Not to be confused with Hastings Week, 13th - 21st October 2001
Friday August 3rd |
Saturday August 4th |
Sunday August 5th |
Monday August 6th |
Tuesday August 7th |
Wednesday August 8th |
Thursday August 9th |
Friday August 10th |
Saturday August 11th |
Sunday August 12th |
This programme is published in good faith, the organisers regret if any item is withdrawn or cancelled due to circumstances beyond their control
4 pm | Old
Town Crier Competition SPONSORED BY THE �HASTINGS ARMS� PH. At Butlers Gap, George Street (or the �Hastings Arms� public house if inclement) 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 After the competition, the judges and the finalists will walk along the High Street to judge the �Best Dressed Shop Window |
Daily throughout the week |
WINDOW DISPLAY BY THE OLD HASTINGS PRESERVATION SOCIETY �Curiosities and characters of Hastings� 80 High Street |
9.25am | COACH TOUR TO WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS (Pick-up at �The Cutter�) Clive Richardson Tours. Visit Walmer Castle, built by Henry VIII and transformed into an elegant stately home still used as official residence by the Queen Mother, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports Tickets: �14.95, seniors: �14.50 Bring a packed lunch as refreshments are not included in price |
10am -2pm |
GIFT DAY AT ST CLEMENTS
CHURCH High Street Where continuing restoration is under way The churchwardens will be in attendance to receive contributions to help with the expenses of the two mediaeval Old Town churches |
10am -12 noon |
COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF CREST PLAYGROUP All Saints Hall All Saints Street |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND
HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER FACTORY Shirley Leaf & Petal Company 58a High Street Examples of� work for films which includes �Gladiator� and other Hollywood blockbusters Entrance �1 |
10am-5pm | HASTINGS COASTGUARD STATION OPEN DAY Rock-a-nore Road |
10am-5pm daily |
BLUE WAVE GALLERY �� Paintings, prints, cards for sale 82 High Street |
10am onwards:
GRAND OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK OPENING CEREMONY PROCESSION
WINKLE ISLAND, ROCK-A-NORE ROAD
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 down All Saints Street to judge the �Best Dressed Window� competition with the winner being announced on arrival at Winkle Island
11am approx
12 noon:
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY OF HASTINGS OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK 2001
10am-5pm daily , not Monday |
ART EXHIBITION Roland Jarvis St Mary-in-the-Castle Pelham Place |
11am� | TUG-O-WAR Inter-pub competition for the Hastings Tug-o-War Shield in front of the Lifeboat Station, The Stade |
1-4.30pm | OPEN PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS
Martin Enterprises The Old
Brewery Centre High Street Photographic portrait sittings �5 Surf the High Street website! |
�1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION�� Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
2pm | GHOST WALK � FUN FOR EVERYONE�� Dare you walk the haunted streets of Hastings Old Town? Meet outside �The Anchor� pub George Street Adults �4, concessions �3 |
2-6pm |
JEAN HOWELL�S
OPEN STUDIO� 4 Marine Parade |
2-8pm | HASTINGS FREE BEACH
CONCERT The beach next to the Lifeboat Station The Stade (Also Sunday 5th, 2-7pm) |
7pm | �DON GIOVANNI� St Mary-in-the-Castle +Pelham Place Booking: (01424) 781624 |
7.30pm |
SMUGGLERS WALK A fascinating guided walk of just over an hour, around
Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century. |
7.30pm | THE STABLES THEATRE The Bourne �Romeo and Juliet� By William Shakespeare |
8pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER
FACTORY |
9.30am | CHILDRENS SERVICE FOR OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK All Saints Church All Saints Street |
10am- 5pm |
HASTINGS COASTGUARD STATION OPEN DAY Rock-a-nore Road |
10.30am | OLD TOWN FESTIVAL EUCHARIST, All Saints Church All Saints Street |
11am | 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 |
11am | GUIDED TOUR AND OPEN DAY St Mary-in-the-Castle Pelham Place Entrance �1 |
1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
12.30- 4.30pm |
ALL SAINTS CHURCH All Saints Street The church will be open to visitors every day to see the newly-restored interior |
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 Bar-B-Que burgers and hot dogs All welcome! |
2-6pm | JEAN HOWELL�S OPEN STUDIO 4 Marine Parade Exhibition of works by
