An open access wellbeing centre offering help and inspiration for people living on society’s margins. seaviewproject.co.uk
Author: Nick Wates
1982: Hastings Unemployed & Claimants Advice Centre formed
To relieve local poverty and improve the quality of life for those on a low income by providing comprehensive advice on all welfare benefits and tax credits. Later renamed the Hastings Advice and Representation Centre (HARC). Celebrated 25 year anniversary in 2007. Moved to Advice and Community Hub in 2012. harcuk.org
1992: Counselling Plus founded
Offering counselling to people on benefits or with low incomes. counsellingplus.org
1962: Fellowship of St Nicholas becomes charity
Providing a wide range of projects that support children by promoting health, well-being, learning and volunteering, as routes out of poverty. fsncharity.co.uk
1948: Hastings Philharmonic Choir launched
Formed from the Hastings Town Choir which had been created in 1928 ‘ to educate the general public in the art and science of music by means of the study, practice and performance of choral music.’ hastingsphilchoir.org.uk
1985: Trinity Wholefoods opens
In Trinity Street. Established as a workers’ cooperative. trinitywholefoods.co.uk
1964: The second Battle of Hastings
Mods and rockers fighting on the seafront
2015: Old Town wins Great Neighbourhood award
From the Academy of Urbanism. Hastings was also a runner up in the Great Town category in 2013. academyofurbanism.org.uk
1990: Hastings Trust formed
An independent charity and limited company set up to continue the work of the Hastings Urban Conservation Project. hastingstrust.net
2015: Planning inspector saves Ore Valley open space
Key land including Speckled Wood endorsed as open/community space following campaign. orecommunitylandtrust.org.uk