Hastings Week 2011


 
6th-14th OCTOBER 2012

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Meal Deal 2012

Special Meal Deal for Hastings Week
Mostly meals for two people and only £10.66

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There will be something for everyone and for all ages. Don't miss it! The 946th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. We bring you a festival of Hastings TODAY.

Places to visit during the week

Fishermen's Museum

Open daily 10am to 5pm Rock-a-Nore, Old Town. 01424 461446   
Formerly The Fishermen's Church, now exhibiting many fishing artefacts of yesteryear, the centrepiece of which is "The Enterprise", one of the last Hastings' Sailing Luggers. Entry Free.  Donations to Fishermen's Museum welcome.

Hastings History House Open daily 10am to 4pm

21 Courthouse Street, Old Town 01424 424744   
Interested  in local history?  Visit the Hastings 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.

Hastings Lifeboat Station

Lifeboat Station and Souvenir Shop open daily 10am to 5pm The Stade, Old Town 01424 425502
View the 'Sealink Endeavour' and the inshore lifeboat at the Lifeboat Station.

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, 12 noon to 4pm. Admission free
Bohemia Road, Hastings.  01424 451052 www.hmag.org.uk
Contains a rich and exotic mixture of fine paintings and china, the cultures of other lands, well-known personalities such as John Logie Baird and Robert Tressell, and a contrasting view of local wildlife today and as it would have been 150 million years ago.

Old Town Hall Museum

Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm.
Admission free   www.hmag.org.uk High Street, Old Town.  01424 451052
Provides an introduction to the history of the Old Town of Hastings and is arranged as a walk back in time from the 20th century to Prehistory. The building is fully accessible, and contains a wealth of historic exhibits, interactive models and reconstructions. 

Shipwreck Museum

Open Daily 10am to 5pm
Admission Free
Rock-a-Nore, Old Town.
01424 437452
www.shipwreckmuseum.co.uk

This charitable trust museum intrigues visitors with stories from seafaring history. Fine displays of artefacts from local shipwrecks, films of excavations and interactive touch-screen technology all add to the experience. Exhibits from the Cretaceous period also introduce local dinosaur history.

Friary Gardeners

Monday ­ Friday 9 am ­ 3 pm Ore Place Farm, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2RA
friarygarden@live.co.uk  01424 752555

Friary Gardeners offers horticultural training for adults with learning difficulties.  The site is also a working nursery with 2.3 acres of garden. Come along and see our site in full swing.  We have completed renovation works on our buildings. Entrance can also be made via St Helens Wood pathway.

Hastings Unitarian Church

7a South Terrace, Hastings
Dr Brian Hick ­ bhick1066@aol.com  07905892103

David Embry paintings & draWings and Shades of Autumn - a knitted woodland scene.

Hastings Miniature Railway

Daily from Mid March to end of September,with 2 train service at weekends and holidays, Weekends, school holidays and occasional weekdays from October to Mid March.

The line runs from the main terminus at Rock-a-nore Station located alongside the historic fishing beach and net sheds. The line runs for 600yds through East Beach Street Junction to Marine Parade station at the western end of Hastings Old Town by the fun fairs and amusements.

The £10.66 Meal Deal Daily throughout the Week

During this week lots of different eating establishments will be participating in the Meal Deal offering a meal for two for only £10.66.

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Friday 5th October

History House Exhibitions
21 Courthouse Street
11am-4pm

Exhibitions on local history, including part of the Bayeux Tapestry.
Contact Anne Scott 01424 427718
ohps@ohps.org.uk

1066 Jazz Club
Azur - Marina Pavillion, St Leonards
8pm -11pm

Hastings Week will be opened at the 1066 Jazz Club with The Original Eastside 5tombers, a band that was formed in the early sixties and has since enjoyed success in and around the London area and across the 50uth East with a variety of hot,swinging and dynamic jazz styles.
Tickets at the door.
Members £8, Non Members £10
Contact Don Jeffery-tel 01424 753784
www.1066jazzclub.co.uk