two artists
on a theme of �FOOD� P. Davidson and J. Howell |
2-7pm | HASTINGS FREE� BEACH CONCERT The beach next to the Lifeboat Station The Stade |
3pm | GUIDED TOUR AND OPEN DAY St Mary-in-the-Castle Pelham Place Entrance �1 |
8pm | GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE Dare you walk the haunted streets of Hastings Old Town? Meet outside �The Anchor� pub, George Street Adults �4, concessions �3 |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER
FACTORY Shirley Leaf & Petal Company 58a High Street Examples of work for films which includes �Gladiator� and other Hollywood blockbusters Entrance �1 |
10am- 12 noon |
COFFEE MORNING �Cordwainers�19 High Street In aid of Two Towers Trust |
10.30am 12.30pm |
COFFEE AND OPEN GARDEN Strawberry Cottage�, 36 Tackleway �1 Courtesy of Don Brant |
10.30am 2.30pm |
COFFEE MORNING WITH A DIFFERENCE 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- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (I) New Riviera Group Bourne Hall The Bourne |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (II) New Riviera Group Rock-a-nore Gallery Rock-a-nore Road (Opposite the Fishermen�s Museum) |
12noon 5pm |
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS���Martin Enterprises
The Old Brewery Centre,High Street Photographic portrait sittings �5 Surf the High Street website! |
12.45pm | �MEET THE ARMOURED NORMAN KNIGHT� A lecture by Derek Bates
All Saints Church All Saints Street Derek Bates, as seen on TV many times will lecture on the subject of his armour and weapons. He is currently engaged by English Heritage at Battle Abbey Admission free Retiring collection in aid of the Two Towers Trust |
1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
2pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
2-6pm |
JEAN HOWELL�S OPEN STUDIO 4 Marine Parade Exhibition of works by
two artists
on a theme of �FOOD� |
2.30pm |
SMUGGLERS WALK A fascinating guided walk of just over an hour, around
Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century. |
2.30-5pm | CREAM TEAS� Cordwainers�, 19 High Street In aid of Two Towers Trust |
6pm | �JETTY BRACKETS TO BELVEDERES� An interesting Old Town walk-about looking at architectural details through history with Paul Reed, Historic Building Consultant and Master Craftsman Meet outside the Fishermens Museum, Rock-a-nore Road |
6.30pm | FANCY DRESS TREASURE TRAIL A team treasure trail around all the Old Town pubsRegistration and start at Winkle Island Organised by the Old Town Treasure Hunt |
7.30pm | CELEBRITY RECITAL ON THE 1878 FATHER WILLIS ORGAN Performed by Simon Lindley All Saints Church, All Saints Street Admission: �5 |
8pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER
FACTORY Shirley Leaf & Petal Company 58a High Street Examples of work for films which includes �Gladiator� and other Hollywood blockbusters Entrance �1 |
10am- 12.30pm |
COFFEE MORNING Torfield House High Street Courtesy of Mrs E. Dent |
11am-3pm | CRAFT FAIR St Mary Star of the Sea Craft Club St Mary Star of the Sea church hall High Street |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (I) New Riviera Group Bourne Hall The Bourne |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (II) New Riviera Group Rock-a-nore Gallery Rock-a-nore Road (Opposite the Fishermen�s Museum) |
1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
2-4pm | TOUR OF BREWERY �The First In and Last Out� public house 14/15 High Street |
2-5pm | OPEN GARDEN OF ROOMS 89 High Street Courtesy of Jenny Gray |
2-6pm |
JEAN HOWELL�S OPEN STUDIO 4 Marine Parade Exhibition of works by
two artists
on a theme of �FOOD� |
2.30pm |
SMUGGLERS WALK A fascinating guided walk of just over an hour, around
Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century. |
3pm | CONDUCTED TOUR OF THE HISTORICAL OLD TOWN In the company of an Old Hastings Preservation Society guide Meet at the top station of the West Hill Lift |
3-5pm | OPEN GARDEN 18 Tackleway Entry �1
Refreshments available - proceeds to the Ice House Project Courtesy of Pete and Marianne Smith |
5.30pm | BIKE RACE 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 Note: It is inadvisable to bring dogs to this event MC: PETER TRICKETT |
6pm | BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE Every kind of pet welcome All Saints Church All Saints Street |
7.30pm | THE STABLES THEATRE The Bourne �Romeo and Juliet� By William Shakespeare |
8pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER
