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Penbuckle’s Delicatessen, 50 High Street. Who won the competition? Check the shop window.

10am to 5pm
Old Town Hall Museum, High Street open.

10.30am
Opening of Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse street
The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.
“Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago.
The First World War – a small display of items from the period.
Hastings HistoryHhouse is open until 4pm. Entrance free but donations welcome, wheelchair accessible.

10.30am
Garden and Bric-a-Brac Sale at Swan Avenue. Bargains Galore.
Donation to OHPS

10.30am
Tug-o-War
Outside Lifeboat Station, The Stade. Inter Pub tug of war with Ladies and Men’s teams.
Entries close and money to be paid by 17th July. All enquiries to Claire Harley 07967 964460

10.30am to 2pm
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne,
Summer Exhibition in the Art Gallery and display in the Gwen Watford Gallery.

11am
Hidden Hastings Revealed Walk meet at Butlers Gap area, George Street

11am
Stade Guided Walk
Meet at the Lifeboat Station

11am to 4pm
The Pop Up Emporium and Cafe at St Clements Hall, Croft Road. An event full of talented local designers and makers from this creative south-eastern corner. There will be tasty homemade cakes, lemonade and a selection of teas. For information pop to our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thepopupemporiumandcafe or email thepopupemporium@hotmail.co.uk
Donation to OHPS

11am to 5pm
Open Studios
Oak Passage Studios, off the Light Steps (next to the Pump House), George Street.
See page??

11am to 6pm
Art Exhibition
At Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street.
Retrospective exhibition of much – loved local artist Jean Howell.

From 11.00am
Judging the Best Dressed Window in All Saints Street
This year’s theme “Memories”.  The Winners Certificates will be presented on Sunday 27th at the Coronation Ceremony of the Hastings Old Town Carnival Queen at approximately 2.30pm at Winkle Island.

12noon approx
Opening the exhibition at Hastings Fishermen’s Museum Rock-a-Nore Road
 ‘A Journey Through the Archives’
Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

2pm
Fun and Music in Courthouse Street
An afternoon of live musical entertainment  by “Loose Ends” in Courthouse Street including the usual fun & frolics for children and adults alike, with a scintillating display by the Iceni Belly Dancers at 5.30pm. Followed by the Old Town Criers Competition. A High Street Traders/PICS event. 

1pm – 8pm
RNLI Free Beach Concert –
On the beach adjacent to the Lifeboat House. Collection on behalf of the RNLI.
Saturday’s event  features The Goo-Goos; Ruff Copy; Star Scream; Martin Blackman Band; and The Kid Kapichi. Sunday 27thJuly 1pm-7pm featuring Titus; Wakin’ Snakes; Blakeley & Son; Hornet; and Local Heroes. There will be a bar and food outlets on site. Unfortunately for insurance purposes, BBQ’s are banned. Money will be collected on behalf of the RNLI. Thank you for your generosity.

You can download a copy of this poster here

2pm to 4pm
Summer Fete
Old Hastings House, 132 High Street
Various stalls and entertainment.
Donations welcome to Magdalen and Lasher Charity. Wheelchair accessible.
Donation to OHPS.

2pm
Pubs Past and Present Walk meet Butlers Gap area, George Street

1.45pm
Foyles Walk -  meet at Shipwreck Museum.

3pm approx.
In History House Courthouse Street - Juliette Dodd will be demonstrating a live pastel Portrait of the Carnival Queen. The finished picture will be presented to her after the official crowning ceremony on Sunday.

3.30pm
Twittens and Cat Creeps Walk – meet at Shipwreck Museum.
See walks page ??

5.30pm
Courthouse Street
Scintillating display by the Iceni Belly Dancers.

6pm
Father Seamus and the congregation welcome you to Mass in the beautiful St Mary Star of the Sea Church, High Street.

6.15pm
OLD TOWN CRIERS COMPETITION
On the stage at Reeves Corner in High Street
The Annual Old Town Criers Competition.  Come and watch or have a go yourself and try to beat our reigning champion.  Men and Lady’s competitions with prizes.  Just turn up.  Free bottle of wine for every entrant.  Winner heads the Carnival Procession.  A High Street Traders event.

7.15pm
Twilight Smugglers Walk – meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore.

7.30pm
Quiz at St Mary-Star-of-the-Sea Church Hall
A general and local knowledge quiz for teams of four to six. £4 including refreshments, but bring you own drinks. All proceeds will go to the maintenance of the church roof. To book in your team contact email clairepowr@gmail.com or phone 01424 431970 or just come along on the night and join in.

8.30pm
After Dark Ghost Walk – meet St Clements Church Steps.

Penbuckle’s Delicatessen, 50 High Street. Guess the Weight of the Cheese Tower in our window

10am
Celebration Eucharist
Rev Robert Featherstone and congregation welcome you to join them in our historic St Clements Church. Wheelchair access from west door.