After Dark Ghost Walk
St Clements Steps (opposite Swan Gardens), High Street
7.30pm - 8.45pm (approx)

Informative descriptions of a wide variety of local hauntings with thought provoking explanations of the inner workings of the elusive spirit world. Dare you join us?
Adult f7
Accompanied Child £4, payable at the start.
Dogs on short leads permitted.
Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Malcolm Campbell 07964 793550.
No reservation necessary

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Saturday 6th October

Autumn Migration Watch
Meet at Hastings Country Park Visitor Centre
8am .
Join local oronithologist. Andrew Grace, on a walk through the Country Park Nature Reserve to observe the movements of numerous migrating birds from various vantage points in this scenic area.
Charge: £2, free to Friends of HCPNR.
Regret no dogs.
For more information contact Ray Mills on 01424 75254l

Hastings Week Opening Ceremony
Town Hall, Queens Road
9.45am

Muster at 9.20 am outside BHS, Queens Square – march off at 9.30 am lead by the Robertson Pipes & Drums to Town Hall.
Contact Gary Pelling gpp.gpp@fsmail.net

Classic Car Show
Stade Open Space, The Stade, Hastings
10am -3pm

Organised by Hastings Borough Council and Hastings Week Volunteers.
Sponsored by St Leonards Motors.
Visit from Alex Lester, Radio 2 DJ over the weekend.
Contact Hastings Information Centre 01424 451111

Hobbies & Crafts Fayre
Note new venue for this event -
Sacred Heart Primary School,
Old London Road, Hastings TN35 5NA

10am-4pm

The very best of quality crafts on sale with the opportunity to try some of the different hobbies and crafts. Stalls ranging from knitting/needlework/produce to plants/flower arranging/jewellery and more. Charity fund raising for local community groups.
Contact Sue Castro - sue@1066.net
01424 437468 (after 6pm and Weekends)
Jean Hobson - 01424 753095

Hastings Welsh Society Coffee Morning
22 Hollington Park Road, St Leonards
1O.30am - 12noon

Come and enjoy tea/coffee and Welshcakes – you don't have to be Welsh to attend!
Admission £1
Contact Mrs Atherden 01424 441208

19th Century Hastings in 3D
Town Hall, Queens Road
10.30am - 2.30pm

A selection of stereoscopic images of Hastings photographed between the dawn of photography and the early days of the 20th century. A number of unique viewers available which will give visitors an opportunity to browse through these engaging insights into the past.
Free entry.
Contact Peter Cresswell 01424 870806
peter-cresswell11@sky.com

Books Born in Hastings
Town Hall, Queens Road
10.30am - 2.30pm

Annual exhibition by local writers, publishers and illustrators. This year's event features the launch of the 'Stories of St Leonards' anthology and a range of new Hastings titles including 'Voices from Hastings Stade', illustrators' displays, local readers' and writers' groups.
Free entry, free refreshments, lots of book talk.
All welcome.
Contact Kay Green 01424 424981
kay@earlyworkspress.co.uk

Courthouse Street Monthly Market
Courthouse Street
11am-3pm
People in Courthouse Street are holding their monthly market to coincide with Hastings Week

History House Exhibitions
21 Courthouse Stree,t
11am-4pm

Exhibitions on local history, including part of the Bayeux Tapestry
Contact Anne Scott 01424 427718
ohps@ohps.org.uk

Picture Your Hero Competition Results
Town Hall, Queens Road
12noon

In this inaugural community competition the names of the winner and runners up will be announced and the prizes presented. Immediately followed by the winner sitting for their portrait, a demonstration of the use of water colour pencils, by well-known by local artist, Juliette Dodd.
Sponsors of the prizes are kindly offered by Whites's Restaurant, Carr Taylor Vineyard and Waterstones.
Enquiries to Victoria Seymour 01424 424981

GIZMO Open Day
Gizmo Gaffe,
Western Road
2pm·4pm

Door open to exhibit the young people's artworks and performances demonstration
Contact Pat Fisher 01424 552505.
gizmopatricia2006@hotmail.co.uk

