peter Clark, Canterbury Archaeological Trust

Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
Cereal pollen 3500 to 4000 years old found in the local prehistoric forest seen at low tide on the beach show that crops were being grown by Bronze Age farmers. Peter Clark, who led the preservation of the Dover boat, reconstructs life in the local Bronze Age.
Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

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.

8.30pm

LYNDA MURRAY QUARTET

Black Market, George Street
Live jazz with Lynda Murray, alto & soprano sax; Luke Rattenbury, jazz guitar; Paul Whitten, double base; Loz Thomas, drums. Modern and contemporary jazz with world music influences. Free event

THURSDAY 9th AUGUST

10am to 12noon

COFFEE MORNING

Garden Cottage, Croft Road (along short twitten off Croft Road)
A friendly welcome and delicious coffee in a wonderful cottage garden. Entrance fee and raffle in aid of the Stroke Association

10.00am to 1.00pm

DEMONSTRATION

St Clements Church, High Street
Come and see us at work recording the interior of St Clement's Church and tell us your stories about the church and its contents. Free entrance. Coffee/tea 50p. Organised by Hastings & Rother DFAS Church Recorders Group. In aid of Two Towers Trust and OHPS

10.30am to 12.30pm

COFFEE MORNING

St Mary Star of the Sea Hall, High Street
Coffee & biscuits 50p. Plenty of cakes and scones on sale

12.00noon to 2.30pm

PLOUGHMANS LUNCH

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
Lunch, sweet & coffee £3. Proceeds to Prostate Cancer Charity

1.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

1.30pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

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

2.00pm to 4.00pm

PIMMS & STRAWBERRIES

6 Hill Street (entrance in Swan Terrace)
Mmmm…….lovely! Entry £3. Proceeds to OHPS

2.30pm

OFFICIAL OLD TOWN WALK

2.30pm

'HASTINGS 1749 WHEN THE 'AMSTERDAM' WAS WRECKED – THE SMUGGLERS' TOWN'

Talk by Dennis Collins, Hastings Historian
Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
Hastings was a notorious centre of smuggling, privateering and piracy when the Amsterdam was wrecked in 1749 and almost immediately local people began to plunder her silver bullion. Dennis Collins describes what the town was like. Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

5.00pm to 7.00pm

FILM SHOW 'The Inns & Hostelries of Hastings'

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
Video Show. 1 hour showing with continual performance. Admission by donation £1. Proceeds to History House

STREET PARTY

High Street & Brewery Yard

TUSH & PAT'S now famous Fishermens Rolls
Available at the Street Party. Donations to charity

5.30pm

CHILDRENS FANCY DRESS

St Clements Church, High Street
Theme 'Mini Beasts and Lady Bugs'. Two classes: Under 8 and 8 & over. Judging from 6.15pm onwards. Entry 50p per child if booked in advance at 'Made in Hastings', High Street, or £1 on the night. Trophies for winners and runners up. Prizes for all entrants. For more info call Melanie on 429231.

6.30pm

HASTINGS OLD TOWN MARKET

Stall at the Street Party in High Street. Selling cakes and home made produce.

From 7.00pm

PAELLA COOKED BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES!

49 High Street
Sangria and Spanish food! There will be a charge for the food. Donations to High Street Traders' charities and OHPS.

7.00pm to 11.00pm

HIGH STREET PARTY, High Street

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

7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm

'GLENN VENESS – I LOVE THIS TOWN'

Electric Palace Cinema, 39 High Street
The Electric Palace invites you to the popular screening of films featuring Hastings and its inhabitants captured by local film maker, Glenn Veness. Three separate showings. Free entry. Donations welcome

7.30pm

'THE WRECK OF THE AMSTERDAM 1749: IMPORTANT NEW DISCOVERIES':

Talk by Dr Peter Marsden, Maritime Archaeologist
Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore
The Amsterdam was wrecked at Bulverhythe in 1749 laden with bullion, wine and fine cloth, and was quickly swallowed in the beach. How and why this took place is only now being discovered through new research, and past discoveries of objects given to the Centre. Talk lasts one hour. Entrance free, but a donation towards the Centre's educational work with local schools would be gratefully received. Talk sponsored by the Local Heritage Initiative. In aid of the Nautical Museums Trust. Part of 'Meet the Experts 2007' programme.

8.30pm

AFTER DARK HASTINGS GHOST WALK

Meet at Swan Gardens, High Street
Spinechilling close encounters of the supernatural kind vividly described with thought provoking insights of the elusive spirit world. Duration 1 hour 30 mins. Participants with dogs on leads welcome. Adults £5, children under 16 £3.50.

FRIDAY 10th 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

2.00pm to 4.00pm

AFTERNOON TEA

All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
Enjoy afternoon tea with fresh strawberries & cream. Organised by 2 nd Hastings Old Town Brownies.

