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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

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Hastings & St Leonards 21–29 September

Welcome to Sustainability on Sea festival 2019, Transition Town Hastings’s festival celebrating the projects and organisations that help the people of the Hastings and Rother region live more sustainably. Within this guide you will find details of over 60 events and activities spanning the area from Winchelsea in the east to Bexhill in the west, all exploring different aspects of sustainability.

The theme of this year’s festival is What We Can Do, showcasing the meaningful changes we can all make for the benefit of the environment and our communities.

Sustainability is an increasingly serious and urgent topic but that’s not to say we can’t have fun! With activities from beach cleans to bike rides, activism to food sharing, and Hastings’s first ever Car Free Day (see page 5) there is something for everyone. The festival runs over nine days from Saturday 21–Sunday 29 September culminating in an all-day Big Green Fair (see page 15) at The Stade on 29 September.

Sustainability on Sea brings together a wide range of sustainable projects organised under the globally recognised One Planet Living ten theme framework; ten simple principles that cover all aspects of social, environmental and economic sustainability.

Sustainability on Sea festival21-29 Sept 2019 Hastings & St Leonards

For more details on events please visit: www.sustainabilityonsea.org.uk

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Throughout the festivalFishing for Generations exhibition FREE

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, John’s Place, Bohemia Rd, Hastings, TN34 1ET

Photography exhibition of the Hastings Fishing Community.A photographic portrayal by John Cole from the 1990s to the present of Britain’s oldest beach-launched fishing community here in Hastings.This exhibition runs beyond the festival dates from 15 June to 27 October 2019.

Family Word Walks FREE

Church Wood, St Helens Wood, and Gensing Gardens

Discover lost local words from the natural world in your community.Walking trails in St Helens Woods, Gensing Gardens and Church Wood for families to enjoy. Activity sheets for the trails can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/y6x5weu2

Greenham Remembered FREE

OPEN, 19 Grand Parade, St Leonards On Sea, TN37 6DN

Photographs and memories of local women’s opposition to war and the nuclear industry and their non-violent work for peace in the 1980s.Come along to the Open Evening, Greenham Remembered on 20/09/19, 6pm – 9pm. Exhibition runs every Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10:30 – 4pm, 21/09/19 – 05/10/19RSVP: https://forms.gle/CCfjeAWKvwji8VFEA

Friday 20th SeptemberGreat British Beach Clean at Winchelsea Beach FREE

September 20 4:00 pm–6:00 pmWinchelsea Beach, Dog’s Hill Road, Rye, East Sussex TN36 4LX

100m beach litter survey and beach clean-up. A very sociable event opening eyes to the stories behind the rubbish on our beaches. Equipment will be available but please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for rain, sun, wind etc!Meet at end of Dog’s Hill Rd by toilets. Two small car parks. 10 min walk from the Winchelsea Beach Co-Op bus stop and the 101 Hastings/Rye bus. Email: [email protected]

Global Climate Strike FREE

September 20Brighton

UK Student Climate Network is calling on everyone to join us in a global general climate strike. We will be joining people all around the world in what’s set to be a massive day of climate action.Join us in Brighton and let’s make this the largest climate mobilisation the city has ever seen. We have a chance to deliver a clear message for climate justice just 3 days before the UN emergency climate summit on 23rd September.For information about where strikes are happening visit: https://ukscn.org/ys4c-where

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Saturday 21st SeptemberSocial cycle ride, female only FREE

September 21 9:00 am – 10:30 amHastings Pier, 1-10 White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JY

Bike ride, led by a qualified British cycling ride leader, from Hastings pier to the end of Bexhill seafront and back predominantly on cycle paths. Helmets are advisable. Bikes have to be roadworthy. Tyres must be inflated. Comfortable and suitable clothing to be worn. No open toed shoes and bring a drink with you. We especially welcome newbies!Book your free place at: www.letsride.co.uk/rides/sustainability-social-cycle

Rewild Communities at Church in the Wood FREE

September 21 10:00 am – 3:00 pmChurch in the Wood, Church in the Wood Lane, Hollington, St Leonards on Sea

Enjoying, protecting and loving natural spaces in our local community.Outdoor games and play, woodland crafts and nature-based activities, storytelling and lots of fun for the whole family. Get out in nature and take time to discover, explore, protect and share. No booking necessary

Stonelynk Organics Apple Day FREE

September 21 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFairlight Village Hall, Broadway, Fairlight, East Sussex, TN35 4DA