The Poetry Group presents …….
Unitarian Church
2.30pm
Contact Dr Brian Hick – bhick1066@aol.com or 01424 252639

Hastings History House
21 Courthouse Street
5.30pm

Professor Michael Hunter will be exploring at "Hastings - What's in a Name". Michael's interest has been aroused by the different ways the town's name has been spelt over the centuries and the significance of that. Come along and learn what he has discovered.
Contact Anne Scott 01424 427718
ohps@ohps.org.uk

The Observer Trophy Water Polo Tournament
Summerfields Sports Centre
6pm-9pm

Annual Water Polo Tournament. Teams playing will include Dover (2011 winners), Dordrecht, Mid Sussex Marlins and Brighton and Hastings Seagulls.
A mini-polo game will also be included for young players in the 10-13 age group and a ladies game will also be staged.
Contact Tim Pearce - timp@lesker.com

Twilight Smugglers Walk
Meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road
7pm

An atmospheric and entertaining guided walk of approx 1 hour 20 mins around the Old Town and fishing quarter, recounting true stories of smuggling in Hastings in the 18th and early 10th Centuries and the involvement of local people. Conducted by Clive Richardson, British Tourist Authority Blue Badge Guide.
Tickets in advance £4 adults, children £3 under 14 from Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-
Nore or from guide on the walk at £4.50 Adults, £3 children.
Tel 01424 775534

The Hastings Horror Walk
St Clements Steps,(opposite Swan Garden), High Street
7.30pm – 8.45pm (approx)

Grim and gruesome local history featuring true tales of terror from Old Town's less illustrious past. Definitely not for the squeamish!
Content may not be suitable for some children.
Adults £7, accompanied child £4, payable at the start.
Dogs on short leads permitted.
Wheelchair accessible
Contact Malcolm Campbell 07964 793550
No reservation necessary

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Sunday 7th October

Classic Car Show
Stade Open Space, The Stade, Hastings
10am-3pm

Organised by Hastings Borough Council and Hastings Week Volunteers. Sponsored by St
Leonards Motors. 'Visit from Alex Lester, Radio 2 DJ over the weekend:
Contact Hastings Information Centre 01424 451111

Hobbies & Crafts Fayre
Note new venue for this event -
Sacred Heart Primary School,
Old London Road, Hastings TN35 5NA

10am-4pm

The very best of quality crafts on sale with the opportunity to try some of the different hobbies and crafts. Stalls ranging from knitting/needlework/ produce to plants/flower arranging/jewellery and more, Charity fund raising for local community groups.
Contact Sue Castro on 01424 437468 (after 6pm and Weekends) - sue@1066.net
Jean Hobson - 01424 753095

Junior Rugby Festival· Hastings and Bexhill Rugby Club
William Parker School, Parkstone Road
10.30am - Games, presentation at 2.30pm

Hastings & Bexhill Rugby Club is holding its annual Minis Festival, where over 1000 players from across Sussex from ages 5 through 12 meet in a day-long competition of thrilling rugby. Why not come along on any Sunday morning from September onwards
and give rugby a try!
For more information contact Martyn Amess on 07768 106174
www.hastingsrugby.org.uk

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hastings
11am

Service led by Rev. Ashley Hills
Contact Dr Brian Hick -01424 252639
bhick1066@aol.com

1066 Steps Race
11am
Please see details here

Jazz Breakfast
St. Mary in the Castle
11am.

A cheery start to the day with two favourite singers - Christopher Hutchinson (the Mello'd'man) and Yvonne Lloyd, With Roy Hilton and his music.
Tickets £8 (£7 St Mary in the Castle Friends Members). to include coffee and cake, from
Hastings Information Centre or at the door.
St Mary in the Castle Friends Tel. 01424-442601

History House Exhibitions
21 Courthouse Street
11am - 4pm

Exhibitions on local history, including part of the Bayeux Tapestry
Contact Anne Scott 01424 427718

Telling Stories Gallery Talk
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery,
Bohemia Road
2pm

The Telling Stories artists talk about their work and influences in this discussion led by photographer Grace Lau, 'Telling Stories' is a group exhibition of
fourteen artists from Hastings and Margate, which runs from 22 September to 13 January.