10am and 11.30am
Mass
Father Seamus and the congregation welcome you to Mass in the beautiful St Mary Star of the Sea Church.

10am to 1pm
Boot Sale, Stables Theatre Car Park, £5 a pitch to book contact
Anne Edwards 01424 719779. Bring a table and arrive before 9am.

10am to 5pm
Exhibition
Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road. New exhibition ‘A Journey Through the Archives’. Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

11am Walk
Hidden Hastings Revealed Walk -  meet Butlers Gap area, George Street.

11am Walk
Stade Guided Walk
Meet at the Lifeboat Station

11am to 4pm
New Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.
The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.“Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago. The First World War – a small display of items from the period. Entrance free, donations welcome, wheelchair accessible.

11am to 4pm
Open Working Studio 39a Tackleway Paintings, prints and 3D by Roland Jarvis.

11am to 5pm
Open Studios Oak Passage Studios, off the Light Steps (next to the Pump House), George Street.

11am to 6pm
Art Exhibition
At Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street.Retrospective exhibition of much – loved local artist Jean Howell.

1pm to 5.00pm
Carnival Court visit to Courthouse Street.
The Carnival Queen and he gorgeous Princesses visit Courthouse Street to assist in raising funds for Hastings Lifeboat with non-stop entertainment, music, games, children’s fun, raffle, tombola, and much, much, more.  A PICS event.

12noon to 2pm
Hastings Net Shops Museum

12 noon to 5pm
Old Town Hall Museum open.

1pm – 7pm
RNLI Free Beach Concert 
On the beach adjacent to the Lifeboat House. Collection on behalf of the RNLI.
Today’s concert features: Titus; Wakin’ Snakes; Blakeley & Son; Hornet; and Local Heroes. There will be a bar and food outlets on site. Unfortunately for insurance purposes, BBQ’s are banned. Money will be collected on behalf of the RNLI. Thanks to you all – donations for RNLI gratefully received.

You can download a copy of this poster here

1.45pm
Folyle’s Walk meet Shipwreck Museum

2pm
Winkle Island.
Iceni Belly Dancers display of scintillating Eastern Dance

2pm
Stade Open Space.
Hasting Coastal Twirlers a colourful and spectacular display of twirling talent.

2pm to 4pm
Cream Tea,  All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
2nd Hastings (Old Town) Brownies invite you to join them to enjoy scones, fresh cream and jam, tea and coffee (free refill) £3.
Donation to OHPS

2pm to 4.30pm
Lower Torfield Allotments Open Day
Lower Torfield, bottom of Old London Road.
Open day, entry by donation to OHPS. BBQ or bring your own picnic if desired and Raffle, Come and see a very special allotment. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

2.30pm
Crowning of Hastings Old Town Carnival Queen on Winkle Island
followed by presentation of awards for Best Dressed Window in All Saints Street by Queen Leylah and her princesses.

3.pm
Coronation Procession round Hastings Old Town
Follow the colourful procession from Winkle Island along the seafront up High Street and down All Saints Street and back to the Stade Open Space.  Procession to be headed by the Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Bruce Dowling and othe local dignitaries, with the Carnival Queen and Princesses, the Iceni Belly Dancers, Sambalanco Samba Band and Section 5 Drummers.

3pm
Old Town Churches and Chapels Walk meet at the Chessboard, George Street.

3.30pm
Twittens and Cat Creeps walk meet at the Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore.

4pm
Winkle Island
Iceni Belly Dancers A display of scintillating Eastern Dance

4pm 
Stade Open Space
Hastings Coastal Twirlers A colourful and spectacular display of twirling talent

7.30pm
The Hastings Horror Walk – meet St Clements Church Steps

Penbuckle’s Delicatessen, 50 High Street. Guess the Weight of the Cheese Tower in our window

10am to 5pm
Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road. New exhibition ‘A Journey Through the Archives’. Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

10.30am to 12 noon
Dance Show with stalls
Crypt, St Mary Star of the Sea Church
Lovely dance show by children at 11am. Various stalls and raffle organised by the Community Club.  £1 entry to include show, stalls, tea/coffee and biscuit.  Proceeds to St Mary Star of the Sea and All Saints Churches. Wheelchair accessible.

10.30am to 2pm
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne,
Summer Exhibition in the Art Gallery and display in the Gwen Watford Gallery.
See page??

11am
Stade Guided Walk - Meet at the Lifeboat Station

11am to 4pm
New Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.
The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.
“Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago.
The First World War – a small display of items from the period.
Entrance free, donations welcome, wheelchair accessible. See page??

