Hastings Green Pages

Permacultureanna is our local permaculture author, designer, workshop facilitator and small farmer. She offers home garden, allotment or bigger project consultations, where she will visit your site and guide your next steps. She also offers a sustainable-garden design service, either working with you or coming up with a design for you. On her website you […]

Divest East Sussex is an umbrella group of organisations campaigning to divest the East Sussex Pension Fund from fossil fuels (oil, coal and gas). Its current members are: Fossil Free Hastings, Climate Forest Row and Keep It In the Ground Lewes. Supporters include Divest Sussex and the Brighton Climate Action Network. It is one of a […]

Fresh fish has been landed from the Stade in Hastings Old Town for over one thousand years. Hastings has the largest beach-launched fleet in Europe and fishermen use sustainable practices such as adapting their nets and fishing patterns to the fish that are in the local area and using safe fishing methods to help maintain […]

I am an independent washable nappy specialist who has been promoting and selling cloth nappies since 2006. I only sell nappies that I have either used on my own children or which have been rigorously tested and approved by me and my colleagues. I am passionate about reusable nappies and believe that with a high […]

Cleaner Rivers, Cleaner Seas By community engagement and citizen science. STRANDLINERS CIC, an all-volunteer community interest company, was incorporated in December 2018. STRANDLINERS is based in East Sussex STRANDLINERS’ Executive Director, Andy Dinsdale, has been leading riverbank- and beach-cleans since 2004 and regularly represents the company at national and international marine conservation conferences. He shares […]

This climate emergency strategy and action plan was developed to support the Climate Emergency motion Hastings Borough Council declared during 2019. Our vision is to make Hastings carbon neutral by 2030. It covers the borough of Hastings, however, to meet the target of carbon neutrality by 2030, the impact of this strategy, needs to ripple […]

The Hastings fleet was one of the first in the UK to be recognised by the Marine Stewardship Council. Just under 20 beach launched boats fish between Dungeness and Beachy Head using eco friendly static nets which put less pressure on local stocks and on the sea bed. Hastings is one of Britain’s oldest fishing […]

Independent bookshop selling new books ranging from sociology, philosophy, psychology, political science, criminology, social history, graphic novels, music, art & culture, economics, social geography, anthropology, nature, ecology, gardening, and fiction. Higher education, undergraduate and post-graduate books. Also sell vinyl. 10% Book discount for students with student ID (In-Store only) and 1066 Cards. Who am I? […]

1066 Cycle Club have a variety of guided rides throughout the year, there’s something for all ages and abilities. Training sessions for novice riders, gentle flat rides, muddy off-road rides, long-distance road rides, hilly rides, and everything in between. Open to everyone (although under-16s must be accompanied on a ride by an adult). You don’t […]

We’re a community dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife.  We fight long and hard to protect what we love and we won’t stop until it’s completely clean, safe and protected for everyone, forever. From humble beginnings in Porthtowan Village Hall in 1990, we’ve stayed close to our roots and continue to […]

HOLLYPARK ORGANICS are a Food Hygiene Agency registered producer and supplier of Raw Milk in HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX. Farm gate sales of organic umpasteurised milk, yoghurt and kefir (phone to arrange order and collections Sat/Sun only.

A ‘connective’ of people who through our individual work, and projects we do together, inform and celebrate with the wider public the value of trees, wood and woodlands through creative and experiential methods (art, craft, music, bushcraft, story, play, activities and opportunities to learn new skills).

Our community centre provides a welcoming space to enjoy joining in one of our classes or perhaps hiring some space to run one of yours. There’s just one thing missing: you! Contact us and become part of our community! We are always looking for enthusiastic VOLUNTEERS, please get in touch to find out more.

Sussex Community Rail Partnership works to connect communities and the railway across Sussex, Kent and Surrey. Community Rail is a nationwide movement, and you can be involved. Help shape the future of the railway, have your say, and bring your local station into the heart of the community.

