Your town centre needs you! Make a date for late night shopping, eating and entertainment in the heart of Hastings.
The first in a long line of FREE town centre, late night shopping and entertainment events was being organised as About went to press. Arrangements were being made for Thursday, March 24, when it was expected three local bands would entertain shoppers with a feisty fusion of funk and jazz.
The entertainment was due to take place in the town centre, near Debenhams, with many shops, including those in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, staying open late.
The Wizard Kings were expected to take to the stage at 5.30pm with their unique sound of jazz and funk, followed by St Leonards’ very own Naked Angel, an eclectic four-piece band described in The Guardian as: 'Ethereal floating vocals over laid back tribal beats.'
Above: Swizzleshaker variety show
Funk band Cult Fiction were serenading happy shoppers home with their medley of retro hits, followed by an explosive finale at 9.30pm, courtesy of local company Renegade Pyrotechnics.
Don’t worry if you missed this first event, the fun returns on March 31 from 5.30pm, with the street art equivalent of a Radio One roadshow, with Les, Terry and Maureen from Bramble FM. Featuring the likes of Burt Bacharach, the Dennis Waterman Band and the entire Chas and Dave back catalogue, this family friendly act is great entertainment for late night shoppers.
If this wasn’t enough the Swizzelshakers, a stylishly crafted variety show set in a 1940s Hollywood cocktail bar, will bring their own brand of dance magic to the evening, before handing back to Bramble FM.
As well as music and shopping there is a wealth of eateries for a well earned pit-stop, so come on down and check out funk, fun and shopping in the heart of Hastings.
Late night shopping takes place every Thursday and entertainment every other Thursday. The scheme is supported by Hastings Town Centre Management, Hastings Borough Council and the South East England Development Agency.
Make a date in your diary for: April 14 and 28, with live music and street arts and May 12 and 26 for more of the same.
A new leaflet is available with details of the Evening Transport Service. The service follows an hourly circular route from the Conquest
Hospital, three times a night from 7.55pm, Monday to Saturday.
It is available to Passport to Leisure holders and employees of the Conquest Hospital and Ashdown House with photo identification.
Its costs £1 for any distance or you can buy a 12 journey Clipper Card for £10, from the driver.
For more information, please drop into the Hastings information Centre to pick up a leaflet.
Conquest Hospital, Ashdown House, Silverhill, Filsham Road,
West St Leonards station, Warrior Square, Bohemia Road, Hastings Station,
Mount Pleasant Road, Priory Road, West Hill,
The Bourne, Harold Road, Ore,
Malvern Way, Conquest Hospital.
The Hastings and Rother Disability Forum (HRDF) is a volunteer-run community organisation run by disabled people for disabled people. The Forum makes sure the voice of disabled people is heard and works with Hastings Borough Council and Rother District Council to ensure disability issues are at the forefront of their work.
The Forum has been involved with improvements at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, the Country Park, Station Plaza and has regular contact with local planning departments. It is keen to see more improvements and been involved in the regeneration process with representation on local decision making groups.
HRDF also works with the local voluntary sector, making sure disability issues are considered.
It has a well-established Access Sub-group that works to improve all aspects of accessibility within the area. Key council officers are often invited to discuss areas of concern such as the new cycle lane in Bexhill. The Forum has an office at Britannia Enterprise, where it produces a quarterly newsletter and holds several open meetings a year.
HRDF is always looking for new members and if you would like to find out more, contact: Hastings and Rother Disability Forum, Bridge House, Britannia Enterprise, Waterworks Road, Hastings, TN34 1RT or telephone: 01424 201201 Email: enquiries@hrdf.org.uk
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