11am to 4pm
Open Working Studio, 39a Tackleway. Paintings, prints and 3D by Roland Jarvis

11am to 5.30pm
Penny Lane Day, Courthouse Street
Courthouse Street becomes “Penny Lane” for the day, raising funds for Hastings Lifeboat. Another day of free Family Fun with non-stop entertainment throughout the day including side shows, stalls and much, much more.  A High Street Trader’s event.

11am to 6pm
Art Exhibition
At Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street.
Retrospective exhibition of much – loved local artist Jean Howell. See page??

12noon to 2pm
Lunch Time Music
St Clements Church light lunches served 
12.45pm Organ Recital by Fr. Robert Featherstone. Enjoy hearing the organ playingin this beautiful Old Town Church on a summer lunchtime. Retiring collection for Father Willis Organ Fund (All Saints)

2pm to 3pm
Hastings Old Town Health Walk Meet opposite the Jenny Lind, High Street
A walk through the Old Town.

1.30pm to 4pm
Open Garden, Owlers Cottage, 104B High Street
Secluded and romantic walled garden in Old Town twitten.  Includes sunken rose garden and quirky wind sculpture.  Small table and plant sale.  Courtesy of Clive Richardson.  Entry £1.  Donation to OHPS.  Closed if wet due to slippery steps.

2pm onwards
Cream Teas and High C’s
At St Clements Church – Cream teas with a musical twist, Opera South East will provide a musical interlude during the afternoon. Admission free, donations welcome. Cream teas to be paid for. All profits to the Two Towers Trust, fundraising to maintain our two Mediaeval Churches.

2.30pm
Original Old Hastings Preservation Society Old Town Walk
Meet at 2.30pm at the top station of West Hill Lift .

2.30 to 5pm
Organic Cream Tea, 106 High Street, (entrance from Salters Lane) A delicious cream tea in the beautiful walled garden of the historic former Old Town Rectory. Courtesy of Craig and Jo Sams. Entrance price £5 (£2.50 for children) with scone, jam, cream, unlimited tea and coffee. Magnificent beauty raffle with £100s worth of prizes. In aid of Friary Gardeners and Thrive (the Horticultural Therapy Charity) with a donation to OHPS. Regret not suitable for wheelchairs due to slope.

4.00pm
The Great Whelk Eating Competition.Courthouse Street
The 3rd Annual Competition for the title of “Hastings Champion Whelk Eater”.  Give a fiver donation to Hastings Lifeboat and try your luck at beating the reigning champion’s time for eating a pint of fresh Hastings Whelks.  Winner receives an engraved cup and crown to be held for one year.  Sponsored by White’s Seafood & Steak Bar.
A PICS event

4.30pm
Dandies and Dragoons walk from Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.  

6pm to 7pm
Talk Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture  with Mrs Ke Xia Xu at 8 Sturdee Place. Free talk but donations welcome.

6.00pm
Seaboot Race Courthouse Street
Followed by Grand Charity Auction on Reeves Corner.

From 6.30 pm
Old Town Treasure Trail
Register at Winkle Island by 6.30pm finish at the Lord Nelson. Fancy dress a must! Teams race round the Old Town with collecting boxes to find answers to questions, which are all in pubs, of course! Why not take part in a tradition of Old Town Carnival Week – all great fun!  Prizes for all! Raising funds for MacMillan Nurses. 

6.30 for a 7pm start
Haunted Experiences 21st Birthday Anniversary Walk. Meet Butlers Gap area, George Street

7.30pm
Concert
All Saints Church
Recital on the 1878 Father Willis organ by Tim Byram-Wigfield from London. (Assisted wheelchair access from Tackleway via side door).
Tickets: £8 at the door.

7.30pm approximately
Grand Charity Auction (follows Seaboot Race)
Reeves Corner, High Street
Grand Auction of gifts donated by Old Town traders.  All sold with no reserves, so you are sure of a bargain.  Auctioneers: Ian Porter and Deeday White.  Raising Funds for Local Good Causes.  Another High Street Trader’s event.

8.30pm
After Dark Ghost Walk – meet at St Clements Church steps opposite Swan Gardens, High Street.

Penbuckle’s Delicatessen, 50 High Street. Guess the Weight of the Cheese Tower in our window

10am to 5pm
Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road. New exhibition ‘A Journey Through the Archives’. Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

10am – 12 noon 
Hastings Remembers  - Pop-up Exhibition - Old Town Hall Museum, High Street
Find out about this exciting First World War centenary project and how to get involved, plus get your hands on history with an object-handling session. Free entry.

10am to 5pm
Craft Exhibition Free.
Stade Open Space
‘Follow the Herring – A Coat for a Boat’ a knitted celebration of the herring fishery.

10am to 12 noon
Coffee morning and Open Garden
Garden Cottage, Croft Road
Coffee and Cakes in a lovely garden, art cards also for sale. Courtesy of Ann Novotny Entrance fee £3. Donations to MS Society and OHPS.

