Hastings' Mayor, Councillor Pam Brown, assisted by the Hastings Week Chair, opens the Hobbies & Crafts Exhibition watched by Hastings' MP, Michael Foster.

Hastings' Deputy Mayor, Councillor Maureen Charlesworth, admires Happy Harold

In the foreground a fabulous picture of a liner made from matches

Michael Rose's Lead soldier display with a Trafalgar flavour

Exquisite beadwork on display and being made

Prior knits beautiful display of knitwear and “ Name the teddy Competition” in aid of St Michael's Hospice (£75 was raised)

Display of hand made cards

George Lose demonstrates his pyrography pictures

Great to see all ages enjoying the exhibition

Mayor admires Sue Wilson's handmade crackers

Hastings & Rye MP, Michael Foster chats with Radio 2 presenter Alex Lester.

Priory Knits members demonstrate the knitting machine to the Deputy Mayor, Maureen Charlesworth and her guest.

Stained glass and hand decorated teapots & mugs

Hobbies & Crafts Organiser, Sue Castro, takes a break from organising and tries her hand at carding wool for the 1066 Spinners.