FACTORY Shirley Leaf & Petal Company 58a High Street Examples of work for films which includes �Gladiator� and other Hollywood blockbusters Entrance �1 |
10am-5pm | MODEL TASTER DAY Martin Enterprises Studio
17 Modelling Agency The Old Brewery Centre High Street Catwalk training, make-up instruction and photo testshoot �20 per person Limited places � advance booking requiredPhone (01424) 422237 |
10.30am- 12.30pm |
COFFEE AND OPEN GARDEN �Strawberry Cottage�, 36 Tackleway �1 Courtesy of Don Brant |
11am | CONDUCTED TOUR OF CHURCH St Mary Star of the Sea Church High Street |
11am- 4.30pm |
OPEN STUDIO 39a Tackleway Courtesy of Roland Jarvis |
11am-5pm | DAB MID WEEK SALON Exhibition of art �The Beacon� 67-68 St Mary�s Terrace |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (I) New Riviera Group Bourne Hall The Bourne |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (II) New Riviera Group Rock-a-nore Gallery Rock-a-nore Road (Opposite the Fishermen�s Museum) |
12noon- 2pm |
PLOUGHMANS LUNCH �3 plus tea or coffee Sweets 40p St Mary Star of the Sea Community Club St Mary Star of the Sea church hall High Street |
12noon- 5pm |
ART EXHIBITION Works by Kate Orr 5 Gloucester Cottages Croft Road |
12.15pm | COACH TOUR TO PARHAM HOUSE AND GARDENS Clive Richardson Tours An Elizabethan house in enchanting gardens and deer park, with new permanent exhibition �Parham and the Pearson family� � the story of life at Parham from 1922 onwards, and the restoration of the house. Also church and tea rooms Tickets: �9.95 (drive only)Pick up at Old Town Boating Lake |
12.45pm | LUNCHTIME RECITAL Richard Eldridge, organist of
the Old Town Parish All Saints Church, All Saints
Street Richard always delights us with his voluntaries at the end of Sunday morning service. Here is an opportunity to enjoy a feast of �some old and some new� on the famous Father Willis organ Admission free Retiring collection in aid of the Two Towers Trust |
1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
2pm | CONDUCTED TOUR OF CHURCH St Mary Star of the Sea Church, High Street |
2-5pm | CHURCHWARDEN�S CHESS CHALLENGE In aid of the Two Towers
TrustAll Saints Hall, All Saints Street Entrance fee: Adults �5; OAPs �4; under 16s �3 |
2-6pm |
JEAN HOWELL�S OPEN STUDIO 4 Marine Parade Exhibition of works by
two artists
on a theme of �FOOD� |
6pm | �JETTY BRACKETS TO BELVEDERES� An interesting Old Town walk-about looking at architectural details through history with Paul Reed, Historic Building Consultant and Master Craftsman Meet outside the Fishermens Museum, Rock-a-nore Road |
2-5pm | CHURCHWARDEN�S CHESS CHALLENGE In aid of the Two Towers
Trust All Saints Hall, All Saints Street Entrance fee: Adults �5; OAPs �4; under 16s �3 |
7.30pm | PRAM RACE AROUND THE OLD TOWN All entrants must be registered
by 7pm Starts at �The Cutter� public house East Parade NOTE Information in Carnival Programme is incorrect. The Pram Race is today. |
7.30pm | THE STABLES THEATRE The Bourne �Romeo and Juliet� By William Shakespeare |
8pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER
FACTORY Shirley Leaf & Petal Company 58a High Street Examples of work for films which includes �Gladiator� and other Hollywood blockbusters Entrance �1 |
10.30am | COFFEE MORNING AND STALLS 139a All Saints Street Courtesy of Mr and Mrs Allaway |
11am- 4.30pm |
OPEN STUDIO 39a Tackleway Courtesy of Roland Jarvis |
11am- 5pm |
DAB MID WEEK SALON Exhibition of art Workshop/performance (5-7pm) �The Beacon� 67-68 St Mary�s Terrace |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (I) New Riviera Group Bourne Hall The Bourne |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (II) New Riviera Group Rock-a-nore Gallery Rock-a-nore Road (Opposite the Fishermen�s Museum) |
11.30am- 2pm |
PLOUGHMANS LUNCH �3 plus tea or coffee Sweets 40p St Mary Star of the Sea Community Club St Mary Star of the Sea church hall High Street |
1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
8pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
2-4pm | TOUR OF BREWERY �The First In and Last Out� public house 14/15 High Street |
2-6pm |
JEAN HOWELL�S OPEN STUDIO 4 Marine Parade Exhibition of works by
two artists
on a theme of �FOOD� |
7-10pm | CATWALK SHOWS DURING THE HIGH STREET PARTY
Martin Enterprises The Old Brewery Centre
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 |
7.30pm | THE STABLES THEATRE The Bourne �Romeo and Juliet� By William Shakespeare |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER
FACTORY Shirley Leaf & Petal Company 58a High Street Examples of work for films which includes �Gladiator� and other Hollywood blockbusters Entrance �1 |