10 am
Walk with John Shirlaw “Exploring the Architecture of the High Street” starts with an introduction in Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street

10.30am to 2pm
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne, Summer Exhibition in the Art Gallery and display in the Gwen Watford Gallery

11am
Stade Guided Walk
Meet at the Lifeboat Station details see page??

11am to 2pm
Open Day Hastings Lifeboat Station. The Stade
Look over the boats and the station

11am to 4pm
New Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.
The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.
“Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago.
The First World War – a small display of items from the period.
Entrance free, wheelchair accessible. See page??

11am to 5pm
Open Studios Oak Passage Studios, off the Light Steps (next to the Pump House), George Street.

11am to 4pm
Open Working Studio
39a Tackleway. Paintings, prints and 3D by Roland Jarvis.

11am to 6pm
Art Exhibition At Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street.
Retrospective exhibition of much – loved local artist Jean Howell.  

12noon to 2.30pm
Hot and Cold Buffet Lunch
All Saints Church Hall, All Saints Street.
Organised by 2nd Hastings Rainbows. Hot and cold buffet lunch with a choice of either meat, cheese or quiche served with a selection of about 15 different home-made salads, and a choice of a roll/bread or potatoes, inlcuding tea/coffee or a soft drink £4.50.  Desserts are also available.  Wheelchair accessible.
Donation to OHPS

12noon to 2pm
Lunch Time Music St Clements Church light lunches served 

12.30pm to 1.30pm
recital in St Clements Church with Natalie Hill (Soprano) and Ivora Rees (Piano): Sacred Music and Italian Song providing an oasis of calm amidst the bustle of Old Town Week. Free entry retiring collection for Church Funds, donation to OHPS

1.45pm
Twittens and Cat Creeps Walk meet at the Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road

2.30pm
Original Old Hastings Preservation Society Old Town Walk
Meet at 2.30pm at the top station of West Hill Lift .
See walks page ???

3.30 pm
Foyles Walk meet at the Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore Rd.

4.30pm illustrated talk
Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street “Hastings in the First World War” with Brian Lawes ,
Tickets £3  refreshments available.

5.30pm to dusk
Bike Race - for the Jimmy Read Memorial Trophy Crown Lane

6.30pm
Blessing of the Animals St Clements Church
All creatures great and small warmly welcomed. Come and celebrate the joy and love of our pets. Please make sure they are under control and well behaved.

7pm
Mad Jacks Morris Dancing performing around the Old Town Cotswold tradition with acoustic music.

7.30pm
Mannequin ParadeHigh Street on the High Pavement at the sea end of the street.
“The Wardrobe” presents a Mannequin Parade showing a fine collection of Vintage Clothing. This is a free event but donations are always welcome. Another High Street Traders event.

7.30pm
The Hastings Horror Walk, meet at the bottom of St Clements Church Steps.

8pm – 10.30pm still TBC
“The Sixties” - Charity Pub Quiz Cinque Ports Arms, All Saints Street
This year “The Sixties” (yes, change of title this year) - all questions will be about the 1960’s and quizzers are encouraged to wear 60’s gear!  This is a popular event so participants are encouraged to arrive early.  £2 per person entry.

Penbuckle’s Delicatessen, 50 High Street. Guess the Weight of the Cheese Tower in our window

10am to 5pm
Exhibition
Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road. New exhibition ‘A Journey Through the Archives’. Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

10am to 5pm
Craft Exhibition Free.
Stade Open Space
‘Follow the Herring – A Coat for a Boat’ a knitted celebration of the herring fishery.

10.30am to 2pm
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne,
Summer Exhibition in the Art Gallery and display in the Gwen Watford Gallery.

10am
Lost Roads Walk meet at Hastings History House

11am to 4pm
New Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.
The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.
“Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago.
The First World War – a small display of items from the period.
Entrance free, but donations welcome wheelchair accessible.

10:30am - Not in printed propgramme
By public demand there will be a special Carnival Week Early Bird FREE Morning Walk led by members of the Old Hastings Preservation Society The walk starts at the TOP of the West Hill Lift and descends gently into and around the Old Town, although there are some steps.
No booking - just turn up. The walk is free but a donation is welcome.

11am to 4 pm
Brewery Tour
Old Town Brewery Torfield Cottage, 8 Old London Road.
Tours will take place half-hourly from 11 am. We invite you to come and sample the real ales and have a look at the brewery, re-located from the First In Last Out pub in the High Street.  Donations for the Seaview charity.

11am to 5pm
Open Studios
Oak Passage Studios, off the Light Steps (next to the Pump House), George Street.
See page ??

11am to 1pm
Coffee Morning Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.
Come in, enjoy a coffee, browse our archives and/or play Linco Lingo, the Old Town Bingo Game with Bruce Nichol from 11-12, £4 bingo entry, cash prizes.