A community juice-pressing day in Fairlight.Bring your apples to have them pressed into the loveliest freshly pressed apple juice! Apple Day is an annual celebration of all things apple-y, with local produce and teas and coffees on sale, crafts, games and activities for all. All apples are welcome and are mixed together to create a blended juice. For a small fee you can have your juice pasteurised so that it will last through the next 12 months. Find our facebook event via our page Stonelynk Organics

Great British Beach Clean at Bexhill FREE

September 21 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBexhill Sailing Club, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 1LA

Join us for this year’s Great British Beach Clean.We’ll be meeting at the Bexhill Sailing Club at 10am and meeting back there at 12pm.All equipment provided. Refreshments available at the end.

Junior Photography Masterclass with John Cole

September 21 10:00 am – 1:00 pmAlong the Stade (Fishing boat area) Hastings

Photography Masterclass for our competition winners and runners up.A morning spent learning techniques from Hastings photographer John Cole, known for his work with the local fishermen. Only for competition winners. Not open to the public. Enter competition for the chance to take part: http://www.sustainabilityonsea.org.uk/photo-comp/

Marina Allotments Open Day FREE

September 21 11:00 am – 4:00 pmMarina Allotments, Tudor Ave, Saint Leonards on Sea, TN38 0NS

Tours of the site throughout the day and workshops on sustainable gardening. Chat with plot holders to gain inspiration and ideas for vegetable gardening. Pizza making in our communal pizza oven, homemade cakes, seedlings and other allotment-themed delights for sale.See www.MarinaAllotments.org.uk for details

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R ’n’ Pizza! Jumble Sale & Day Time Rave!! FREE ENTRY

September 21 12:00 pm – 10:00 pmTommy’s Pizzeria, 28 Norman Rd, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AE

Expect to find quality and vintage clothes & accessories (get styled by real life stylists!!), Artists’ books, badges and t-shirts, Jungle sale plants, Tüt.Also Rumble in the jumble 90s RnB, UK garage and soulful house from Lemur Beats DJs, Emwot and Beccy MC CrayCray + guest DJ, Pure Swing Jiagoo! Special LIVE appearances TBA…!, Jumble fever cocktails! Tummy jumbling east vs west Biggy / Tupac pizzas!COME AND RUMBLE IN THE JUMBLE…..!!!!!! 10% of proceeds goes to local environmental charities

Saving Energy – Your House & The Planet! FREE September 21 2:00 pm – 4:30 pmAll Saints Hall, 142 All Saints St, Hastings Old Town, TN34 3BP

Advice & Help to retro-fit your draughty old house and save money!• Talk on how to retro fit your house to save energy

from Ken Davis design consultant • Practical help with your plans and designs• Swap Shop for tools and materials• Free advice on switching energy supplier and

solar installations• Tea and Cake, Raffle and Green Party information.No booking necessary

System Change not Climate Change FREE

September 21 2:15 pm – 5:30 pmFriends Meeting House, 5 South Terrace, Hastings, TN34 1SA

An opportunity to bring together our ideas on how we can enable our systems to be more effective.A public workshop on system change, to share ideas and plan how we can encourage and compel local and national governments, corporations and institutions, to more effectively create a peaceful, just, equitable, and sustainable society.Book your free ticket: https://tinyurl.com/y6fghofs

Co-op Culture FREE

September 21 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmQuakers House, Hastings, 5 South Terrace, Hastings, TN34 1SA

How did Mondragon Co-op grow from 4 engineers to 70,000 workers in 50 years?A discussion of the features of Co-ops that make them resilient and able to overcome internal conflicts.No booking necessary

Sunday 22nd SeptemberSustainability Sunday FREE

September 22 9:30 am – 12:30 pmHoly Trinity Hastings, Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HT

Two informal services: The 9.30 and The 11.15 focused on the theme of sustainability, through musical worship, practical teaching, and prayer. We will be looking at what God and the Bible have to say to us in the 21st Century about preserving the environment and caring for all the natural world. Both services start with a café, serving pastries and hot drinks, and have groups for children tailored to their ages. www.hthchurch.org


Healthy Living Fair FREE

September 22 10:00 am – 2:00 pmAlexandra Park, St Helen’s Rd, Hastings TN34 2LQ

Fit Body, Healthy Mind and Positive Spirit.Stallholders offering help and advice on how to live a healthy lifestyle. With fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and well-being demonstrations including martial arts, yoga and mindfulness for both adults and children plus so much more throughout the day. Part of www.yfrontrun.co.uk

