HASTINGS OLD TOWN  CARNIVAL WEEK
PROGRAMME 2000


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Tuesday August 8th
Wednesday August 9th
Thursday August 10th
Friday August 11th Saturday August 12th Sunday August 13th
This programme is published in good faith, the organisers regret if any item is withdrawn or cancelled due to circumstances beyond their control
The OHPS and HOTCA or the owners of houses or gardens open to the public cannot be responsible for any accident which may arise
FRIDAY AUGUST 4th
6 pm		Old Town Crier Competition
		Front of the Lifeboat House, The Stade
		Application forms from: The High Street Bazaar, 54 High Street
		Open to men and women - so come along and join the fun!
		Prize for the best "crier" and a prize for the best costume
SATURDAY AUGUST 5th			top of the page   
9am-5pm		HASTINGS COASTGUARD STATION OPEN DAY
		HMCG Sector Base
		Rock-a-Nore Road
10am-2pm	GIFT DAY AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH
		All Saints Street
		The churchwardens will be in attendance to receive contributions to help with the expenses of the two mediaeval Old Town churches
10am-4pm	ART EXHIBITION
		East Sussex Arts Club
		The Crypt
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	"SEASIDE SECRETS"
		An exhibition of painting and prints by Val Falla
		St Mary-in-the-Castle Caf�
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
GRAND OPENING CEREMONY AND PROCESSION WINKLE ISLAND, ROCK-A-NORE ROAD
10am onwards: Display by The Coastal Twirlers * Fancy Dress Parade * Hastings Corps of Drums
Grand procession with the Mayor, Cllr Jackie Dowling, the Carnival Queen and Princesses to The Stables Theatre for the Finals of the Old Town Crier competition, then across to All Saints Church for a short Dedication Service, then down All Saints Street to judge the "Best Dressed Window" competition (Theme: Fish and Ships) with the winner being announced on arrival at Winkle Island
11am approx
JUDGING OF BEST DRESSED WINDOW COMPETITION IN ALL SAINTS STREET
Theme: "Fish and Ships"
12 noon:
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY OF HASTINGS OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK 2000
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
11am		TUG-O-WAR
		Inter-pub competition for the Hastings Tug-o-War Shield
 		Front of the Lifeboat Station, The Stade
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	OPEN STUDIO
		39a Tackleway
		Courtesy of Roland Jarvis
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House
		80 High Street
12 noon-		TERRACE ARTISTS ART EXHIBITION
5pm		47 St Mary's Terrace
12.30-		ST CLEMENTS CHURCH
4.30pm		High Street
		The church will be open to visitors every day
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
1-5pm		VIRTUAL TOUR UP THE HIGH STREET
		Browse the High Street's internet website
		Martin Enterprises Photographic Studio
		The Old Brewery Centre
		High Street
		also
		PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT SITTINGS �5
		and
		PHOTO CLINIC for free help and advice with camera/picture problems
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (1)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: Jazz Workshop Band
		1 Pleasant Row, Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2-8pm		HASTINGS FREE BEACH CONCERT 2000
		The beach next to the Lifeboat Station
		The Stade
		In aid of the Hastings Lifeboat
		(Also Sunday 6th, 1-7pm)
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
7.30pm		"MAGIC MOMENTS"
		Simply Opera directed by Lesley Brownbill
		St Clements Church
		High Street
		Admission �5, concessions �4
		In aid of Two Towers Trust
7.30pm		THE STABLES THEATRE
		The Bourne
		"How the Other Half Loves"
		By Alan Ayckbourn
		A Stables Theatre Guild production
8pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
8pm		ST MARY-IN-THE-CASTLE
		Pelham Place
		Silent screen: "The Wind" (1928)
		Accompanied by Neil Brand at the piano
		Tickets: �5
		Box office (01424) 781624
SUNDAY 6th AUGUST			top of the page   
9am-5pm		HASTINGS COASTGUARD STATION OPEN DAY
		HMCG Sector Base
		Rock-a-Nore Road
10am-1pm	SCAVENGER BEACH HUNT
		Countryside Ranger Service
		Meet at car park, end of Rock-a-nore Road
10am-4pm	ART EXHIBITION
		East Sussex Arts Club
		The Crypt
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
10am-5pm	"SEASIDE SECRETS"
		An exhibition of painting and prints by Val Falla
		St Mary-in-the-Castle Caf�
		Pelham Place
10.30am		OLD TOWN CELEBRATORY EUCHARIST
		All Saints Church
		All Saints Street
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
11am		COFFEE CONCERT
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
		Neil Jenkins (tenor) and David Willison (piano)
		Tickets: �7 (�6 in advance)
		Friends: �6 (�5 in advance)
		Includes coffee and pastries
		Box office (01424) 781624		
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House
		80 High Street
11am-5pm	OPEN STUDIO
		39a Tackleway
		Courtesy of Roland Jarvis
12 noon-		TERRACE ARTISTS ART EXHIBITION
5pm		47 St Mary's Terrace
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
1-7pm		HASTINGS FREE  BEACH CONCERT 2000
		The beach next to the Lifeboat Station
		The Stade
		In aid of the Hastings Lifeboat