Foyles Walk
Meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore Road
2pm

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 Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore Road or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £3 children under l4. Donation to Shipwreck Museum and Old Hastings Preservation Society,
Tel 01424 775534

St Helens Preservation Society Autumn Walk
Meet Langham Road Entrance
3pm

St Helens Park Preservation Society (www.sthelenswoods.co,uk) are holding a guided walk through St Helens Woods. Our expert will point out many interesting facts about the woods as you meander, after which refreshments will be available,
Free entry, although donations toward Woods maintenance appreciated.
Contact Patricia Collins - 01424 712940
pandrcollins@sky,com

Twitten & Cat Creeps Walk
Meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore
3.30pm

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 1 hour 20 mins 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 £3 under 14 from Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore Road or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £3 children under 14.
Donation to Shipwreck Museum and OHPS.
Tel 01424 7755534

Hastings History House
21 Courthouse Street
4.30pm

Heather Grief will be looking at Anglo Saxon Society. Life in England at the time of the conquest.
Contact Anne Scott 01424 427718

Haunted Experiences
Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore Road
7pm

Haunted Experiences brings to life the ghost stories of Hastings Old Town with an animated presentation in the historic setting of the Shipwreck Museum, Rock A Nore Road. Meet characters from Tina Brown's books, come face to face with Sweeney Todd and other haunted souls.
All tickets £7.50 each. Includes donation to Shipwreck Museum. Presentation starts at 7pm prompt please ensure you arrive in good time. Due to size of auditorium, pre-booking is essential.
Tickets are available online at www.hauntedexperiences.eu or directly from the Shipwreck Museum in advance.
For more information please call 07817 686781
email: tina@hauntedexperiences.eu

After Dark Ghost Walk
St Clements Steps (opposite Swan Gardens), High Street
7.30pm - 8.45pm (approx)

Informative descriptions of a wide variety of local hauntings with thought provoking explanations of the inner workings of the elusive spirit world. Dare you join us?
Adult £7 Accompanied Child £4, payable at the start.

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Monday 8th October

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hastings
10.15am
Circle Dancing. . ,
Contact Dr Brian Hick 01424 252639
bhick1066@aol.com

Creepy Craft Fair
Ye Olde Pump House, Lower Bar
George Street, 2pm - 6pm

Find your perfect Halloween gifts and decorations here all items designed and handmade by Tina Brown of Haunted Experiences team.
Contact Tina on 07817 686781 or
email sales@kocka.co.uk - www.kocka.co.uk

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hastings
2.30pm

Life in 18th Century Soho - illustrated talk by Roger McKenna
Contact Dr Brian Hick 01424 252639
bhick1066@aol.com

Haunted Experiences
Chessboard, George Street
7.30pm - 8.45pm (approx)

Join the Haunted Experiences team as they bring you the Hastings Old Town Ghost Walk - now in its
19th year, as you explore the ancient streets and hidden quarter of the old town and hear tales of
the haunted past.
Tickets £7.50 - can be bought on the night or in advance www.hauntedexperiences.eu, which includes a donation to the Animal Foundation Bulgaria. Tours are suitable for 8 years upwards.
Please note that tour will go ahead even if raining.