Great British Beach Clean at Pett Level FREE

September 22 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPett Level Beach, Pett Level Rd. TN35 4EH

Help discover the source of rubbish on the beach as we “pick up, identify, record, bag, bin or recycle”. The information goes to a national database where the MCS can lobby Government to help reduce marine pollution. Or just take part in a beach clean only.Equipment available but please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for rain, sun, wind etc! Meet up on the sea wall between the Smuggler Pub and the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat, Pett Level Rd, TN35 4EH. Parking and toilets available. 101 Hastings/Rye bus stops at the Smuggler Pub. Email: [email protected]

Forest Gardening Talk at Heritage Open Day FREE

September 22 11:00 am – 3:00 pmBohemia Walled Garden, Bohemia Rd, Hastings, TN34 1EX

“ Bohemia Walled Garden Celebrates 10 Years of People Power!”

See the new forest garden area, find out how it was designed and what this sustainable practice has to offer for the future.Permaculture Designer and Teacher Anna Locke has designed a new forest garden area at the garden. She will talk about the principles and practicalities of forest gardening, how the site was created and will be developed in future as a showcase for this sustainable way of gardening.Part of the free Heritage Open Day event celebrating the garden’s 10th anniversary.The talk is currently planned for 1pm. www.bohemiawga.org.ukwww.facebook.com/events/324046744920386www.annalockepermaculture.co.uk

Heritage Open Day at Alexandra Greenhouse FREE

September 22 11:00 am – 4:00 pmAlexandra Park Greenhouse, Idverde Depot St. Helens Road, Hastings, TN34 2EL

Experience how gardening was done in the 1930s and experience Hastings horticultural history.Come and find out about plans to restore this 30 m. 1934 greenhouse, hear about the restoration and gardening work already undertaken and contribute your ideas. Children will have an opportunity to plant seeds to take home.www.greenhousealexpark.com

Check out: www.sustainabilityonsea.org.uk/events/ as more events will be added!


Hastings’s first ever

Car Free DaySunday 22 September

12–6pm

St Leonards Town Team

Imagine the seafront road with no traffic!Car Free Day is a global event which invites towns and cities to experience the streets of their towns free of cars.

RESIDENTS’ CARSPlease note that the road between Warrior Sq and the Pier will be closed from 10am – 8pm

Organised by: Transition Town Hastings as part of Sustainability on SeaContact: [email protected]

Creative activities | Mini parklets with greenery & seating in parking spaces | Alfresco dining, picnicking, barbecuing | Source Park BMX bikes, skateboard trials & obstacles | Big weave free workshop by The Art Shack | Guerrilla gardening with recycle boxes | Peddle power scalextric & smoothie making | Volleyball | Stars Soccer Academy | Chalk the road with your vision for a sustainable future | yarn bombing | skipping, salsa dancing, fitness classes, seed planting

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Creating public outdoor living rooms

Mini parklets with greenery and seating

picnicking, barbecuing

try out electric bikes

longest wheelie

learn how tomaintain a bike

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skateboard trials and obstaclesVolleyball

Stars Soccer

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Chalking the road with your vision for a car free Hastings

yarn bombing

skipping,dancing,fitness classes

Sharing ideas about how to reimagine our daily livesLearning from car free day – visions for the future


Seahenge Open house – eco home tour FREE (donations welcome) September 2211:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hastings first straw bale house features an air source heat pump powering hot water and underfloor heating, air tightness and a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system, a walk-in cold larder and accessibility for people with disabilities (not yet complete), a permacultural edible forest garden under development!There will tours at: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm – please book your slot by emailing [email protected] and you will be sent the address.

Green Fingers Community Garden Project FREE September 22 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Y Centre, St Pauls Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6RS

Free community garden project at the Y Centre runs on a Sunday each week 1–3pm and Wednesday 11am–3pm. It brings people together to grow veg and flowers in a calm friendly environment. Just pop along no booking required!