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2-4pm		ALL SAINTS CHURCH
		All Saints Street
		The church will be open to visitors every day to see the newly-restored interior
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (2)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: Blues, etc, by Laughing Gravy
		1 Pleasant Row
		Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2-5pm		ALLOTMENTS OPEN DAY
		Lower Torfield Allotments Association
		(Entrance at lower part of Old London Road)
		Free entry and complimentary glass of home-made wine
		Donations to OHPS and LTAA
		Extra free glass of wine with every 50p Association Fund raffle ticket purchased
		Or free bottle of home-made wine with five raffle tickets
		purchased for �2.50
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
8pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
MONDAY 7th AUGUST			top of the page   
10am-12 noon	COFFEE MORNING
		In the garden of 19 High Street
		(All Saints Hall if wet)
		In aid of Two Towers Trust
10am-5pm	VIRTUAL TOUR UP THE HIGH STREET
		Browse the High Street's internet website
		Martin Enterprises Photographic Studio
		The Old Brewery Centre
		High Street
		also
		PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT SITTINGS �5
		and
		PHOTO CLINIC for free help and advice with camera/picture problems
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
10.30am-		COFFEE MORNING WITH A DIFFERENCE 
1.30pm		AND BOUTIQUE
		St Mary Star of the Sea with St Clements and All Saints
		St Mary Star of the Sea Church Hall
		High Street
		Admission �1
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House
		80 High Street
11am-5pm	OPEN STUDIO
		39a Tackleway
		Courtesy of Roland Jarvis
12 noon-		TERRACE ARTISTS ART EXHIBITION
5pm		47 St Mary's Terrace
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
12.45pm		"HASTINGS, ELIZA ACTON AND HER REVOLUTIONARY COOKERY BOOKS"
		Lecture by Robert Mucci
		St Clements Church
		High Street
		Admission free, collection in aid of Two Towers Trust
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2-4pm		CREAM TEAS
		In the garden of 19 High Street
		(All Saints Hall if wet)
		In aid of Two Towers Trust
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (3)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: French Widows and Michael Short
		1 Pleasant Row, Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2.15-4.30pm	3-DIMENSIONAL DECOUPAGE EXHIBITION
		70 Croft Road
		Courtesy of Mr and Mrs Sturgeon
7.pm		FANCY DRESS TREASURE TRAIL
		A team treasure trail around all the Old Town pubs
		Registration and start at Winkle Island
		Organised by the Old Town Treasure Hunt
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
7.30pm		DAB (CONTEMPORARY ARTS GROUP)
		"Still Breathing"
		Performance and exhibition with two artists and one model
		Admission �4
		The Studio
		Oak Passage
		(Top of Pump House pub steps)
7.30pm		THE STABLES THEATRE
		The Bourne
		"How the Other Half Loves"
		By Alan Ayckbourn
		A Stables Theatre Guild production
7.30pm		CELEBRITY RECITAL ON THE 1878 FATHER WILLIS ORGAN
		Performed by Nigel Ogden
		All Saints Church, All Saints Street
		Admission �5
8pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
TUESDAY 8th AUGUST			top of the page   
10am-		COFFEE MORNING
12 noon		Torfield House garden
		High Street
		Courtesy of Miss D Hughes
		Signing of the booklet: "The Oldest House in the High Street, Hastings" 
		by the owner and by the author Marrion Wells
10am-4pm	ART EXHIBITION
		East Sussex Arts Club
		The Crypt
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	VIRTUAL TOUR UP THE HIGH STREET
		Browse the High Street's internet website
		Martin Enterprises Photographic Studio
		The Old Brewery Centre
		High Street
		also
		PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT SITTINGS �5
		and
		PHOTO CLINIC for free help and advice with camera/picture problems
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
10am-5pm	"SEASIDE SECRETS"
		An exhibition of painting and prints by Val Falla
		St Mary-in-the-Castle Caf�
		Pelham Place
10.30am-		COFFEE MORNING ON THE PATIO
12 noon		48 The Bourne
		Signboarded approach from All Saints Street
		Coffee and cake/scone 50p
		Courtesy of Mrs S. Panter
10.30am-		COFFEE IN THE GARDEN
12.30pm		"Strawberry Cottage"
		36 Tackleway
		Courtesy of Don Brant
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
11am-3pm	CRAFT FAIR
		St Mary Star of the Sea Craft Group
		St Mary Star of the Sea Church Hall
		High Street
		Admission free
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House, 80 High Street
12noon-2pm	PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
		2nd Hastings Brownies
		All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
1.30-4.30pm	OPEN STUDIO
		Courtesy of Jean Howell
		4 Marine Parade
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (4)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: Jazz with Pete Burden (sax) and John Donaldson (piano)
		1 Pleasant Row,
		Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2.30pm		SMUGGLERS WALK
		A fascinating guided walk around Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century.
