Pirate day docks in Hastings
Following its 2010 smashing of the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of pirates in one place, Hastings’ Pirate Day 2011 promises even greater things when it celebrates its status as Pirate Capital of the World on August 5 th . Pirates are planning to descend on Hastings from all over the world, with visitors from the Ukraine , USA and Europe already confirmed. Piratical events throughout the day are planned for Hastings Town Centre, Hastings Old Town and St Leonards. The atmospheric Old Town will be transformed into a scene from the 18 th century, alive with music, re-enactment camps, themed market and even…
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- author: Adam Mc Naught-Davis
- posted: Mon 18/04/2011 at 10:07
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Design a Deckchair Workshop & competition
Looking for something to keep the kids occupied this Easter? Then why not pack a picnic, and head on down to the fishing area of Hastings Old Town where you and the whole family could take part in a Design a Deckchair Workshop. The…
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- author: Adam Mc Naught-Davis
- posted: Mon 04/04/2011 at 11:13
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Rye Scallop Festival
Scallops for breakfast, lunch and dinner are on the menu for the eagerly anticipated annual scallop fest in Rye from 12th – 20 th February 2011. The irresistible scallop is incorporated into all aspects of Rye restaurant and pub life…
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- author: Adam Mc Naught-Davis
- posted: Wed 01/12/2010 at 13:22
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Brighton steps up talent search
LATEST (16 November): Photos of the Face of Brighton winners (and finalists) added above __ This weekend, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st, Churchill Square Shopping Centre will double up as a venue for the gorgeous and the glamorous, as it…
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- author: Richard Leighton
- posted: Fri 29/10/2010 at 13:25
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Cheer leading the way this November
Pompoms at the ready! A highlight of Eastbourne’s autumn conference season this year is sure to be when the British Cheerleading Association arrives for their Southern Classic Competition on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November. Giving…
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- author: Richard Leighton
- posted: Wed 27/10/2010 at 16:33
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Eastbourne Halloween takeover
Eastbourne’s build up to Halloween continues this week with a number of events. Don’t just take our word for it though. Says positively giddy, Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Member for Tourism, Neil Stanley: ‘There is so much…
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- author: Richard Leighton
- posted: Mon 25/10/2010 at 17:25
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Bonfire season highlights
Sussex bonfire events stretch from September right through to November these days, and, as our selection of Eastbourne bonfire photos showed, the season is now well underway. The region's two big forthcoming bonfires are Lewes (on Guy…
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- author: Stuart Huggett
- posted: Fri 22/10/2010 at 17:00
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Towner goes disco for Mapplethorpe
Eastbourne's Towner pays homage to famed New York club Studio 54 this weekend, for a late night of live music, DJs, period films and lights inspired by the gallery's current Artist Rooms: Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition. Saturday night's…
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- author: Stuart Huggett
- posted: Thu 14/10/2010 at 11:56
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Here for the beer
The 8th Eastbourne Beer Festival is underway at the Winter Garden , and already smashing attendance records. The festival, organised by Eastbourne Borough Council in association with CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale), sells out every year…
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- author: Stuart Huggett
- posted: Fri 08/10/2010 at 11:43
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Smalls-Murray at Coastal Currents
Coastal Currents Festival continues to impress and surprise this week as Back Door Gallery make a welcome return. Fresh from their dramatic contribution to the festival launch, Back Door Gallery will present a weekend of performance from…
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- author: Daniel Neilson
- posted: Wed 15/09/2010 at 10:58
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