Meet your guide 10 minutes before the start time at the Chessboard George Street, they will be
holding the Ghost Walk sign and a black umbrella.
Contact tina@hauntedexperiences.eu
or 07817 686781

'Opera in the Castle'
Opera South East Concert
St Mary in the Castle, .,
7.30pm

Guest soloists Thomasin Trezise, Mezzo-Soprano and Toby Sims, Baritone. Musical Director Kenneth Roberts
Tickets £10 and £8 concessionary price from Hastings Information Centre (01424,451111 ) and Imagen Gallery, 20 Claremont
Accompanied children under 16 - admission free. Contact Sandra Lambourne on 01424 443316

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Tuesday 9th October

Priory Knits Exhibition
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre
9am-Spm

Priory Knits will be exhibiting their 2012 Dorothy Clements Creativity Cup Exhibits - Red/White/Blue Cushions which will be judged by The Mayor supported by a knitting expert. They will also be selling small knitted items ill aid of the local Branch of the Acquired Brain Injury charity which Priory Knits has chosen as a club to raise money for in 2012,
Contact: Sue Castro 01424 436468 after 6pm
sue@l 066.net

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hastings
2.30pm

Knit and Craft
Contact Dr Brian Hick 01424 252639
bhickl066@aol.com

The Maureen Charlesworth Chess Challenge
White Rock Hotel
7pm

An evening of chess intended mainly for casual players i.e. players without official grades. There will
be tournaments for adults and juniors (juniors are players under the age of 14). Each player will be be
guaranteed five games during the evening against different opponents. There will Trophies and Cash
prizes for the winners. Entry fee £3 (£2 for juniors)
To enter (or if you want more infromation)
Tel 01424 431970 email: conpowr@aol.com

Falaise Sequence Dance Club
Arthur Easton Centre, St Michaels Hospice, Upper Maze Hill
7.30pm -10pm

Everyone is welcome to join in the dance, or just enjoy watching and have a cup of tea or coffee.
Contact June Smith 01424 713382
junel15@tiscali.

After Dark Ghost Walk
St Clements Steps (opposite Swan Gardens),
High Street
7.30 pm - 8.LtS pm (approx)

Informative descriptions of a wide variety of local hauntings with thought provoking explanations of the inner workings of the elusive spirit world. Dare you join us?
Adult £7 Accompanied Child £4, payable at the start. Dogs on short leads permitted. Wheelchair accessible. No reservation necessary
Contact Malcolm Campbell 07964 793550

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Wednesday l0th October

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hasting~
10.30am - 4pm

Art workshop led by David Embry
Contact Dr Brian Hick 01424 252639
bhickl066@aol.com

Achievers Award
South Coast College Hastings
Celebrating our local heroes.
Admission free. Please see local press for details
Tel: 01323 414493
or contact faizashafeek@jpress.co.uk

The Hastings Horror Walk
St Clements Steps (opposite Swan Garden),
High Street
7.30pm - 8.4Spm (approx)

Grim and gruesome local history featuring true tales of terror from Old Town's less illustrious past. Definitely not for the squeamish! Content may not be suitable for some children.
Adults £7, accompanied child £4 payable at the start.
Dogs on shortlads permitted.
Wheelchair accessible
Contact Malcolm Campbell 0796~ 793550
No reservation necessary

Happy Harold Tours
Town Hall, Queens Road, Hastings
11am - 3pm

Hastings Trolley Bus Restoration Group will be holding' Mystery Trips on the Hour' on the unique
1928 built Hastings trolleybus, Happy Harold
No booking required.
Contact www.l066..net/trolley for more details.

Haunted Experiences
Chessboard, George Street
7.30pm - 8.LtSpm (approx)

Join the Haunted Experiences team as they bring you the Hastings Old Town Ghost Walk - now in its 19th year, as you explore the ancient streets and hidden quarter of the old town and hear tales of the haunted past.
Tickets £7.50 (can be bought on the night or in advance www.hauntedexperiences.eu), which includes a donation to the Animal Foundation Bulgaria. Tours are suitable for 8 years upwards.
Please note that tour will go ahead even if raining.
Meet your guide 10 minutes before the start time at the Chessboard George Street, they will be holding the Ghost Walk sign and a black umbrella.
Contact 07817686781 or tina@hauntedexperiences.eu

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Thursday 11th October

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hastings
10.45am

Circle Dancing
Contact Dr Brian Hick 01424 252639
bhickl066@aol.com

History House Exhibitions

21 Courthouse Street
11am-4pm

Exhibitions on local history, including part of the Bayeux Tapestry
Contact Anne Scott 01424 427718