Who are we? In2Play is a community based play and activity group for your children and you. What do we do? We provide chances for local children,  (0-13 years) and parents and carers to have fun while they learn, play and grow. What can we offer your neighbourhood? Adventure Playground – an exciting indoor and outdoor playground to expand […]

Four courts community centre is situated in St Leonard’s on sea at the end of the large car park behind the high rise flats. With its good size hall you can fit plenty of bouncy castles and soft play packages. It suits children’s parties & offers a small gated outdoor space at the front. Below […]

In 2021 12 apple trees were planted. We are developing a local species wild flower meadow for pollinators. We hope the orchard will be a local resource for local residents and the public to enjoy. We need volunteers to maintain the site and help organize events. Also Contact us if you would like to visit.   […]

The Hastings Greenway Project is an innovative network of linked almost traffic-free routes, that everyone can enjoy for leisure, amenity and utility walking, as well as cycling. Starting at Hastings Town Centre the Greenway will run 10 miles to Ore, Silverhill, Hollington & Mayfield and the Conquest Hospital. What is a Greenway? A Greenway is […]

Tidy Up St Leonards is a voluntary local action team organised by John Funnell, Richard Wesley and others who feel passionately about the state of their local streets. Yes, we pay council tax and the local council has a responsibility to clean the streets, but in the face of cuts in spending and services, it is […]

Range of veg from Stonelynk when in season. Fresh food・Great selection・Knowledgeable staff Local shop, lovely fresh fruit, veg, plants etc and tremendous value!

The community garden at St Leonards Warrior Square, started in January 2016, is our first growing project in the area. Transition Town Hastings have been transforming the environment around the station and getting local residents working and growing together. Landscape architect and artist Julia Hilton created the garden design. Warrior Square station garden was looking beautiful […]

A plastic-free refill shop at 43 King’s Rd. Save your empties, everything can be wonderfilled! Opening Hours Monday  CLOSED Tuesday  CLOSED Wednesday  10am  –  5pm Thursday  10am  –  5pm Friday  10am  –  5pm Saturday 10am  –  5pm Sunday  11am  –  3pm https://www.instagram.com/wonderfill.st.leonards/

Welcome, one and all, to Half Man! Half Burger! Since July 2015 we have been Hastings / St Leonard’s first dedicated, fully licensed Burger restaurant. Eighteen months later in December 2016 we opened our second site in Eastbourne. Slowly, and with the right degree of mellowness and righteousness, plans are taking shape for a third […]

Parchment Trust became the full legal owners of The Bridge Community Centre in March 2024 and are now on a mission to raise funds to get it open again. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/thebridgecc

Arcade Fisheries is a family run business specialising in supplying top quality fish and shellfish primarily from the ports of Hastings and Rye. Established in 1937, you will find a traditional fishmongers providing a friendly 1st Class Service to both the public and the catering trade. The owner- Paul Saxby has been involved in the […]

All seasonal produce from local growers and a wide range of organic and local groceries such as yoghurt, cheese, eggs, jams, honey, fruit juice. The store aims to be 90% plastic-free – has made a big push on this front. Take advantage of our FREE home delivery service… shop local! Hours 07:30 – 16:30

Greene King pub company and brewer is calling on its customers to bring their empty plastic confectionery tubs to its pubs in an effort to reduce waste and raise money for Macmillan. The tubs will be taken to a specialist recycling facility and processed into granulated recycled plastic. There is a list of participating pubs […]

Farmers Market Wed 10am – 12noon/Genearl Thurs/Country Fri 10-11.30 (closed 3rd week Dec- 2nd week Mar) at Community Centre

Hastings Urban Bikes (HUB) is a voluntary, community-based group promoting cycling in Hastings and St Leonards. HUB campaigns for better cycling provision in our town and organises practical activities like rides, festivals and training.

We are an independent charity dedicated to giving disadvantaged children the literacy skills they need to succeed. We work to improve the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the UK’s poorest communities, where one in three people have literacy problems. Because low literacy is intergenerational, we focus our work on families, young people and […]

getcomposting.com works with councils across the UK to deliver great value composting products. Straight, Blackwall and Rainsaver branded water butts, bins, caddies and composters are all proudly manufactured in a UK factory.

