12th-20th OCTOBER 2002

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There will be something for everyone and for all ages. Don't miss it! The 936th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. We bring you a festival of Hastings TODAY. 

The Right Worshipful the Mayor  Councillor Phil Scott

OVER THE LAST THIRTY-FIVE YEARS we have seen Hastings Week develop into a unique celebration of events which is supported by organisations such as the 1066 Jazz Club, Hastings Bonfire Society and Opera South East. The many other organisations which take part ensure that local people here in Hastings, and indeed others from outside the town, are able to participate and celebrate a fantastic Hastings Week full of something for everybody.
As always, there are many people in the background ensuring that Hastings Week not only happens but that it is a great success and for that I would thank everybody involved in making it happen, in particular the Chair of the Committee Dorothy Clements.

Simply enjoy!!
Councillor Phil Scott
Mayor of Hastings

A Note from the Chair

THROUGHOUT THIS JUBILEE YEAR OUR TOWN HAS BEEN displaying many talents and now it is the turn of the HASTINGS WEEK COMMITTEE, whilst celebrating a date from the past, to bring you a Festival of Hastings TODAY. Last year was considered particularly successful and now we have to strive to do as well, if not better
We hope to make contact with some of our nineteen namesakes around the world, remembering the time clock, of course! This with the help of the Hastings Electronics and Radio Club. The Photography Competition celebrates the centenary of Judges Postcards Ltd. with additional sponsorship from Marriotts Photographic supplies, should bring wonderful scenes of Hastings and the 1066 Country, so get snapping! The Hobbies & Crafts exhibition is expanding, the Youth Concert shows talent beyond belief whilst Bands like Sussex Brass and the 1066 Pipe Band and Drums excel. There is jazz and Light Opera at the highest level. The Public will have an opportunity to air their views at Regeneration Part 2 and Question Time and the National Town Criers will be calling. Fine Exhibitions and much, much more, all topped off by our Splendid Bonfire Boys.
I shall look forward to meeting you somewhere within the week and I do hope that you will enjoy it all. 

D. Clements. Chairman

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION in association with Judges Postcards Ltd. and Marriotts Photographic Supplies. Entry forms from 176 Bexhill Road., St.Leonards and Tourism Information Centre, Priory Meadow, Hastings. "Hastings and the 1066 Country". Classes: Amateur. Under 15 and 15 yrs and over. Professionals: Useful prizes. Closing date 1Oth September. Entries to be sent to: 1066 Photographic Competition, Judges Postcards Ltd, 176, Bexhill Road, St. Leonards TN38 8BN. So many lovely scenes. Display at Phoenix Theatre (William Parker School, Parkstone Road) Presentation 11am,  19th October 

CIVIC PRIDE & COMMUNITY AWARDS. (For unsung heroes and heroines.) Nomination forms available from the Community & Services Dept, 4, Robertson Terrace, Hastings for a person or group who/which has made a special contribution to the well-being of our town voluntarily. Without their help our standard of life would be greatly diminished. Closing date for nomination is 7th September. judging Ist October, and Presentations Hastings Day, 14th October in the Town Hall. Contact: Peter Wrigglesworth, Community Services, Tel.. 781454.

W.R.V.S. OVER SIXTIES ART COMPETITION. Any subject so have a go! You'll be surprised how good you are. Entry forms from Mrs. P. O'Brien MBE, 11 Bexhill Road. St. Leonards (S.A.E.) or W.R.V.S. Club, South Street, St.Leonards. Special cups and certificates. Presentations and Exhibition in Town Hall, 14th October. See Programme.
Contact 430522.
'MEMORIES' COMPETITION. Fifty Glorious Years" Where you have been, what you have Mone and who you have met. Send your entries to: Memories Competition, H.R.V.A.B., 383, Battle Road, St.Leonards 853711. Presentations at the Taplin Centre, Maze Hill, St.Leonards. 17th October.

CHILDREN'S POETRY COMPETITION.
A Poem describing 'My jubilee Year'.
Age Groups: 4 - 7 yrs, 8 - 11 yrs, 12 - 15 yrs, 16 - 18 yrs.
Presentations of cups and certificates in the Town Hall.
Date to be confirmed.
Contact: Mrs. J Austin, 16, Marianne Park, Dudley Road, Hastings

8th BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION 1066 SPONSORED WALK. Sunday, 22nd September - the route of the Invaders. The start of the 16 mile walk is from Pevensey Memorial Hall in Church Street (next to the Fire Station) 8.30 to 9-30am. Shorter routes: Bulls Head at Boreham Street for 9 mile walk. 10.00am to Noon or from Normanshurst, Stevens Crouch on A271, 2 miles West of Battle to take the 5 mile short route, 12.00 - 2.30pm. All routes end in historic Battle. Every walker will receive a medal and a delicious tea. All closed by 5.00pm.
Contact: freephone 0808 1002109
Footnote: The 2001 Walk raised the most ever. Well done!

OLD HASTINGS PRESERVATION SOCIETY - 2 Exhibitions
11th October - 3rd November, Conserving Hastings Heritage St.Mary in the Castle
12th October - 17th November OHPS - the first 50 years Old Town Hall Museum

PRIORY MACHINE KNITTING JUDGEMENT DAY.
1st October in the Unitarian Church, South Terrace, Hastings. Make sure those beautiful jumpers are completed.

HOBBIES & CRAFTS EXHIBITION. Entries for space at the Phoenix Theatre William Parker School by the 14th September. Space outside available. So popular in 2001, we needed extra space. Don't keep your special talents hidden.
Contact Sue Castro 437468.

ENJOY COASTAL CURRENTS 2002. A Visual Arts Festival for the South East Coastal Region. During September and October the festival aims to raise the profile or artists working in the area, offer greater access to the working process of artists, raise cultural identity of the area and develop new audiences for the arts.

EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
1Oam to 5pm HASTINGS MUSEUM,Johns Place, Cambridge Road, Hastings.
10am to 5pm. OLD TOWN MUSEUM, High Street, Old Town, Hastings.
11am to 5pm FISHERMEN'S MUSEUM. (OHPS), Rock-a-Nore, Hastings.
1Oam to 5pm. SHIPWRECK HERITAGE MUSEUM. Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings. Exhibition of George Greaves photographs.
1Oam to 4pm. ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT CENTRE,The Beach, Old Town, Hastings
10.30am to 4pm BURTON'S ST LEONARDS SOCIETY Centre, 36 St Marina, St Leonards. Exhibition. Coffee.
10.30am to 1pm & during performances STABLES ART GALLERIES. Lower Gallery: Exhibition of works by Christine  Rothschild. Showcase: Display of works by Signe Kolding. Upper Gallery: To be confirmed. Val Flack 221482

ALEXANDRA PARK. Various events throughout the Week, e.g. Nature Walks, Musical Events, Children's Fun, the Railway,The Cafe. Check the Notice Boards and later publicity. Liz Sargent Co-ordinator How fortunate we are to own such a lovely park.

Chair,  Dorothy Clements
Events Co-ordinator  Gordon Hobson
Marketing Chris Sherwood.

 

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