		Meet outside the Shipwreck Heritage Centre, Rock-a-Nore Road
		Tickets available in advance from the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Adults �2.40; children (under 14) �1.40
		or from the guide on the day
		Adults �2.75; children (under 14) �1.75
		Groups by arrangement only
		Telephone Clive Richardson (BTA guide) (01424) 715084
3-5pm		CREAM TEAS
		2nd Hastings Brownies
		All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
5.30pm		BIKE RIDE UP CROWN LANE
		(Off All Saints Street)
		A RACE AGAINST TIME UP THE STEEPEST SLOPE IN THE OLD TOWN ON AN OLD BUTCHERS BIKE!
		For the Jimmy Read Memorial Trophy
		MC: PETER TRICKETT
6pm		BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE
		Every kind of pet welcome
		All Saints Church
		All Saints Street
6.30pm		"MEET THE LIFEBOAT"
		The Lifeboat House
		The Stade
		Courtesy of the RNLI Coxswain
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
7.30pm		"AN EVENING WITH HISTORICAL KEYBOARDS"
		By Steven Devine
		Assistant Curator at Finchcocks Museum
		With works by CPE Bach, Haydn, Purcell and others
		St Clements Church
		High Street
		Admission �5, concessions �4
		In aid of Two Towers Trust
7.30pm		DAB (CONTEMPORARY ARTS GROUP)
		"Still Breathing"
		Performance and exhibition with two artists and one model
		Admission �4
		The Studio, Oak Passage
		(Top of Pump House pub steps)
7.30pm		THE STABLES THEATRE
		The Bourne
		"How the Other Half Loves"
		By Alan Ayckbourn
		A Stables Theatre Guild production
7.30-9.30pm	SING 2000: SINGING WORKSHOP
		Carol Prior
		Enjoy some great singing and find out how to be part of an exciting concert in Brighton on September 23rd!
		(01273) 239242 for details
		The Jenny Lind Pub
		High Street
7.45-10pm
THE OLD HASTINGS PRESERVATION SOCIETY presents
AN EVENING OF FOLK MUSIC
ALL SAINTS HALL, ALL SAINTS STREET
Various local and guest musicians throughout the evening 
HOSTED BY CHRIS FYFE
Dancing by Daisy Roots Morris
ADMISSION  �1
8pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
WEDNESDAY 9th AUGUST			top of the page   
		MODEL TASTER DAY
		Martin Enterprises Photographic Studio
		The Old Brewery Centre
		High Street
10am-1pm	Catwalk training
2-5pm		Make-up instruction and photoshoot
		�20 for the day (�10 per session)
		Limited places - advance booking required
		(01424) 422237		
10am-4pm	ART EXHIBITION
		East Sussex Arts Club
		The Crypt
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	"SEASIDE SECRETS"
		An exhibition of painting and prints by Val Falla
		St Mary-in-the-Castle Caf�
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
10.30am-		COFFEE MORNING ON THE PATIO
12 noon		48 The Bourne
		Signboarded approach from All Saints Street
		Coffee and cake/scone 50p
		Courtesy of Mrs S. Panter
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
11am		GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
		St Mary Star of the Sea
		High Street
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House, 80 High Street
12noon-		PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
1.30pm		�2.50 to include a sweet
		St Mary Star of the Sea Community Club
		St Mary Star of the Sea Church Hall
		High Street
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
1.30-4.30pm	OPEN STUDIO
		Courtesy of Jean Howell
		4 Marine Parade
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2pm		GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHURCH
		St Mary Star of the Sea
		High Street
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (5)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: Songs with Peter Gravatt and Ivora Alexander
		1 Pleasant Row
		Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2-5pm		CHURCHWARDEN'S CHESS CHALLENGE
		Watch the Old Town 'Masters' play!