11am to 6pm
Art Exhibition
At Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street.
Retrospective exhibition of much – loved local artist Jean Howell. See page???

12 noon to 2 pm
Ploughman’s Lunch
Crypt, St Mary Star of the Sea. Bourne entrance
Ploughman’s Lunch and drink £4.50 desserts @ 50p extra,. Proceeds to St Mary Star of the Sea, Donation to OHPS.  Wheelchair accessible.

12 noon -2pm
Lunchtime performance in St Clements Church - light lunches
At 12.30 pm Poems of Dylan Thomas Tickets Free entry retiring collection for Church Funds, donation to OHPS

2pm to 4pm
Tours of All Saints Church Tower
Donations towards new bell ropes. Steep steps and narrow entrances, numbers limited to 6 at any one time, climb at your own risk.  

2pm to 4pm
Cream Teas, All Saints Church. ‘Bells for Bells’  Old Town Morris Side, ’Hannah’s Cat’ will be serving cream teas and offering traditional English music and dance as entertainment. Proceeds towards new bell ropes.

2pm to 4pm
Open Garden
Owlers Cottage, 104B High Street. Secluded and romantic walled garden in Old Town twitten.  Includes sunken rose garden and quirky wind sculpture.  Small table and plant sale.  Courtesy of Clive Richardson.  Entry £1.  Donation to OHPS.  Closed if wet due to slippery steps.

2 pm – 5 pm
Open Garden Elm Lodge, 60 Old London Road.
Open Garden courtesy of Gwen and Michael Blandy.  Two acres of winding paths leading to a wooded area ascending the West Hill with views to the East Hill. Lawned area with herbaceous border and pond, containing koi carp and golden orfe. This is a garden still being developed. Entrance £1, children free.  Pimms or juice £1 donation.  Some garden seats available.  Not accessible for wheelchairs.

4.30pm talk
Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
Illustrated talk “ George Chapman - The Demon Barber of George Street” with Helena Wojtczak, Tickets £3  refreshments available.

6pm onwards
Winkle Club Adventure/Crazy Golf Tournament Marine Parade.
Open to all with trophies for winners and runners up.. Concessionary rate for competitors. Money raised to Hastings Winkle Club for local good causes. 

7pm for 7.30pm to 8 pm start
Pram Race

Some roads in the Old Town will be closed for the Pram Race and Carnival Procession more >>

7.30pm
Performance - St Clements Church Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas - a rehearsed reading ticket £6

8.30 pm
After Dark Ghost Walk – meet at St Clements Church steps opposite Swan Gardens, High Street.

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Penbuckle’s Delicatessen, 50 High Street. Guess the Weight of the Cheese Tower in our window

10am to 5pm
Exhibition Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road. New exhibition ‘A Journey Through the Archives’. Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

10am to 5pm
Craft Exhibition Free - Stade Open Space - ‘Follow the Herring – A Coat for a Boat’ a knitted celebration of the herring fishery.

10am
Outside the Wall Walk meet at History House.

10.30 am  to 4.30 pm
Open Garden with Tea and Cakes 8 High Street. Visit this award winning tropical garden with feature fountain and gazebo and many exotic plants. Plenty of seating to enjoy a fabulous view with tea and home made cakes. Courtesy of Mags Ivatts. Entry charge is £5 including tea and cake, donation to OHPS.

10.30am to 2pm
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne,
Summer Exhibition in the Art Gallery and display in the Gwen Watford Gallery.
See page??

10.45am
Tour of the Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne, also at 11.45 and 12.45
The theatre building dates back to 1746 and has been a theatre since 1959-come and hear how it all began. Tour includes backstage (where possible). Donations to OHPS. Box Office 01424 423221.

11am to 4pm
New Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street. The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.“Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago. The First World War – a small display of items from the period. Entrance free, donations wheelchair accessible.

11am to 5pm
Open Studios Oak Passage Studios, off the Light Steps (next to the Pump House), George Street.

11am to 6pm
Art Exhibition At Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street. Retrospective exhibition of much –loved local artist Jean Howell.

11.45am
Tour of the Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne
The theatre building dates back to 1746 and has been a theatre since 1959-come and hear how it all began. Tour includes backstage (where possible). Donations to OHPS. Box Office 01424 423221.

12noon to 2pm
Lunch Time Music St Clements Church light lunches served 
From 12.30 to 1.30 the Regency Singers delight with a varied programme of light music. Tickets £5

12 noon to 2.30pm
Ploughman’s Lunch in All Saints Hall.
By All Saints Monday Wives - ploughman’s lunch, sweet, coffee/tea/juice £5 Children £2.  Wheelchair accessible.
Donation to OHPS

2.30pm
Original Old Hastings Preservation Society Old Town Walk Meet at 2.30pm at the top station of West Hill Lift .