Monday 23rd SeptemberEnergy Advice Drop-in FREE September 23 10:00 am – 2:00 pmContact Centre at Hastings Town Hall, Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1QR

Help with your energy and water bills:• Switch to a cheaper or greener provider.• Sort out any problems with your current provider.• Check whether you are entitled to the Warm Home

Discount and other grants.Bring along recent bills and a meter reading if possible.www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk/events

Nappies don’t need to cost the earth FREE September 23 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmThe Washable Nappy Company, 50 Tower Road West, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0RG

Information session on how to use modern washable cloth nappies, how much money you save and the difference between different brands and styles. Disposable nappies are a single use plastic and each baby will use between 4000 – 6000 nappies. Switching to washable nappies is actually very easy and will save parents £100s. Juliet has been running her company for 12 years and has a wealth of experience.Please book as limited space: 07833927210 [email protected]

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Class £9

September 23 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmWellington Centre, 44 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PN

Kundalini Yoga, is often described as the yoga of awareness as it cultivates awareness on individual, ecological and global levels. The class begins by tuning in with a mantra followed by a warm up and the chosen Kriya (sequence of postures) and followed by meditation and relaxation. This class helps to transform stress or worry into focus, clarity and action; stretch, strengthen and tone the body; bring a sense of peace, calm, certainty and purpose and leaves you feeling great!Please contact Yeli to book on 07983598302 email: [email protected]


Big Green Storytime FREE September 23 11:00 am – 11:30 amHastings Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HE

Story telling with a green theme.Come along to Hastings Library for stories and crafts. Suitable for pre-school children and their families. Phone: 0345 608 0196

Tuesday 24th SeptemberShout Out workshop FREE September 24 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmOPEN, 19 Grand Parade, St Leonards On Sea, TN37 6DN

Join in our Shout Out Slogan Making Workshop which forms part of the Women’s Voice Greenham Remembered exhibition at OPEN. (For details see throughout the week section page 1).https://forms.gle/AGwRibp97AJxCf5E6

Paper collage workshop with Jane Robbins £23 September 24 2:00 pm – 4:30 pmWonderfill, 35 King’s Rd, St Leonards, TN37 6RJ

Creating decorative images from recycled paperJoin paper collage expert Jane Robbins for a workshop that includes a brief history of the evolution of collage and guided tuition with all participants leaving with their own completed composition. Light refreshments and all materials provided. Jane exhibits throughout Sussex and her work is published extensively by Museums, Galleries and The National Trust. www.yellowhouseartlicensing.com/jane-robbinsSpace will be very limited so advance booking essential. For details please visit: www.wonderfill.world

The Big Weave: Weaving mats from plastic bags FREE September 24 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmY Centre, St Pauls Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6RS

Regular workshop held by The Art Shack every Tuesday evening.Weaving mats for the homeless – supporting Surviving the Streets UK. No booking required, just turn up!

Stop Funding Climate Change! FREE September 24 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Printed Matter Bookshop, 185 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RG

Find out how to get involved in the campaign to get East Sussex County Council to stop funding climate change.This event includes a screening of short film “Divest” the story of the first-ever international grassroots campaign to successfully use economic pressure to help bring down a government (apartheid South Africa).Limited seating please arrive early to avoid disappointment!

The Permaculture Orchard – Free Film Screening FREE

September 24 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm Electric Palace Cinema, 39A High St, Hastings, TN34 3ER

A feature-length educational film that explains how to set up your own permaculture orchard at any scale. It recognises the limitations of the organic model as a substitute to conventional fruit growing, and want to propose a more holistic, regenerative approach based on permaculture principles.www.facebook.com/groups/455847765246610/


Citizen’s initiatives to combat the climate crisis FREE

September 24 7.00 – 9.00 pmFriends Meeting House, South Terrace, Hastings, TN34 1SA

From Carbon Conversations to Citizen’s Juries, what can we learn from what’s happening elsewhere? A discussion with practitioners using a range of approaches to facilitating local conversations about climate-action. Speakers to be confirmed. Hosted by: Energise Sussex CoastEmail: [email protected]

Wednesday 25th SeptemberCritical literacy workshop

September 25Schools in Hastings

School workshop for young people to learn about critical literacy in relation to climate change. Why did climate change denial persist for so long? What stopped messages about the impact of human generated climate on the planet being more widely known? Why in the era of fake news do we need to guard against these issues even more?This is a closed event for schools hosting the workshops only.