Coffin Club Hastings was the first club to set up in the UK, in 2017. Since that time, it has gone from strength-to-strength with its membership increasing and a separate social group of ex-clubbers also thriving. Coffin Club Hastings runs in six-week blocks. It is a safe space to come and learn about all the […]

These volunteer-run groups support our work by organising a diverse range of grass-roots activities. Ranging from speaker and fundraising events to film screenings and coffee mornings, these activities raise awareness and interest in the work of the United Nations at a local level across the country.

Fri 8.30am – 2pm Devonshire Square The weekly Friday Bexhill Farmers’ Market is located in the centre of Bexhill, in Devonshire Square. All our stallholders have a passion for their produce and help to create a lively and vibrant shopping experience whatever the weather! Stalls at the Market include local meat and game, artisan cheeses […]

With promotion from Transition Town Hastings, Refill Hastings are encouraging as many cafes, bars, restaurants and other businesses to sign up to become a Refill station so that members of the public can top up their refillable bottles on the go and so far are getting a great reception from businesses across the town from […]

A family owned and run farm shop incorporating locally produced fresh meats. Redlands Farm Shop at Horam near Heathfield, Sussex is a farm shop in the true sense, for owners Ali and Henk raise lamb, beef and chickens the traditional way right there at Redlands Farm. Pork is sourced from a highly trusted local farmer. […]

The Buddy Project is taking shape and growing every day. Volunteers have been carrying out ad hoc buddying activities with the newly arriving Syrian families, and in doing so, forming close and friendly relationships. The refugees usually arrive directly from refugee camps and arrive here with nothing. The Buddies help to prepare a new home […]

Penbuckles Delicatessen in Hastings Old Town High Street is a foodie heaven! They sell regional, British and international artisan food. You’ll find a wide range of Sussex cheeses, pickles, sauces,eggs, juices, wine,biscuits etc. Monmouth Coffee, Olives et al, Kent & Sussex Tea, The Chichester Biltong Company and most famously Hastings Lemon Ketchup. TownCityCard members save 10% […]

People who like to swim in the sea in Hastings & St Leonards. No single regular activity at a set time or day of the week. Relies on posts from most active individuals to advertise days, times and locations. Just join if you want to find out who is doing what, where and when. The […]

Rolvenden Farmers Market was established in 2000. It is run entirely by volunteers and is non profit making and stall fees are kept to a minimum. The Farmers’ Market takes place every Thursday morning from 10.00am to 12 noon in St Mary’s Church. There are normally 20 – 30 stalls with a selection of produce.

A range of refillable, natural and effective eco household and personal care products, such as hand soap, anti-bac, washing up liquid and fabric conditioner.

Energise Sussex Coast is a community benefit co-operative. Our mission is to act co-operatively to tackle the climate crisis and energy injustice through community owned renewable power and energy saving schemes. Energise Sussex Coast provides a range of services including: Energy advice Installing community funded solar on community buildings

Transition Town Hastings (TTH) is part of the Global Transition Network. Transition is a movement that has been growing around the world since 2005. It’s about communities stepping up to address the global challenges we face by starting local.  By coming together, we are able to crowd-source solutions. We seek to nurture a caring culture, one focused on supporting each other, […]

If you are interested in becoming a beekeeper, please contact us on train@hastingsandrotherbee.org.uk. We provide our members with support, education opportunities, legal guidance, insurance and a range of social activities As beekeepers we love our hobby – for some it is a business, to most it is a pastime for the care of honeybees and […]

Harbor Designs started out life in 2006 as a social enterprise called Hastings and Bexhill Wood Recycling. We began by rescuing and recycling all types of wood and taking unskilled trainee craftsmen from a number of government-funded schemes. Today our workshop is in Hastings and we continue to rescue and reclaim wood to produce our […]