12.45pm
Tour of the Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne
The theatre building dates back to 1746 and has been a theatre since 1959-come and hear how it all began. Tour includes backstage (where possible). Donations to OHPS. Box Office 01424 423221.

6.pm
Twilight Smugglers Walk Meet at Shipwreck Museum see page??

6.30pm to 7pm
Sound Waves Community Choir
Butler’s Gap, George Street. Come and listen to The Sound Waves Community Choir singing a mix of Pop, Rock Gospel and Blues. Butler’s Gap in George Street from 6.30 pm. Donations to OHPS. Need to check alternative venue

7.00pm to 11.00pm
High Street Traders Street Party

7.30pm
Performance on the Stade Open Space - “Get up and tie your fingers” A play about the Herring industry. A free event.

7.30 pm
The Hastings Horror Walk – meet St Clements Church Steps.

8pm and 9.30pm
Electric Palace Cinema 'I Love This Town' film by Glenn Veness
Visit the uproarious Electric Palace at its best to experience Glenn Veness's movie magic. Glenn has captured the colourful people and the events that have taken place over the last thirty years in the Old Town; pram races, bike races, tug of war and beach concerts, the folk of Hastings love a party! Free entry, donations  welcome! Bar open all evening.   

10am to 4pm
Open Day for East Sussex Coastguard Association at the Coastguard Station, Rock-a Nore Road (next to the car park) Refreshments available

10am to 5pm
Exhibition - Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road. New exhibition ‘A Journey Through the Archives’. Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

10am to 5pm
Craft Exhibition Free
Stade Open Space
‘Follow the Herring – A Coat for a Boat’ a knitted celebration of the herring fishery.

10am to 5pm
Old Town Hall Museum, High Street. open.

10.30am to 2pm
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne, Summer Exhibition in the Art Gallery and display in the Gwen Watford Gallery.

10.45am
Tour of the Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne, also at 11.45 and 12.45
The theatre building dates back to 1746 and has been a theatre since 1959-come and hear how it all began. Tour includes backstage (where possible). Donations to OHPS. Box Office 01424 423221.

11am
Stade Guided WalkMeet at the Lifeboat Station

From 11am to 2pm
Stade Open Space Children’s Pirate Fun
Children’s entertainment with lots of fun, music and activities with the “Jack Sparrows”. In memory of Norman Race raising funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital and OHPS Watch out for the posters giving more exciting details. Prizes for all those dressed as Pirates

11am to 4pm
St Clements Church Art, Craft and Hobbies Fair A wide selection of locally produced arts and crafts will be on sale. Light refreshments available, In aid of Two Towers Trust. To book a stall please call Hastings (01424) 444483

11am to 4pm
New Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.
The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.“Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago. The First World War – a small display of items from the period. Entrance free, donations welcome, wheelchair accessible.

11am to 5pm
Open Studios Oak Passage Studios, off the Light Steps (next to the Pump House), George Street.

11am to 6pm
Art Exhibition at Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street.
Retrospective exhibition of much – loved local artist Jean Howell.

11.45am
Tour of the Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne
The theatre building dates back to 1746 and has been a theatre since 1959-come and hear how it all began. Tour includes backstage (where possible). Donations to OHPS. Box Office 01424 423221

12 noon to 2.30pm
Cheese and Wine Lunch Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.
Local cheeses from Penbuckles. Great value at £5. Organised by the Old Hastings Preservation Society. Join us and find out what goes on at OHPS HQ. Get your raffle tickets for our fundraising draw with £50 Cash Prize. The draw is on Sat 10th at 4pm.

12.45pm
Tour of the Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne
The theatre building dates back to 1746 and has been a theatre since 1959-come and hear how it all began. Tour includes backstage (where possible). Donations to OHPS. Box Office 01424 423221

1pm -145pm
Lunchtime Concert All Saints Church, All Saints Street.  The ever popular event features mezzo-soprano Linda Grace singing some of the world’s most beautiful music. This year will have a Baroque theme – Linda will sing well-loved arias by Vivaldi, Handel and J.S. Bach. Free admission - donations gratefully received at the exit in aid of church funds. Donation to OHPS.

2pm to 5pm
Open Garden
Strawberry Cottage, 36 Tackleway. Visit this beautiful secluded garden courtesy of Don Brant.  Donations for OHPS.  Not accessible for wheelchairs as 3 steps down into the garden.

2.30pm
Original Old Hastings Preservation Society Old Town Walk Meet at 2.30pm at the top station of West Hill Lift .

4.30pm
Talk at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street
The Pageant of Heroes 1914 Marilyn Saklatvala will tell the story of this patriotic celebration during the summer of 1914.before the First Tickets £3. refreshments available.

7pm
Harp Concert St Clements Church. A return visit from the very popular Harpist Fiona Hosford. Tickets £8

7.15pm
Twilight Smugglers Walk – meet at the Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore.

