With everything from South African sausages to music and crafts, St Leonards Market is not to be missed this weekend.
Join the local traders as they set up their stalls at the front of Warrior Square station and stop for a bite to eat at the Alpha Café's BBQ on Saturday (24).
With an eclectic range of fresh produce on sale, from locally bottled Italian olive oil to vegan and vegetarian food, there is plenty to choose from. Other stalls include freshly baked bread and buns, nutrition, health and beauty products and fresh fruit and vegetables. To help set the scene, local musicians will be playing throughout the day.
The market takes place between 10am and 4pm.
He's lectured up and down the country, written books and newspaper columns and regularly shared a sofa with Richard and Judy; St Leonards is gearing up for a very special visitor.
We can announce that Roddy Llewellyn, gardener, landscaper and horticultural expert will be re-opening the historic St Leonards Gardens on 21 June.
Roddy, son of Olympic showjumper Harry Llewellyn and brother of controversial politician Dai Llewellyn, shot to fame for his beautifully designed gardens and commissions from the UK to the West Indies.
A much-publicised affair with Princess Margaret in his early 20s was soon put behind him and Roddy went on to have a prolific writing career, committing his expertise to paper through his books and various newspapers and magazines.
For four years he was the gardening correspondent for The Star, followed by a stint at the Mail on Sunday. Regular television appearances ensued with presenting roles on Roddy Llewellyn's Gardening Guide and a series on Welsh Gardens.
Four years ago he launched Llewellyn's Lectures, held near his home in Oxfordshire.
On Saturday, June 21 Roddy will officially re-open the Burton designed St Leonards Gardens. The day promises to be packed with fun and activities for the very young, older children and adults. Watch our for our historic costumed characters setting the Burton theme, music, guided walks, drama and stalls to browse around.
Make sure you pack a picnic and enjoy St Leonards Gardens at its very best.
Roddy will open the park at 11am so come and enjoy a day out at the newly refurbished and restored green space in the heart of St Leonards.
With school holidays just around the corner, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery has lots on offer.
Themed around the topic 'Ideas and Innovation' the events are focussed on Hastings' famous inventor, John Logie Baird.
From 24 May to 1 June add your thoughts and ideas to artist Sarah Broome's collection of memories from local people. The stories will be used by Sarah to make a film for HMAG.
On Tuesday, 27 May join writer Mo Heard and her hero Leo on a fantastic television time travelling adventure. Geared towards children from eight upwards, take part in a combination of storytelling and drawing between 2pm and 3pm. This event costs £2 per child and booking is advised.
Stories are the order of the day on Thursday 29 May between 2pm and 3pm when staff from the Hastings Children's Library re-tell their favourites, along with some art activities. This event is free, aimed at children up to seven and there is no need to book.
Finally, learn the tricks and skills of making moving images using pre-TV technology on Friday 30 May. Join artist Geoff Coupland and his Magic Lantern Show, then make your own slides. For ages eight plus, the cost is £5 and please bring a packed lunch. The fun takes place between 11am and 2.30pm and booking is advised.
For more information and to book your child a place, call HMAG on 0845 274 1052 or e-Mail: museum@hastings.gov.uk
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This page last updated: 21/05/2008