Crafts and sculpture upcycling workshop FREE

September 25 10:00 am – 12:00 pmOre Community Centre, 455 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BH

Fun upcycling workshops.Join Hastings Visions and The Man Shed for some creative funmaking small sculptures from beach combed and found objects, necklaces / bracelets from wrapped and bound scrap fabric, reclaimed wood planters.Most materials will be provided but please bring your own beach finds. No booking necessary

Green Fingers Community Garden Project FREE

September 25 11:00 am – 3:00 pmY Centre, St Pauls Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6RS

Free community garden project at the Y Centre runs on a Sunday each week 1–3pm and Wednesday 11am–3pm. It brings people together to grow veg and flowers in a calm friendly environment. Just pop along no booking [email protected]

Herb Walk with Ben Fairlight Edwards FREE

September 25 11:00 am – 1:00 pmEast Hill Lift Upper Station, Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings, TN34 3EG

Join Ben to learn the properties of common plants and how they can be made into remedies, lotions and used for first aid. If you are seeking alternatives to buying cosmetics in plastics, this is part of the answer.Ben Fairlight is a font of herbal knowledge, patient in answering questions, passionate about the local countryside being our own natural apothecary and an advocate for plants needing to be respected and valued.Meet at top of East Hill Lift at 11am for 2 hr stroll.No booking required.


Home energy makeover FREE

September 25 12:00 pm – 3:00 pmEnergise Sussex Coast offices, Silchester Mews, 17a Silchester Rd, St Leonards, TN38 0JB

Friendly, interactive workshop learning how to give your home an energy makeover. • Know how to use price comparison websites to find

the cheapest deal (and how to trust that it is the real cheapest deal!)

• Find out about what extra help and grants are available.• Understand what on earth your bill means!• Feel confident about installing some basic energy

efficiency measures.Kingston University researchers will share insights gained from their Hastings-based ‘Living Labs’ project on how to save energy. Learn how project participants were able to change everyday routines linked with keeping warm at home and doing the laundry. You are invited to consider the wider significance of the ‘Living Labs’ for reducing household consumption in other aspects of energy use and for enabling the transformation of the energy system. Booking required: www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk/events/home-energy-makeover/

Upcycling crafts and bee hotel workshop FREE

September 25 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmOre Community Centre, 455 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BH

You will have the opportunity to make small sculptures from beach combed and found objects, necklaces / bracelets from wrapped and bound scrap fabric, reclaimed wooden bee hotels. Most materials will be provided but please bring your own beach finds.No booking necessary

Beeversity FREE (optional donation)

September 25 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmHastings Countryside Park Visitors Centre, Woodland Educational Site, Lower Coastguard Lane, Fairlight, Hastings, TN35 4AD

Discover how bees flourish in our current climate and what we can do to support these vital pollinators.Learn about how, what and why bees forage on the flowers they do both in the wilds and domestic gardens. Discover what flowering plants, shrubs and trees you can grow to support our waning bee population. We will also show you two examples of beehives at our woodland educational site. You will learn about the beekeeping year and how to stay in rhythm with the bees through their natural forage through the year. We will sit around our woodland fire and also be taken on a mindful bee journey where you will find out what it takes to be a honey bee on a foraging mission.www.bee-potion.com/events-1/beeversity

Open access bicycle workshop FREE

September 25 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe Old Lifeguard Stores, on the Lower Promenade, in front of Warrior Square

A free to access, volunteer run, weekly community bicycle workshop.We provide access to skills, advice, spare parts and tools. We help people who can’t afford to go to a bike shop, fix, build and maintain their bikes and we encourage a DIY skill sharing culture for those who wish to learn and contribute.


Wax Wrap Workshop £15

September 25 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmWonderfill, 35 King’s Rd, St Leonards, TN37 6RJ

Make your own reusable wax food wraps using soy and beeswaxAn informal, hands-on workshop where you will learn how to make your own plastic-free reusable wax food wrap using sustainably-sourced materials including upcycled cotton, beeswax and vegan-friendly soy wax. All tools and materials will be provided; enough to make one large and one small wrap each.Light refreshments will be served. To Book visit https://wonderfill.world

DOWN to EARTH – film screening £5

September 25 7:15 pm – 10:00 pmElectric Palace Cinema, 39A High St, Hastings, TN34 3ER

A family of five embarks on the journey of a lifetime travelling the ends of the earth searching for a new perspective on life. During five years on six continents they seek out tribal sages never filmed or interviewed before. DOWN to EARTH reveals the deep wisdom they found and its power to transform lives. https://www.downtoearthfilm.com

Thursday 26th SeptemberOur Sustainable Planet Free – Donations welcome

September 26 6 pm – 9 pm Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, John’s Place, Bohemia Rd, Hastings, TN34 1ET

Watch a short UNESCO film and documentary featuring real testimonies of people from different parts of the World being affected by climate change. These global risks do not respect national borders, the entire global climate is in jeopardy.But there is HOPE… with a holistic approach to CLIMATE ACTIONWe will have Regional and Local updates and presentations of important projects and campaigns addressing these very issues and how all of us can get involved and keep generating Climate Action. Join the discussion!!