7.30pm
Performance The Stade Open Space - ‘Get up and tie your fingers’ A play about the herring industry. A free event.

8.30pm
After Dark Ghost Walk – meet at St Clements Church steps opposite Swan Gardens, High Street.

10am to 1pm
Parish Gift Day St Clements Church. Come and meet the Rector and Churchwardens. Enjoy coffee, tea and cakes and this newly restored historic building. Wheelchair access by the west door.

10am to 5pm
Exhibition Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road. New exhibition ‘A Journey Through the Archives’. Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

10am to 5pm
Craft Exhibition Free Stade Open Space ‘Follow the Herring – A Coat for a Boat’ a knitted celebration of the herring fishery.

10am to 5pm
Old Town Hall Museum, High Street. Open

10.30am to 2pm
The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne, Summer Exhibition in the Art Gallery and display in the Gwen Watford Gallery.

11am
Stade Guided Walk Meet at the Lifeboat Station

11am
Hidden Hastings Revealed Walk meet Butlers Gap area, George Street.

11am to 4pm
New Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street.
The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation. “Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago. The First World War – a small display of items from the period. Entrance free, donations welcome wheelchair accessible.

11am to 5pm
Open Studios. Oak Passage Studios, off the Light Steps (next to the Pump House), George Street.

11am to 5pm
Open House  – Living History - 135 All Saints Street
Here’s another rare chance to see 135 All Saints Street, a16th century merchant’s house and one of the most complete Tudor houses in the Old Town. As previous visitors will know, it underwent a unique and extensive restoration programme from 2006-2011. The owner, Alastair Hendy, has taken it back to how it may have looked when first built, carrying out major structural repairs throughout, sympathetically restoring every surface and internal fixture - yet keeping the evolution of the house intact. This is an opportunity to experience first hand this magical time capsule lit by candle light, and to pick up a few tips on sensitive restoration and some quirky interior design solutions. Carnival Week 2013 saw hundreds visit over one weekend, and for those who came before, please do come back, for now you can read all about the house’s history, how it was before, and the extraordinary changes it has seen.  Come and see – you’ll be amazed.

Old Town Mortuary
The house has some secrets of its own, for up until the 1950s the rear wing was used as an undertaker’s workshop, cadavers being stored in the adjoining cellar room. Two elderly Hastings fisherman have recently recounted their memories about when as boys they would come to The Wilderness (as the area behind upper All Saints Street was known then) and peer through the back windows of the house to spot the bodies laid out, then run away. Entry: £3 per adult, £2 per child (under 18) Donation to OHPS.

11am to 6pm
Art Exhibition At Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street. Retrospective exhibition of much – loved local artist Jean Howell

From 11.30am
Jacket Potato Lunch All Saints Hall, All Saints Street, From £2 with a selection of fillings, Also Drinks and Deserts available. Organised by 2nd Hastings Rainbows.

1.45pm
Twittens and Cat Creeps Walk meet at Shipwreck Museum Rock-a-Nore. See walks page ???

12noon to 2pm
Lunch Time Music St Clements Church light lunches served 
12.30 pm Fiddle Choir – an entertaining and unusual group of local performers.
Free entry retiring collection for Church Funds, donation to OHPS

2pm
Pubs Past and Present Walk meet at Chessboard, George Street.

3.30pm
Foyle’s Walk – meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore.

4pm
Hastings History House Grand Raflle Draw tickets are on sale to raise money towards the installation of a lift. Tickets £1 each, with a cash prize of £50.The Winner will be drawn at 4pm today - don’t miss your chance to win.

Hastings Old Town Carnival 2014

Some roads in the Old Town will be closed for the Pram Race and Carnival Procession more >>

9pm to 1am
Night Church at St Clements St Clements Church will be open after carnival -to be quiet, to pray, to chat. Tea and Coffee.

10am
Church Services - Celebration Eucharist Fr. Robert Featherstone and congregation welcome you to join them in historic St Clements Church. Wheelchair access from west door.      

10am
Church Services Father Seamus and the congregation welcome you to Mass in the beautiful St Mary Star of the Sea Church.

10am to 5pm
Exhibition Hastings Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road. New exhibition ‘A Journey Through the Archives’. Entrance free, donations to Fishermen’s Museum welcome.  Wheelchair accessible.

10am to 5pm
Craft Exhibition Free. Stade Open Space. ‘Follow the Herring – A Coat for a Boat’, a knitted celebration of the herring fishery.

11am
Hidden Hastings Revealed – meet Butler’s gap area, George Street.

11am Stade Guided Walk
Meet at the Lifeboat Station details see page??

