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The market is always a weekly delight for the senses. It awakens a sleepy Saturday with beautiful sights, sounds and delicious smells. Throughout the 2019 season, the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market will host a variety of performers, musicians and fun activities for the whole family. This takes place alongside a diverse array of local food producers, growers […]
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.
A regular street market selling locally produced items and unique gifts has re-opened for the New Year following a short break after the festive period. Hailsham Street Market stalls are setting up pitch in Vicarage Field from 8.30am to 3pm every Saturday commencing 5th January, and items on sale include fresh fruit and vegetables, sausages, crafts and […]
Rock House is a showcase scheme, blending living, working and community space for both local people and newcomers to Hastings. The space fosters creative enterprise, has generated jobs and self-employment, and is continually contributing to the changing image and reality of Hastings as a place to visit, live and work.
Hastings Beach – White Rock Road Beachwatch organisers There can be up to three organisers per beach section. Below will show you how many are currently signed up as one of the organisers for this survey section. This beach has organisers for the following beach clean/survey type(s): Beachwatch (all year round) If you wish to join in […]
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!
Ore Community Land Trust seeks to protect land in the Upper Ore Valley to save and enhance urban woodland and green space for community use and to protect animal habitat. We, therefore, campaign against development plans that would threaten the environment of the Valley. We also support positive regeneration plans and put forward ideas for […]
There have been Hastings fishermen and fishmongers in our family since the 1800s, including such evocatively named local legends as Spreader Benton, Hardy Fullager, Dickie Gannon and Lizzie Rich. Our grandma Polly Gannon used to push a fish cart seven miles from Hastings to Bexhill and back again every day before our parents Albert & […]
wide range of fresh fish and shellfish, great choice of local or UK catch ,some farmed fish.
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, […]
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 […]
Locally sourced wild game, some free range pork sausages – not in market June to September as low season.
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
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? […]
Anna Locke is a fully qualified permaculture designer and teacher based in and around Hastings, East Sussex. Anna regularly gives workshops about ‘How to Plant a Forage Garden’, ‘Permaculture for Allotments’, ‘How to Grow Organic Food from Seed’ and many other topics. The main way to start a permaculture journey is to attend an Introduction […]
Home Ground is a welcoming central space uniting our community through the food they cook and eat. Our daily wholesome canteen, training schemes for marginalised groups and platform for local food makers creates a positive impact to people’s lives and our town.
Tommy’s Pizzeria brings the best wood fired Neapolitan style pizza’s to the beautiful shores of St Leonards & Hastings. Using the best local produce alongside amazing local ingredients we cover all your pizza cravings! • WINTER OPENING HOURS: Mon 12-10pm (delivery from 5pm) closed Tuesdays Wed-Sat 12-10pm (delivery from 5pm) closed Sundays in January • […]
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 […]
Poverty just loves to destroy lives. It breaks families apart, isolates people from friends and family, shatters confidence and drives many to think that suicide is the only way out. UK poverty is real, with millions locked in its miserable grip. We’re not prepared to sit back and let it wreak havoc across our nation. […]
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 […]
In 1961 the late Horace Quick (1891 – 1966), a local artist and wildlife enthusiast, gave Mallydams Wood to us so that the woodland could benefit wildlife. To help us carry out Horace’s wishes we built a small wildlife rehabilitation centre and, since the doors opened more than 50 years ago, over 35,000 sick, injured […]
Stonelynk Organics is a commercial organic vegetable garden in Fairlight, East Sussex. We farm according to organic principles, and we are certified organic by the Soil Association, the UK’s largest organic certification body. You’ll find our little garden nestled in the Stonelynk Valley five miles east of Hastings, where the loamy soil and south-coast sun make […]
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 […]
Southside Wrappers We do the best, tastiest Wraps and Quesadillas Southside of London. We can cater for any Food intolerance’s and allergies. Vegans, Vegetarian and Meat Dishes. Around the south of England Available for hire, Weddings, Party’s, Events, Markets and more……. Menu whilst at Priory Meadow is Quesadilla Pronunciation: Kay-sa-dee-ahNoun: A Tortilla Wrap filled with Cheese […]
Save up to 50% with a Town City Card in East Sussex. Anything from 10% discounts, 2for1 deals & free drinks with businesses, family attractions, restaurants & shops are included. Choose the town design you like & use it across East Sussex. The discounts are not one offs, you can redeem them again & again. […]
Low Waste Sussex is a fledgling initiative designed to support people in taking practical steps towards a more sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Centre that offers horticultural training for adults with wide spectrum of learning difficulties – producing plants and garden produce for sale. Offers community gardening
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.