		All Saints Hall
		All Saints Street
2.15-4.30pm	3-DIMENSIONAL DECOUPAGE EXHIBITION
		70 Croft Road
		Courtesy of Mr and Mrs Sturgeon
7-10pm		CHURCHWARDEN'S CHESS CHALLENGE
		Watch the Old Town 'Masters' play!
		All Saints Hall
		All Saints Street
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
7.30pm		DAB (CONTEMPORARY ARTS GROUP)
		"Still Breathing"
		Performance and exhibition with two artists and one model
		Admission �4
		The Studio, Oak Passage
		(Top of Pump House pub steps)
7.30pm		PRAM RACE AROUND THE OLD TOWN
		All entrants must be registered by 7pm
		Starts at "The Cutter" public house
		East Parade
7.30pm		SMUGGLERS WALK
		A fascinating guided walk around Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century.
		Meet outside the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Rock-a-Nore Road
		Tickets available in advance from the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Adults �2.40; children (under 14) �1.40
		or from the guide on the day
		Adults �2.75; children (under 14) �1.75
		Groups by arrangement only
		Telephone Clive Richardson (BTA guide) (01424) 715084
7.30pm		THE STABLES THEATRE
		The Bourne
		"How the Other Half Loves"
		By Alan Ayckbourn
		A Stables Theatre Guild production
THURSDAY 10th AUGUST			top of the page   
		CINQUE PORTS AND ROMNEY MARSH COACH TOUR
		A very interesting guided day tour across the atmospheric Romney Marsh, focussing on some members of the historic Cinque Ports Confederation with stops in Appledore, Hythe, Winchelsea and Lydd
		Meeting points:
		Bexhill at 9.10am
		Warrior Square, St Leonards-on-sea at 9.25am
		"The Carlisle" pub, Hastings at 9.30am
		"The Cutter" pub, Hastings Old Town at 9.35am
		Christ Church, Ore at 9.40am
		Price: Adults �12.95; Senior Citizens �11.95
		Advance booking essential
		Clive Richardson (01424) 715084
10am-4pm	ART EXHIBITION
		East Sussex Arts Club
		The Crypt
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	"SEASIDE SECRETS"
		An exhibition of painting and prints by Val Falla
		St Mary-in-the-Castle Caf�
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
10.30am-		COFFEE MORNING ON THE PATIO
12 noon		48 The Bourne
		Signboarded approach from All Saints Street
		Coffee and cake/scone 50p
		Courtesy of Mrs S. Panter
10.30am-		COFFEE IN THE GARDEN
12.30pm		"Strawberry Cottage"
		36 Tackleway
		Courtesy of Don Brant
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
11am-		CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT
12.30pm		St Mary Star of the Sea Craft Group
		St Mary Star of the Sea Church Hall
		High Street
		Admission 50p
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House
		80 High Street
12 noon-2pm	PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
		with sweet and coffee �2.50
		Monday Wives
		All Saints Hall, All Saints Street
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
1.30-4.30pm	OPEN STUDIO
		Courtesy of Jean Howell
		4 Marine Parade
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (6)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: Spring Roll playing New Orleans Jazz
		1 Pleasant Row,  Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2-5pm		OPEN HOUSE
		21 Croft Road
		Courtesy of Patrick and Jayne Smith
		Admission: �1.50
		(Guys Hospital Childrens Unit: �1 and OHPS 50p)
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
7-11pm		HIGH STREET TRADERS STREET PARTY
		High Street and Roebuck Yard
		Featuring three local bands
		Competitions and street market provide non-stop entertainment for all the family
		Attractions include: Barbecue, jugglers, fire eaters, candy floss, auction, fancy dress, china breaking, face painting, and lots more
		The street will be closed to through traffic between
		Courthouse Street and Roebuck Street
and throughout	CATWALK SHOWS
the evening	Using both our existing professional models and some from
		Wednesday's training day
		Martin Enterprises Photographic Studio
		The Old Brewery Centre, High Street
7.30pm		DAB (CONTEMPORARY ARTS GROUP)
		"Still Breathing"
		Performance and exhibition with two artists and one model
		Admission �4
		The Studio, Oak Passage
		(Top of Pump House pub steps)	
7.30pm		THE STABLES THEATRE
		The Bourne
		"How the Other Half Loves"
		By Alan Ayckbourn
		A Stables Theatre Guild production
8pm		SMUGGLERS WALK
		A fascinating guided walk around Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century.