HRVAB Memories Competition
Healey House, 3 Upper Maze Hill
2pm

Entry into this popular competition is FREE to adults in the Hastings & Rother area, with two categories
A) for the visually impaired and
B) for those with normal vision.
The 2012 Theme is 'Favourite Memories' length to be from 150 to 1000 words
Contact HRVAB 01424 436359 hrvab@freeuk.com

Letters to a Part Time Barmaid
Ore Library
2.30pm -4pm

Local author Victoria Seymour will be presenting a talk on "Letters to a Part Time Barmaid". A collection of post-war letters, found at a Hastings auction, tell a true story of heroism and love.
Refreshment and cakes will be served
Contact 0345 608096 and ask for Ore Library

Ghostly Storing Telling
Ye Olde Pump House· lower Bar
7pm

Join the Haunted Experiences Jeam for an evening of ghostly story telling around the fire at the Ye Olde Pump House (lower bar). Let our story tellers captivate and frighten you with tales of hauntings near and far.
Event starts at 7pm, please arrive early to ensure prompt start. Very limited numbers due to venue, would recommend booking in advance at www.hauntedexperiences.eu or directly from Ye aide Pump House.
Any enquiries please call Tina on 07817686781
All tickets £7.50

Gateway Quiz
Conquest Centre, Chichester Road,
St leonards,
7pm

The Gateway Club's annual quiz night with quizmaster Richard Stevens.
The Club provides a stimulating and entertaining environment for adults with learning disabilities.
Each year a quiz is held as part of Hastings Week.
Contact Richard Stevens on 01424 461069

After Dark Ghost Walk
St Clements Steps (opposite Swan Gardens),
High Street
7.30pm - 8.45pm (approx)

Informative descriptions of a wide variety of local hauntings with thought provoking explanations of
the inner workings of the elusive spirit world.
Dare you join us?
Adult £7 Accompanied Child £4, payable at the start.
Dogs on short leads permitted. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Malcolm Campbell 0796~ 793550
No reservation necessary

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Friday 12th October

History House Exhibitions
21 Courthouse Street
11am-4pm
Exhibitions on local history, including part of the Bayeux Tapestry
Contact Anne Scott 01424 427718
ohps@ohps.org.uk.

Old Hastings Preservation Society
FREE Old Town Guided Walk
Meet at Top of West Hill Lift
2.30pm

All walks start at the top of the West Hill Lift, proceeding gently downhill and around the Old Town, discovering Hastings' colourful history on the way. Walks last c.90mins. Donations welcomed.
Contact Erica Barrett 01424 424744,

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hastings
2.30pm

Not more Flanders & Swann - Stephen & Brian back by popular demand
Contact Dr Brian Hick -01424252639
bhick1066@aol.com

Old Maps of Hastings
History House, 21 Courthouse Street
7pm

Local historian Steve Peak will be showing slides of many old maps of Hastings and St Leonards, and
describing how the town played a significant part in the setting up of the Ordnance Survey in the
late 18th Century.
Tickets £3 - please book in advance via the History House
Contact 01424 424744

The Hastings Horror Walk
St Clements Steps (opposite Swan Garden),
High Street
7.30pm - 8.4Spm (approx)

Grim and gruesome local history featuring true tales of terror from Old Town's less illustrious past. Definitely not for the squeamish! Content may not be suitable for some children.
Adults fl, accompanied child £4, payable at the start.
Dogs on short leads permltt@d. Wheelchair accessible
Contact Malcolm Campbell 07964 793550
No reservation necessary

1066 Jazz Club
Aiur - Marina Pavillion, St Leonards
8pm -11pm

1066 Jazz Club plays host to Len Baldwin's All Stars. Back in the sixties Len was leading his own band
the Dauphin Street Six which toured at home and across Europe. In the seventies he could be found playing in the front line of the Ken Colyer Jazzmen. The present band plays in the New Orleans style and will always aim to please the dancers.
Tickets at the door. Members £8,
Non Members £10
Contact Don Jeffery - tel 01424 753784
www.1066jazzclub.co.uk