PROGRAMME – PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS:

18:00 hrs Registration

18:30 hrs UNESCO Film/documentary (20 mins). Followed by discussion

19: 15 hrs Presentations:

Friends of the Earth

Transition Town Hastings and St Leonards – Climate Change and local Action

Energise Sussex Coast – Renewable Energy

Strandliners – Andrew Dinsdale

BREAK – Tea and Coffee

Jamie Bedwell – Genesis 2015 Campaign – Sussex based Triathlete and Campaigner

Brighton Dolphin Project – Simon McPherson (Project Coordinator)

Plastic Free Hastings – Colin Darbyshire

David Stopp – Musical presentation – Sussex based Environmental Campaigner on Marine pollution and Climate Change

Oliver Sterno – Effective Environmental Campaigning in Sussex



Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Class £9

September 26 9:45 am – 11:00 amWellington Centre, 44 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PN

Kundalini Yoga, is often described as the yoga of awareness as it cultivates awareness on individual, ecological and global levels. The class begins by tuning in with a mantra followed by a warm up and the chosen Kriya (sequence of postures) and followed by meditation and relaxation. This class helps to transform stress or worry into focus, clarity and action; stretch, strengthen and tone the body; bring a sense of peace, calm, certainty and purpose and leaves you feeling great!Please contact Yeli to book on 07983598302 email: [email protected] or visit: http://happinessholistichealth.uk/

Off Grid Living FREE

September 26 11:00 am – 1:30 pmEnergise Sussex Coast offices, Silchester Mews, 17a Silchester Rd, St Leonards, TN38 0JB

This is an introductory workshop for anyone that would like to create an off grid system for their shed or van. In this workshop you will be introduced to solar pv, battery and hydro systems.There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions and share your own experiences of off grid living with Energise Sussex Coast’s Energy Champion Arran, who has been living off grid for many years.Please email to check accessibility requirements Booking required via Energise Sussex Coast www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk

Have Fun Recycling with Textiles FREE

September 26 12:30 pm – 2:30 pmSt Nicholas Centre, 66 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AS

A FREE workshop to learn how to use materials to make lovely items for your home.Using materials learn how to make items such as cushions for around your home. Have fun, be creative and meet others. No previous experience needed, open to all abilities.To book please contact Michelle on 01424 423683 ext 33 or email: [email protected]

XR HSL Choir Workshop (Suggested donation £8) September 26 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Alexandra Park, St Helen’s Rd, Hastings, TN34 2LQ

A workshop for those yearning to sing for resistance, empowerment, connection and joy!Really excited to announce that exceptionally talented teacher Sophia Efthimious will be joining us from Lewes for this workshop.We will gather to sing at the bandstand in Alexandra Park.

Friday 27th SeptemberWant to try something new? FREE

September 27 10:00 am – 12:30 pmWarrior Square Surgery, Marlborough House, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6BG

Every Friday you can join Art on Prescription for wellbeing taster sessions, including painting, dance, singing, clay, printmaking, photography and creative writing.Booking is via a GP referral or by emailing: [email protected]


Fungi Walk with Geoff Dann in Alexandra Park £3

September 27 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmAlexandra Park, St Helen’s Rd, Hastings TN34 2LQMeeting point the main car park (“Layby”) by Harmer’s Reservoir

A walk in Alexandra Park with Fungi expert Geoff Dann learning about mushrooms.The park is very interesting from a mycological point of view, partly because there is such a wide variety of trees, including many conifers which attract a big range of symbiotic partners. Two nationally rare species fruit every year, and you can find at least 30 edible species. We’ll cover everything we find that I am able to identify in the field, with a focus on edibility.Places limited to 20 people. Book tickets at: www.geoffdann.co.uk

Surplus Supper Club Pay what you can – BOOKING ESSENTIAL

September 27 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmHome Ground Kitchen, Gotham Alley, Hastings, TN34 1HA

A Pay What You Can supper club using only surplus food from local sources.Tackling food waste and climate change is a topic high on all our agendas. Now you can combine it with an evening socialising with neighbours, supporting a grassroots project and eating delicious food.The first of its kind in Hastings, this supper club uses ingredients saved from landfill to produce three courses of tasty delights. HGK’s goal is to bring our community together through food and this Pay What You Can event is accessible to all. To book visit: https://tinyurl.com/y3z5w9g6

Saturday 28th SeptemberWarrior Square Station Community Garden open day FREE

September 28 10:00 am – 1:00 pmWarrior Square Station, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6HL

A special session at Transition Town Hastings’s community garden with a guided tour. Come along and say hi to the team – tea and cake will be served!Open to all to join with a friendly, relaxed, group of volunteers.