		Meet outside the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Rock-a-Nore Road
		Tickets available in advance from the
		Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Adults �2.40; children (under 14) �1.40
		or from the guide on the day
		Adults �2.75; children (under 14) �1.75
		Groups by arrangement only
		Telephone Clive Richardson (BTA guide) (01424) 715084
FRIDAY 11th AUGUST			top of the page   
10am-4pm	ART EXHIBITION
		East Sussex Arts Club
		The Crypt
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	"SEASIDE SECRETS"
		An exhibition of painting and prints by Val Falla
		St Mary-in-the-Castle Caf�
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
10.30am-		COFFEE MORNING
12 noon		48 The Bourne
		Easy approach from All Saints Street
		Coffee and cake/scone 50p
		Courtesy of Mrs S. Panter
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
11am		SMUGGLERS WALK
		A fascinating guided walk around Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century.
		Meet outside the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Rock-a-Nore Road
		Tickets available in advance from the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Adults �2.40; children (under 14) �1.40
		or from the guide on the day
		Adults �2.75; children (under 14) �1.75
		Groups by arrangement only
		Telephone Clive Richardson (BTA guide) (01424) 715084
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House
		80 High Street
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
1.30-4.30pm	OPEN STUDIO
		Courtesy of Jean Howell
		4 Marine Parade
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (7)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: Aileen Lejos (flute) and Marian Mason (piano)
		1 Pleasant Row, Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2-5.30pm		OPEN STUDIO
		Works by Tim Riddihough
		The Other Studios
		Oak Passage (off George Street)
2.15-4.30pm	3-DIMENSIONAL DECOUPAGE EXHIBITION
		70 Croft Road
		Courtesy of Mr and Mrs Sturgeon
2.30-5pm		OPEN GARDEN
		Courtesy of Mrs Madeleine Reed
		"The Old Rectory"
		All Saints Street (north of the church)
4pm		DAB (CONTEMPORARY ARTS GROUP)
		"Still Breathing"
		Performance and exhibition with two artists and one model
		Admission �4
		The Studio
		Oak Passage
		(Top of Pump House pub steps)
6.30pm		GRAND CARNIVAL PROCESSION
		Bands, floats and lots of fun
		Organised by the Hastings Old Town Carnival Association
		(See posters for details)
		Remember, give coins generously - but don't throw them dangerously
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
8-11pm		CARNIVAL NIGHT GIG
		West Hill (overlooking the Old Town)
		Featuring The Tabs
		Great music, fireworks, street entertainers
SATURDAY 12th AUGUST			top of the page   
9am-5pm		HASTINGS COASTGUARD STATION OPEN DAY
		HMCG Sector Base
		Rock-a-Nore Road
10am-1pm	REX RE-HOME OPEN DAY
		Come and see the litter of kittens
		89c All Saints Street
		
10am-2pm	GIFT DAY AT ST CLEMENTS CHURCH
		High Street
		The churchwardens will be in attendance to receive contributions to help with the expenses of the two mediaeval Old Town churches
10am-4pm	ART EXHIBITION
		East Sussex Arts Club
		The Crypt
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	"SEASIDE SECRETS"
		An exhibition of painting and prints by Val Falla
		St Mary-in-the-Castle Caf�
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House
		80 High Street
12 noon-		VIRTUAL TOUR UP THE HIGH STREET
5pm		Browse the High Street's internet website
		Martin Enterprises Photographic Studio
		The Old Brewery Centre
		High Street
		also
		PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT SITTINGS �5
		and
		PHOTO CLINIC for free help and advice with camera/picture problems
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
1.30-4.30pm	OPEN STUDIO
		Courtesy of Jean Howell
		4 Marine Parade
2pm		SMUGGLERS WALK
		A fascinating guided walk around Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century.
