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This programme is published in good faith, the organisers regret if any item is withdrawn or cancelled due to circumstances beyond their control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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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