Soil, society, sustenance, solutions – Supper event £15 + FEE

September 28 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmHome Ground Kitchen, Gotham Alley, Hastings, TN34 1HA

A special food event with key speakers addressing the question of what can we do to support the planet as well as feed a global population.Craig Sams, Founder of Green And Blacks Chocolate and co-founder of Carbon Gold Ltd, a carbon sequestration business based on the use of biochar as a soil improver.Tristram Stuart, Food Waste campaigner, founder of Feedback Global and Toast Ale, a beer made using fresh, surplus bread.Abby Nicol, grower at Pea Pod Veg organic market garden.Introduction from the Home Ground Kitchen team about this new community café project.The ticket price includes carefully prepared vegetarian and vegan small plates to be served buffet-style with a welcome drink.https://soil_society_sustenance_solutions.eventbrite.com


Community Street Audit FREE

September 28 11.00 amMeet at lower junction of London Road and Ashburnham Road

A chance to learn how to evaluate the quality of your streets and spaces from the viewpoint of the people who use them, including safety, air pollution, and ease of walking.Hosted by Hastings Green Party For more details please contact: 0771 444 3221 or email: [email protected]

Rewild Communities at Church in the Wood FREE

September 28 10:00 am – 12:30 pmChurch in the Wood, Church in the Wood Lane, Hollington, St Leonards on Sea

An opportunity for the communities of Hollington and Robsack to discover, explore and protect their local woodland spaces.Conservation and woodland management tasks, games and educational activities for the whole family. Making the woodland space a safer and more enjoyable place for families to enjoy. Working together to protect and support the ecosystem of the woodland beyond this event.

Norman Goes Green – Green Market at Tommy’s Pizzeria FREE

September 28 10:00 am – 1:00 pmTommy’s Pizzeria, 28 Norman Rd, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0EJ

The second monthly Green Market with local traders selling sustainably made and low waste products. From plastic free toiletries, recycled and organic cotton clothing to vegan treats.We will have recycling collection points for the following items:• Torn tights and hosiery – to be sent to Swedish

Stockings to recycle• Broken inflatables – to be sent to Wyatt & Jack to

be made into bags and accessories• Small and medium cardboard boxes and jiffy bags –

to be used by local businesses• Glass and metal cosmetic containers – to be used

by local businesses

The market will be held on the last Saturday of every month with rotating traders.

DIY Solar Charger Workshop £75

September 28 10:00 am – 4:30 pmOPEN, 19 Grand Parade, St Leonards On Sea, TN37 6DN

A practical workshop building a solar charger for your phone (and other USB devices) that you can take home at the end. You will learn about energy use and the electrical basics: current, voltage, resistance, power, and series and parallel circuits.You will build your own solar panel from reclaimed materials, learn how to test it, and connect the charging components required to provide power on the go.Our facilitators will guide you through the making process, while exploring the energy challenges we are facing, and what possible solutions might look like.Booking required at: www.demandenergyequality.org/bookings/diy-solar-hastings



Rewild Communities in Hollington FREE

September 28 2:00 pm – 4:30 pmHollington woodland (Tile Barn Wood), Hollington Skate Park, Wishing Tree Road North, St Leonards on sea

An opportunity for the communities of Hollington and Robsack to discover, explore and protect their local woodland spaces.Conservation and woodland management tasks, games and educational activities for the whole family. Making the woodland space a safer and more enjoyable place for families to enjoy. Working together to protect and support the ecosystem of the woodland beyond this event.

Colombia Day in Hastings FREE

September 28 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmCentral Hall, 6 Bank Buildings, Hastings, (between Body Shop & 1066 Bakery) TN34 1NG

Workers Solidarity, Coal Mining & Climate ChangeAn afternoon focused on the political situation in Colombia. With speakers addressing coal mining in Colombia, workers solidarity through trade unions, and how these issues relate to climate change. There will also be Latin music, and a street protest led by XR. All welcome.