		Meet outside the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Rock-a-Nore Road
		Tickets available in advance from the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Adults �2.40; children (under 14) �1.40
		or from the guide on the day
		Adults �2.75; children (under 14) �1.75
		Groups by arrangement only
		Telephone Clive Richardson (BTA guide) (01424) 715084
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (8)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: The Lotus Flowers Jazz Quartet
		1 Pleasant Row, Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2-5.30pm		OPEN STUDIO
		Works by Tim Riddihough
		The Other Studios
		Oak Passage (off George Street)
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
7.30pm		THE STABLES THEATRE
		The Bourne
		"How the Other Half Loves"
		By Alan Ayckbourn
		A Stables Theatre Guild production
8pm		BLUES NIGHT WITH FRED JAMES
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
		The international blues man visits Hastings on his European tour
		Tickets: �8, �7 concessions ; Friends: �6
		Box office (01424) 781624
		SATURDAY 12th AUGUST - continued
8pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
8pm		SMUGGLERS WALK
		A fascinating guided walk around Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century.
		Meet outside the Shipwreck Heritage Centre, Rock-a-Nore Road
		Tickets available in advance from the Shipwreck Heritage Centre
		Adults �2.40; children (under 14) �1.40
		or from the guide on the day
		Adults �2.75; children (under 14) �1.75
		Groups by arrangement only
		Telephone Clive Richardson (BTA guide) (01424) 715084
SUNDAY 13th AUGUST			top of the page   
9am-5pm		HASTINGS COASTGUARD STATION OPEN DAY
		HMCG Sector Base
		Rock-a-Nore Road
10am-4pm	ART EXHIBITION
		East Sussex Arts Club
		The Crypt
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	"SEASIDE SECRETS"
		An exhibition of painting and prints by Val Falla
		St Mary-in-the-Castle Caf�
		Pelham Place
10am-5pm	BLUE WAVE GALLERY
		Paintings, photos, prints, cards for sale
		82 High Street
10.30am		ANNUAL FISHING BOAT RACE
		Starts at the Harbour Arm and goes west along to Hastings Pier and back
		Come along early and see the famous dress parade of boats
10.30am		OLD TOWN FESTIVAL EUCHARIST AT CLOSE OF OLD TOWN WEEK
		St Clements Church
		High Street
10.30am-1pm	"MANIPULATED MANIPULATIONS"
		An exhibition of experimental photography by Scarlet James
		Stables Theatre Art Gallery
		The Stables Theatre
		The Bourne
11am		JAZZ BREAKFAST
		With the Vintage Hot Five
		St Mary-in-the-Castle
		Pelham Place
		Tickets: �7 (�6 in advance)
		Friends: �6 (�5 in advance)
		Box office (01424) 781624
11am-3pm	VIEWING OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
		Rear garden of 5 High Street
		Courtesy of Peter Marsden and Jenny Ridd
		(Entrance through The Bourne residents' car park)
11am-4pm	REWIND
		A backwards glance at images of boats, scenes and things
		Photographic exhibition by George Greaves
		Winkle Cottage, Winkle Island,
		Rock-a-Nore Road
11am-5pm	HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
		Presented by the Old Hastings Preservation Society
		Nelson House
		80 High Street
12.30-		SOW'S EAR ART GALLERY
6pm		Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc
		51a George Street
1.30-4.30pm	OPEN STUDIO
		Courtesy of Jean Howell
		4 Marine Parade
2pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours
2-4pm		OPEN STUDIO FLAT AND ROOF GARDEN
		Courtesy of Peter and Caroline Fuller
		Flat 4
		33 High Street
		Admission �1 (complimentary glass of home-made wine)
2-4.30pm		PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES (9)
 		"La Boite a Musique"
		Featuring: Acappella singing with the Old Town Singers and Carraway
		1 Pleasant Row
		Winkle Island
		Courtesy of Marian Mason
		Collection for OHPS and Royal Society of Musicians
2-5.30pm		OPEN STUDIO
		Works by Tim Riddihough
		The Other Studios
		Oak Passage (off George Street)
5.30pm		ECUMENICAL SONGS OF PRAISE
		St Clements Church
		High Street
7-11pm		MELDING LIGHT IMAGES
		by local artist Rebecca Marshall
		Harris Restaurant
		58 High Street
8pm		GHOST WALK - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
		Meet outside "The Anchor" pub
		George Street
		Adults �2.50; Children/OAPs �1.50
		Walk takes approx 11/2 hours 



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