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Saturday 13th October

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre
9am-Spm

All money will go to the local poppy-appeal
Contact Mrs Pelling 01424 852231
rod.midge@fsmail.net

60th National Town Criers Championships
Priory Meadow, Hastings
10.30am

Hosted by our very own MC, Hastings Town Crier Jon Bartholomew. Town Criers around the country take part in this spectacular event.
Judging based on volume, diction, clarity and inflection.
Contact Hastings Information Centre
01424 451111

Mapping Yourself with Irene Mensah
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
11am-1pm and 1.30-3.30pm

Using some unusual and fun drawing techniques, come and explore your own and your family's history to create a unique artwork.
Part of The Big Draw 2012
Free. Contact museum@hastings.gov.uk

Hastings &St Leonards Chess Club
2 Cornwallis Terrace, Hastings
11am - Spm

Hastings & St. Leonards Chess Club will be open to visitors (unfortunately there is no disabled access). Please do drop in to playa friendly game (whatever your playing strength!), or just to have a coffee and
look around. Details of our weekly Junior Club will also be available.
Contact Paul Buswell 07933 742352
info@hastingschessclub.co.uk

History House Exhibitions
21 Courthouse Street
11am-4pm

Exhibitions on local history, including part of the
Bayeux Tapestry
Contact Anne Scott 01424 427718


Stagecoach Theatre School Open Afternoon
William Parker Sports College, Parkstone Road
1pm-2pm

Stagecoach is a part-time theatre school for students agend 4-18. The Theatre School are offering members of the public an opportunity to visit the school and watch a display of song and dance performed by the talented performing arts students
Contact Avril Crawford 01424 772255
www.stagecoach.co.uk/hastings.

Foyles Walk
Meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore Road
2pm

A fascinating 'war time' gUided wgrk of approx 1 hours, 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 Heritage Cetnre, Rock a Nore
Road or from guide on the walk at £4,.50 adults. £3 children under 14, Donation to Shipwreck Museum
and Old Hastings Preservation Society.
Tel 0424, 775531,

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hastings
2.30pm

Stephen Page - Organ Concert
Contact Dr Brian Hick -011,21, 252639
bhick1066@aol.com

Old Hastings Preservation Society·
FREE Old Town Guided Walk
Meet at Top of West Hill Lift
2.30pm

All walks start at the top of the West Hill Lift, proceeding gently downhill and around the Old Town, discovering Hastings' colourful history on the way. Walks last c.90mins. Donations welcomed.
Contact Erica Barrett 01 1,21, 1,21,71,1"
walks@ohps.org.uk

Twitten & Cat Creeps Walk
Meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore
3.30pm

An interesting and unusu~lg'uided walking tour of hidden narrow footpaths, flights of steps and nooks & crannies, many with a tale to tell. The tour lastings approx 1 hour 20 mins involves some steps and steep inclines and will include amusing factual and historical anecdotes. Conducted by Clive Richardson, British Tourist Authority Blue Badge Guide.
Tic:kets in advance £1, Adults, Children £3 under 14 from Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore Road or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £3 children under 14. Donation to Shipwreck Museum and OHPS.
Tel 01424 775531,

The Beauty of Baroque
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street
Spm

Baroque Opera Live presents a 1-hour concert of songs and arias by some of the greatest composers of all time, including Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Purcell. Baroque Opera Live is based in Hastings and has a website at www.baroque-opera-live.co.uk.
Free admission
Contact admin@baroque-opera-live.co.uk

HASTINGS BORO' BONFIRE SOCIETY
Spectacular torchlit procession & bonfire

Following lighting of the beacon the procession commences from the Stade at 7:15pm passing through the old town, along the seafront, with a ceremony in the town centre concluding with the greatest firework display on the beach. See the Hastings Borough Bonfire Society programme for further details.
www.hbbs.info