2.00pm to 5.00pm

OPEN GARDEN

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

5.00pm to 7.00pm

FILM SHOW 'Old Town Carnival 1999'

Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
1 hour showing with continual performance. Admission by donation £1. Proceeds to History House

6.30pm

BBC South East Today - Live Broadcast

'Deckchair Tour 2007' will see BBC South East Today broadcasting live from Hastings on August 10th. Beverley Thompson and Geoff Clark will be presenting the local news live from the Old Town! Next to the Lifeboat House by the Harbour Arm. Show off your carnival finery on the telly. Latest information from the Carnival Week Office at the bottom of High Street.

7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm)

DROP DEAD DIVAS

St Mary in the Castle, Pelham Place
A return of the fabulous cabaret night to remember, featuring the Drop Dead Divas, Alvin Stardust and guests performing swing, jazz, West End musical, rock and acoustic in the fabulous setting of St Mary in the Castle. Wine, beer and soft drinks available. Tickets: Table seats £15, Alcove seats £12, Gallery £8 available from Cobblers to the Old Town, 64b High Street, Old Town or by phoning 01424 812662. Waiter service for tables and alcoves. Table and alcove seats numbered and bookable. Bar upstairs in gallery. Dress code: whatever you feel comfortable in - casual or evening wear, it's up to you! This is a charity event, raising funds for local charities. Last year, substantial donations were made to four local charities from the profits of the evening. Exclusive raffle. Grateful thanks to FUGA for promotional material.

7.30pm

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. Guided walk, definitely not for the squeamish! Duration 1hr 30mins. Adults £5. Participants with dogs on leads welcome.

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 11th AUGUST

10.00am to 4.00pm

FLOWER FAIRY MAKE-OVERS by Geddes-Muir Designs

22 High Street (next to Shimizu Flowers)
Have a print taken of your little ones. We provide the fairy outfits, wings and wands. Age 3-8 years. No appointment needed. £5 per child
Donation to OHPS

11.00am

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, £2.50 children under 14, from Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £3 children under 14. Donation to Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre and OHPS

11.00am to 4.00pm

OPEN STUDIOS

Oak Passage (up steps from George Street and High Street)
Opportunity to view working artists' studios. Some work in progress and some for sale. Free entry

12.00noon to 5.30pm

BUNGEE JUMPING in aid of Prostate Cancer Charity

Outside the Lifeboat House on the Stade
Come and watch the bungee jumpers. To jump you need a voucher (cost £50) available from Mick Barrow (01424 713867) or Dolphin Pub, Rock a Nore (Laura). If you pick up a sponsor form and get sponsors, you can apply for a refund of some of your money. This event may start earlier depending on the number of 'jumpers'. Organised by Mick & Linda Barrow to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Charity.

2.00pm

FOYLES WALK

5pm to 9pm

ARROW FM

On the Stade

5.00pm

GRAND CARNIVAL PARADE

click here for route details

9.00pm

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

From the Castle on West Hill

SUNDAY 12th AUGUST

8.00am and 10.00am

HOLY COMMUNION: All Saints Church, All Saints Street

11.00am to 4.00pm

OPEN STUDIOS

Oak Passage (up steps from George Street and High Street)
Opportunity to view working artists' studios. Some work in progress and some for sale

Approx 11am

TRAWLER PARADE

Watch from the Stade beach. Trawlers parade by sea from the Fishermen's Beach to the Pier and back

2.00pm

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, £2.50 children under 14, from Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £3 children under 14. Donation to Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre and OHPS

2.00pm to 4.00pm

OPEN FLAT & ROOF GARDEN

Flat 4, 33 High Street
Courtesy of Peter and Caroline Fuller. Entry £1 includes free glass of home-made wine. In aid of Old Hastings Preservation Society's headquarters at 21 Courthouse Street

3.00pm

LOGGETTS COMPETITION: Stag Inn, All Saints Street

4.30pm

FOYLES WALK

5.30pm to 7.00pm

WALK TO WRECK OF THE 'AMSTERDAM' AND 4000 YEARS OLD PREHISTORIC FOREST

Led by Dr Peter Marsden. A walk at low tide to explore the wreck of the 'Amsterdam' sunk in quicksand and mud in 1749, and the 4000 years old prehistoric forest, and rocks & fossils from the Age of the Dinosaurs, 135 million years ago. In aid of Nautical Museums Trust. £3 per person. Contact the Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore, for details and to book a place. Phone 01424 437452

6.00pm

CELEBRATION SONGS OF PRAISE: All Saints Church, All Saints Street

6.30pm to 8.30pm

FISHERMENS MUSEUM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Fishermens Museum, Rock a Nore
Do you want to know something about the FIshermens Museum, fishermen and their families or maritime Hastings? If so, come and ask a group of experts, including local historian Steve Peak, who will try to answer your questions. Refreshments available, including Tush & Pat Hamilton's tasty fishermens rolls. Admission free but donations to the museum welcome.

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