Set in one of Hastings’ most handsome Regency buildings, The Wellington Health & Wellbeing Centre is one of Sussex’s finest venues for wellness. The welcoming centre offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, bringing together a team of top practitioners to offer a wide choice of complementary alternative therapies, fitness, beauty treatments and more. The Centre […]
The Bohemia Walled Garden Association was formed in 2009 in order to bring the Victorian Walled Garden in Summerfields back into active use for horticulture and associated educational and cultural activities. The Management Committee submits its annual report and financial statement for the Bohemia Walled Garden Association (BWGA) for each year ending 31st December. The garden is owned […]
HFS is a local independent registered charity that provides affordable reused furniture, helps low-income households to furnish their homes, collects surplus furniture and appliances for reuse, and provides practical opportunities for people to gain skills, experience and confidence. Every year the HFS team: Collects and re-uses over 300 tonnes of furniture and electricals that would otherwise go to waste. Helps […]
Locally reared free range meat and veg. Locally sourced cheese and milk. Locally made bread. Range of box types delivered in recycled and reusable boxes. Pop up stall Wadhurst Sat 9am – 1pm.
Love Hastings is a not-for-profit business working on behalf of the levy payers to improve the town centre for residents, visitors and businesses in Hastings and manage the BID. The aims are to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the town, provide a voice and support for town centre businesses and lever in more […]
We are building on past community efforts to create a vibrant space in West Marina for visitors, local people and business owners.
Food Fore Thought Wickham Manor Farm Locally produced lamb, beef and pork from organic farm. Farm shop Fri 11am – 2pm if you wish to buy. Order by phone and arrange collection time. Sell at local farmers markets.
Specialising in traditionally reared free range Oxford Sandy and Black pigs (rare old breed). They live outdoors their whole life. Reared to order. Online orders only via Instagram or Facebook page Instagram @heritagebreedmeats Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dehavillandsheritagebreedmeats
Welcome to Appleyards Butchers Free range chickens and pork. Local beef and lamb, Free range turkeys at Xmas. Producing and sourcing the finest quality meat in St Leonards on Sea for over 30 years. We are a family run butchery that prides itself on a personal, quality service that sees customers return time after time. […]
Our overall objective is to improve and enhance our existing environment by achieving a better standard of design for future developments in the area. Geographically our principal interest is development within Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea, but also extends to significant issues within Bexhill, Battle, Rye and other areas of East Sussex.
FSN was founded in 1939 for the purpose of looking after disadvantaged children, especially orphans. Over a period of 46 years, FSN opened 8 children’s homes and thousands of children passed through its doors. By the 1970’s, changes were taking place in children’s services, and by 1985, all of the homes were closed. However, faced […]
The Heart of Hastings Community Land Trust is a Community Benefit Society with a strong asset lock, so that means it’s all about long term community ownership. We operate in White Rock and Ore Valley. Our long term goals are to create affordable homes, spaces and opportunity. As a community land trust we ensure that our assets […]
The core of our business is a fully equiped workshop. Our bicycle service is high quality at a fair price. We can build wheels, get frames painted and enjoy custom builds. We’re loving electric bikes and do e-bike conversions. We sell fully serviced used bicycles and hold a wide range of bicycle components and accessories. We aim for functional, durable and reliable products at a reasonable cost.
The French Delicatessen was created in 2007 when one of my colleagues and I joined forces to offer great French cheeses to the Kentish gourmets. We were later joined by Ansar and Stephanie. We are present on a lot of Kentish markets (see Our Markets). In our stalls you will find our usual range of products […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]