After Dark Ghost Walk
St Clements Steps (opposite Swan Gardens),
High Street
1Opm - 11.1Spm (approx)

Informative descriptions of a wide variety of local hauntings with thought provoking explanations of the inner workings of the elusive spirit world. Dare you join us?
Adult £7 Accompanied Child £4 payable at the start.
Dogs on short leads permitted. Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Malcolm Campbell 07961, 793550
No reservation necessary

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HASTINGS DAY - Sunday 14th October

Spratt & Winkle Run
Stade Open Space, The Stade
10am-3pm

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (London & South East Area) in association with Hastings
Borough Council. Sevenoaks to Hastings informal road run. Vehicles leave Sevenoaks ar 7.30 am and travel to Hastings, completing the journey under their own power.
Mayor's choice of the day award will be given to one lucky winner.
Contact Andy Garner
Andrew_garner1@ btinternet.com

Hastings Fishermen's Museum
Birthday Party
Rock a Nore Road, Hastings
10am-4pm

To celebrate the 100th birthday of the museum's main exhibit the 'Enterprise' There will be an
exhibition of the 'life' of 'Enterprise' in the Vestry Gallery and seafaring songs from the Hastings Sea
Shanty Singers. Sea Shanty Singers performing from 3pm: Invited guests 4pm onwards
Contact Jan Sellers 01424 461443 more >>

Hasting & Rother Family History Fair
Horntye Park Sports Complex, Bohemia Road
10.00am - 4.30pm

10.45am, Dr Geoff Swinfield - DNA tests for family historians, what genetic tests are available and
what they can tell you about your ancestry.
12.45pm, Laurie Page - Palaeography (Reading old handwriting)
2.45pm - Louise Taylor - Adoption and Fostering Circa 1850 - 1930
Entrance £2, all talks £2 each, any 2 talks plus entrance £5 or all 3 talks and entrance £6
Contact Linda 07709 235308

Hastings Unitarian Church
7a South Terrace, Hastings
11am

Hastings Day Service led by D.Brian Hick & Jef Jones .
Contact Dr Brian Hick - bhick1066@aol.com or 01424 252639

Anniversary Walk· Battle's Twittens & Hidden Corners
Meet outside St Marys Parish Church
2.30pm

A fascinating walk of approx 1 1/4 hours led by Clive Richardson, Blue Badge Guide and Battle resident. Part anecdotal, part historical, discover there is a lot more to Battle than meets the eye.
Tickets in advance £4 adults, children £3 under l4 from Shipwreck Heritage Centre, Rock a Nore or from guide on the walk at £4.50 adults, £3.50 children.
Tel 01424 775534

Order of 1066 Award
Hastings Town Hall
5.30pm

The presentation of the.'Award of 1066' the supreme accolade for services to the town by the Mayor, Cllr Alan Roberts. By invitation only.
Contact Mayor's Office mayorsoffice@hastings.gov.uk

Hastings Day Gala Concert
Sussex Concert Orchestra
St Mary in the Castle
7.30pm

Conductor: Kenneth Roberts
Programme: TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture,
PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto NO.1 (with Jessica Wei Zhu),
DVORAK Symphony No.8 in G
Tickets £12, downstairs or £10 upstairs from Hastings Information Centre 01424 451111 and
Imagen Gallery, 20 Claremont.
Accompanied children under 16 - admission free, upstairs only.
Contact Sandra Lambourne on 01424 443316

After Dark Ghost Walk
St Clements Steps (opposite Swan Gardens),
High Street
7.30pm - 8.45pm (approx)

Informative descriptions of a wide variety of local hauntings with thought provoking explanations of the inner workings of the elusive spirit world. Dare you join us?
Adult £7 Accompanied Child £4 payable at the start.
Dogs on short leads permitted.
Wheelchair accessible.
Contact Malcolm Campbell
07964 793550
No reservation necessary

 

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Chair, Nigel Hogben
Vice Chair,
Events Co-ordinators  Tracey Milnes & Sharon Johnson

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