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Hastings Old Town Carnival
1st - 9th August 2015
Who needs Rio de Janeiro for carnivals, when we’ve got one right here in historic Hastings in the historic Old Town? You will be spoilt for choice, as I had have just seen their itinerary … oh dear, so where shall I start? Well, there’s the actual carnival itself, a plethora of events, main tourist attractions, off the beaten track attractions, shops galore and somewhere different to eat and drink each and every day!
Hastings old town carnival week starts with a host of tours and walks including the stade, old town graveyard, Hastings horrors, twilight smugglers and the famous Foyles walk, where you get visit key sites featured in the BBC drama, Foyles War and relive the era of war time Britain, in Hastings seaside town.
Foyle's War stars, from left to right, Anthony Howell as Milner, Michael Kitchen as Foyle and Honeysuckle Weeks as Sam
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There’s also a Town Criers competition, coastguards open day, the great whelk eating competition, Winkle tossing, craft fair and Pram race to name but a few.
The local Hastings Community had has put in lots of sweat and tears for the events, some with even throwing their doors open to their gardens and not to mention providing much needed refreshments for all the visitors. Just like the good folks on the Music and Beer Festival, the proceeds of this carnival do also go to many local charities.
Please be aware that accommodation in Hastings; incuding many Holiday Parks, books up very early for this event, as it’s so well attended. So as soon as you have finished reading this article, reserve your booking at The Sanctuary Retreat to avoid disappointment! It will be the perfect relaxing accommodation to recharge, after all the family events of the Carnival week.
Hope to see you there!
We Don't Just Do Battles …
We Do Our Very Own Beer & Music Festival Too!
2nd - 4th July 2015
Is it me or have you noticed the growth in music and beer festivals in the last decade. It seems like every town or city in England has got one, and if it grows the way it has been, we are probably looking at one in every town by 2020?
The music festival scene was a blast from the past with Glastonbury to Woodstock in the USA, it was something that belonged to our parents’ brigade in the 1960s and 1970s. Apparently, the United Kingdom now champions one of the most exciting, vibrant, exhilarating festival markets on our planet! And so it continues for every successive generation. This also includes a massive swing in the independent festivals market too and collectively nets in a whopping £1,000,000,000,000 Billion Sterling Pounds (USD 1.5 Billion). The figure was recently released by the Association of Independent Festivals. Quite frankly, I didn’t even know such an association existed, did you?
19th Tuesday May 2015 Hastings Battle and Rye Observer.
By Andy Hemsley
Not Just Beer … There’s Cider, Lager and Most Importantly Wine!
So, Hastings not surprisingly combines not only its own music festival, but a Beer Festival too. But don’t think the name beer festival just limits you to a beer only event.
The Hastings Beer and Music Festival is spread over 3 days in the magical Alexandra Park. The Beer Festival boasts a massive 90 Real Ales at extremely low prices and covers a few lagers, local ciders and hooray, wine! Now, we cannot have all that drink with no food, so there is plenty of that too. Its reputation is growing rapidly as the best combined Beer and Music Festival in the entire South East.
Back in the 80s, it was predominantly a small charity fund-raising event and by 1998, it was renamed The Hastings Beer and Music Festival and its commitment is to donate 100%, I repeat 100% of all monies raised are for local people and firms that deserve their assistance.
According to their official website, over 10,000 people attended and raised an astounding £72,000 for local good causes and this was all managed by The Hastings and Battle Round Tables and the entire staff consists of volunteers. Since their launch in 1981, they have whisked £1,000,000 pounds to local good causes. Their motto is “Great Fun for Great Causes”. So, what are you waiting for folks, go get your tickets now!
On the music front, Hastings is the home for the Battle of Hastings Proms, conducted by the talented Mr Roger Wilcock, the Medway Towns Band will be lashing out your favourites with the “Last Night at The Proms”. They will be supported by the Hastings Big Choir, and when I say Big, I mean 150 strong group. That’s pretty big.
Accommodation:- Holiday Parks in Hastings, Caravan Parks or B&B
In recent years, the festival has gained reputation, goodwill and popularity year on year. So, please don’t leave your accommodation bookings to the last minute. You only have a few days left to book!
If you struggling to find the right place, I know of one that will be perfect just for you. The Sanctuary Retreat!
See you there!
Writer Mala Papachan. Created 20th June 2015. Article Reference Websites. http://hbmf.co.uk/about/