11am to 4pm
Colour the Coast Fun Run. The Stade Beach One of the craziest Fun Runs in a good cause, celebrate life and have a good time. Great to do with friends, family or colleagues. Runners will pass through four colour zones where ‘Cheery Chuckers’ will shower you and your white t-shirt with our special 100% safe colour powder. The colours will build until by the end of the course you will have become a masterpiece. There will be a finish line party extravaganza creating a colour cloud. Adult Entry £16 (age 16+) Child entry £9 ( 15 and under) family discounts available. Visit www.stmichaelshospice.com for further event information.

11am to 4pm
New Exhibitions at Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse Street. The Cinque Ports – exploring the history of the Confederation.“Pageant of Heroes” – 1914. Celebrating history and the arts 100 years ago. The First World War – a small display of items from the period. Entrance free, donations welcome, wheelchair accessible.

11am to 5pm
Open Studios Oak Passage Studios, off the Light Steps (next to the Pump House), George Street.See page??

11am to 5pm
Open Garden The Beacon, 67-68 St Mary’s Terrace, in the Old Town Conservation Area. You are welcome to join us for this celebration; open art competition (this year’s theme Face to Face) with prize winner by popular vote; open artist’s studios, and in the garden live music, lunches, tea and bar. The garden is one acre – feel free to walk around. Unfortunately the Beacon is not fully wheelchair accessible, but there is a ramp from the car park into the garden area and we are willing to help. Please call 01424 431305. There is an entrance donation of £2 half of which will go to OHPS.

11am to 5pm
135 Open House– Living History. 135 All Saints Street
Here’s another rare chance to see 135 All Saints Street, a16th century merchant’s house and one of the most complete Tudor houses in the Old Town. As previous visitors will know, it underwent a unique and extensive restoration programme from 2006-2011. The owner, Alastair Hendy, has taken it back to how it may have looked when first built, carrying out major structural repairs throughout, sympathetically restoring every surface and internal fixture - yet keeping the evolution of the house intact. This is an opportunity to experience first hand this magical time capsule lit by candle light, and to pick up a few tips on sensitive restoration and some quirky interior design solutions. Carnival Week 2013 saw hundreds visit over one weekend, and for those who came before, please do come back, for now you can read all about the house’s history, how it was before, and the extraordinary changes it has seen.  Come and see – you’ll be amazed.

Old Town Mortuary
The house has some secrets of its own, for up until the 1950s the rear wing was used as an undertaker’s workshop, cadavers being stored in the adjoining cellar room. Two elderly Hastings fisherman have recently recounted their memories about when as boys they would come to The Wilderness (as the area behind upper All Saints Street was known then) and peer through the back windows of the house to spot the bodies laid out, then run away. Entry: £3 per adult, £2 per child (under 18) Donation to OHPS.

11am to 6pm
Art ExhibitionAt Nelson House Antiques, 80 High Street. Retrospective exhibition of much – loved local artist Jean Howell.

11.30am
Church Services Father Seamus and the congregation welcome you to Mass in the beautiful St Mary Star of the Sea Church.

12 noon to 5pm
Old Town Hall Museum. open

12 noon to 2pm
Bus Pull on the Stade near Lifeboat House Trolley Bus pull in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Teams of 6 men or 8 ladies. Entry £10 per team. Cups for winners For more information contact Mick Barrow on 01424 713867

1.45pm
Foyle’s Walk – meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore.

2pm to 4pm
Open Flat and Roof Garden. Flat 4, 33 High Street courtesy of Peter and Caroline Fuller. £1 entry includes a glass of homemade wine. Proceeds to ‘Priscilla MacBean’ fund and OHPS.

2pm to 5pm
Open Garden. Elm Lodge, 60 Old London Road. Open Garden courtesy of Gwen and Michael Blandy.  Two acres of winding paths leading to a wooded area ascending the West Hill with views to the East Hill. Lawned area with herbaceous border and pond, containing koi carp and golden orfe. This is a garden still being developed. Entrance £1, children free.  Pimms or juice £1 donation.  Some garden seats available.  Not accessible for wheelchairs.

3pm
Old Town Churches and Chapels Walk meet Butlers Gap area , George Street.

3pm
The Great Winkle Challenge. On Winkle Island –try your hand at the Great Winkle Challenge if you dare. Win a superb prize and help your Local Charity. All ages welcome. A Hastings Winkle Club event.

3pm to 8pm
Annual World Loggets Championship. The Stag Inn, All Saints Street
The revived ancient game of Loggets is once again taking place in the top garden of the Stag Inn. It’s not quite boule, more like playing bowls on long grass with potato shaped wooden balls and some odd rules.

3.30pm
Twittens and Cat Creeps Walk – meet at Shipwreck Museum, Rock a Nore.

6pm to 7pm
Songs of Praise On the Stade Open Space, (in St Clements if wet) You are invited to join in singing “Songs of Praise”. Donation to OHPS

7.30 pm
The Hastings Horror Walk – meet at St Clements Church steps opposite Swan Gardens, High Street.