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RX fisheries is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – they will do everything they can to meet your expectations. They are a fishmongers in Hastings with a large customer base across Hastings, East Sussex, Kent, and now offer a mail order service across all UK mainland. With a large variety of fresh fish, smoked fish (they have their […]

Project Rewild has been set up to reintroduce children back into a habitat from which they have almost completely disappeared – outdoors. We want to inspire children to climb trees in the woods, to run in wild meadows, explore rockpools along the shore, scramble over rocks, splash in muddy puddles, paddle in streams, pick wild […]

The 2020 Festival will take place if funding allows during the whole of September with the Open Studios on the weekends of 5/6 and 12/13. Please donate now to make 2020 happen https://www.gofundme.com/f/coastal-currents-2020 Submissions to Take Part will open in early 2020 website here coastalcurrents.org.uk/taking-part Our funding has been cut Support us here gofundme.com/coastal-currents-2020 Coastal Currents […]

Founded in 2011, Hastings Ore WI is a large, informal, non-traditional WI  group appealing to women from all backgrounds and ages. The majority of our members live in Hastings and St Leonard’s. We organise a wide variety of events, outings and activities for our members,  fund-raise for local charities, and members can alos apply for […]

Do you have excess apples that usually go to waste? Eve Apple Press provides a mobile service to press your excess apples into delicious, organic juice. By pressing your apples into juice,  it reduces the volume of apples into a more useable and manageable product that can be easily stored and used when needed, for […]

Horsmonden Farmers‘ Market was launched in May 2006, by three local mothers, Liz Taylor, Pippa Ankjaer and Mary Moffat, who were motivated to encourage people to shop locally to reduce FOOD MILES and to support the local rural economy. They also wanted to feed their own children on healthy, FRESH, LOCAL food. The market proved very popular […]

Butcher, a source of local Romney Marsh lamb and local cuts of beef and free range pork and chickens. Sally and Jamie Wickens – a local couple renowned for their epicurean skills – decided that life in Winchelsea Beach had to improve on the food and drink front… …their hopes and desires became a reality. […]

It is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock, every Saturday at 9:00am. The event takes place at Seaside Road, Hastings, TN38 0AG. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join in? Nothing – it’s free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. […]

Apply online, average cost is 45.50 per year. There are two inspections of the sites a year to check if being cultivated – if not, you can lose your site. There are numerous allotments sites throughout Hastings and they remain as popular as ever. In this section you can find out about how to apply […]

Nut Knowle Farm was established in 1979, and now produces a comprehensive range of Vegetarian, Pasteurised Goats Milk Cheeses to suit all palates. The cheeses are lovingly made by hand in our own dairy. Over the past twenty years Goats Cheese has enjoyed an upsurge in popularity because of its exceptional flavour, its health benefits, […]

We are a free to access, volunteer run, weekly community bicycle workshop. We provide access to skills, advice, recycled spare parts, and tools. Bike workshop open every Wednesday 6pm – 8pm

Parchment Trust Limited is a registered charity, founded in 1993 to serve people with learning and physical disabilities in East Sussex. The Trust provides services that respond to individual needs, with person-centred support. We provide opportunities for learning, occupation, socialising and access to the community:- The Co-operative for people with learning disabilities who want to […]

Range of sourdoughs, gluten free, rye, ciabatta etc. Organic breads using Shipton Mill flours. Some groceries. Judges Bakery is situated in the heart of Hastings historic old town. It has a proud reputation of serving generations of families and fishermen since 1826. Our shop has an extensive range of local & Organic produce and the best […]

Unleash The Leaf The Proper Tea Co is a small, independent tea merchants formed in 2013 and based in the East Sussex village of Pett near Hastings. As well as online, you will find us at a number of regular weekly, fortnightly and monthly street markets, farmers’ markets and events in East Sussex and Kent. […]

Country Markets are held weekly in a variety of venues in cities, towns and villages and Producers also participate in Farmers’ Markets, Town Markets, County Agricultural and specialist food shows. The Producers pride themselves on keeping traditional home cooking, home growing and hand crafted items alive, as well as creating the latest up to date […]