11am- 4.30pm |
OPEN STUDIO 39a Tackleway Courtesy of Roland Jarvis |
11am- 5pm |
DAB MID WEEK SALON Exhibition of art Workshop/performance (5-7pm) �The Beacon� 67-68 St Mary�s Terrace |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (I) New Riviera Group Bourne Hall The Bourne |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (II) New Riviera Group Rock-a-nore Gallery Rock-a-nore Road (Opposite the Fishermen�s Museum) |
1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
2-6pm |
JEAN HOWELL�S OPEN STUDIO 4 Marine Parade Exhibition of works by
two artists
on a theme of �FOOD� |
2.30pm |
SMUGGLERS WALK A fascinating guided walk of just over an hour, around
Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century. |
7.00pm |
GRAND CARNIVAL PROCESSION |
8-11pm | CARNIVAL NIGHT GIG West Hill (overlooking the Old Town) Street entertainers, fireworks and live music from one of Hastings top bands: �THE TABS� |
6-11pm | Family entertainment - music on Winkle Island |
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-2pm | REX CAT RE-HOME OPEN DAY Stalls, refreshments, cakes, etc Come and see our latest litter of Devon Rex kittens 89c All Saints Street |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER
FACTORY Shirley Leaf & Petal Company 58a High Street Examples of work for films which includes �Gladiator� and other Hollywood blockbusters Entrance �1 |
10am- 5pm |
HASTINGS COASTGUARD STATION OPEN DAY Rock-a-nore Road |
11am- 4.30pm |
OPEN STUDIO 39a Tackleway Courtesy of Roland Jarvis |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (I) New Riviera Group Bourne Hall The Bourne |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (II) New Riviera Group Rock-a-nore Gallery Rock-a-nore Road (Opposite the Fishermen�s Museum) |
1-4.30pm | OPEN PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS
Martin Enterprises The Old
Brewery Centre High Street Photographic portrait sittings �5 Surf the High Street website! |
1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
2pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
2-6pm |
JEAN HOWELL�S OPEN STUDIO 4 Marine Parade Exhibition of works by
two artists
on a theme of �FOOD� |
2.30pm |
SMUGGLERS WALK A fascinating guided walk of just over an hour, around
Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century. |
3pm | PAN GALACTIC LOGGETS PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
4 Southview, Croft Road (Entrance via Love Lane) Courtesy of Andrew Lipscombe and Mary Marriott |
7.30pm | THE STABLES THEATRE The Bourne �Romeo and Juliet� By William Shakespeare |
7.30pm |
SMUGGLERS WALK A fascinating guided walk of just over an hour, around
Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century. |
8pm | SILENT SCREEN CLASSIC �The Cameraman� 1928 Featuring Buster Keaton Live piano accompaniment by Neil Brand Also on show will be the model camera used in the film St Mary-in-the-Castle Pelham Place Booking: (01424) 781624 |
8pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
10am- 4pm |
FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND HISTORIC WORKING LEAF AND FLOWER
FACTORY Shirley Leaf & Petal Company 58a High Street Examples of work for films which includes �Gladiator� and other Hollywood blockbusters Entrance �1 |
10am- 5pm |
HASTINGS COASTGUARD STATION OPEN DAY Rock-a-nore Road |
10.30am | PARISH EUCHARIST All Saints Church All Saints Street |
11am | COFFEE CONCERT Ovid Ensemble Ann Darbyshire (oboe)
Mia Cooper (violin) David Adams (viola)
Alice Neary (cello) Jeremy Young (piano) Mozart, Thurlow and Dvorak St Mary-in-the-Castle Pelham Place Booking: (01424) 781624 |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (I) New Riviera Group Bourne Hall The Bourne Continues until August 25th |
11am- 5pm |
SUMMER ART SHOW (II) New Riviera Group Rock-a-nore Gallery Rock-a-nore Road (Opposite the Fishermen�s Museum) Continues until August 19th |
1-5pm | ART EXHIBITION Sow�s Ear Art Gallery 51a George Street |
2pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
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) |
2-6pm |
JEAN HOWELL�S OPEN STUDIO 4 Marine Parade Exhibition of works by
two artists
on a theme of �FOOD� |
2.30pm |
SMUGGLERS WALK A fascinating guided walk of just over an hour, around
Old Hastings recounting the true story of smuggling in the 18th century. |
6pm | �SONGS OF PRAISE� AT CLOSE OF OLD TOWN CARNIVAL WEEK All Saints Church All Saints Street |
8pm |
GHOST WALK � FUN
FOR EVERYONE |
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