Sunday 29th SeptemberGreen Fingers Community Garden Project FREE

September 29 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmY Centre, St Pauls Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6RS

Free community garden project at the Y Centre runs on Sunday each week 1–3pm and Wednesday 11am–3pm. It brings people together to grow veg and flowers in a calm friendly environment. Just pop along no booking required!

Avoiding Earthxit FREE

September 29 3:00 pm – 5:15 pmEast Hastings Sea Anglers Association, The Stade, Rock-A-Nore Rd (opposite RNLI), Hastings, TN34 3FJ

3 talks unpacking how to form The Parallel Non-Monetary Economy of the 99%.How do we address Climate Crisis more rapidly WITHOUT waiting for political and corporate engagement? Three talks from articles appearing in International Times unpack the processes required.From author Kendal Eaton. Forthcoming book ‘A Chance For Everyone: The Parallel Non-Monetary Economy’

Soft Noise Stitchers FREE September 29 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Stade Open Space, 20 Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings, TN34 3DW

Sewing craft meets activism – try your hand at a bit of quiet activism at the Big Green Fair.Sew some words onto cockles and leave them in walls and windowsills for a passerby to stop and read and change how they think or feel about something. Flags adorned with words of encouragement to remind a person of power they could do better.

Big Green Fair at the Stade FREE September 29 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Stade Open Space, 20 Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings, TN34 3DW

The final event of our festival! See page 15 for details.You can look forward to a sustainable themed marketplace in the Stade Hall and information stalls in the Open Space. For those who like learn something new, you can join interactive workshops in the Classroom on the Coast or our programme of talks in the Shipwreck Museum, hosted by Tim B’vard from The Bavard Bar.


Big Green FairSunday 29 September, The Stade

A day-long event taking over the Stade Hall and open space and at the Shipwreck Museum.

Browse the sustainable marketplace, meet local producers and campaigners, take part in workshops and attend a programme of talks all framed around the them of ‘What We Can Do’.

Entertainment, inspiration, great food and activities for all ages.

PROGRAMME OF TALKS AT THE SHIPWRECK MUSEUM hosted by Tim B’vard of The Bavard Bar:

MARKETPLACE HIGHLIGHTS:

Sustainable horticulture eco gifts beauty products foodie delights community growers

craftivism fermentation workshops recycling info local sustainable food producers

environmental activism groups housing coops creative workshops fish filleting

sustainable energy info and demos live music …and much, much, more!

Growing Together To Save Our Horticultural Heritage Linda Pearson, Alexandra Greenhouse Group

The Future is Vegan Kim Stallwood, Local Independent author and advisor on animal rights

Cheap meat isn’t good and good meat isn’t cheap Ben De Havilland, de Havilland’s Heritage Breed

The Home Forage Garden Anna Locke, Local permaculture teacher and designer

Rewilding Daniel Ford, MA, PGCE and Luke Funnell founder of Project Rewild

Starting up a Green Business Hannah Robbins, Owner of Wonderfill refill shop

Climate change is a class issue Councillor Maya Evans, Labour Party

Animal conservation Berry White, Head rhino keeper, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

For full programme see: www.sustainabilityonsea.org.uk/event/big-green-fair-on-stade-open-space


Additional events outside the festivalOUR TOWN: A PLEDGE TO THE LAND AND THE SEA FREE

September 1-15 Creating a book of pledges to change our lifestyles and protect the environment.Sign the book at Nelson Antiques, St Marys Castle Café and Omega Studio.Live music performance with all the pledges at sunset September 20, 6pm – Ladies Parlour, West Hill.Project by Juliet Russell. For more information email: [email protected]

Karma Gedden KG – The Fashion Tribe fashion show FREE

5th 0ct 2019 7.30pmOscars on the Square, St Leonards on Sea

Up-cycled, sustainable, chic, wearable designs brought to you as part of the SoS festival 2019! BRIGHT!!!! FUN!!! CHIC with lots of CHEEK!Come follow us on: Instagram @fashiontribekg Facebook KarmaGedden

Car-Free and Beyond FREE

Tuesday 8 October 7–9 pmFriends Meeting House, 5 South Terrace, Hastings, TN34 1SA

A follow-up discussion on the experience of Hastings’s first Car-Free Day with examples from Car-Free towns and communities around the world. Hosted by: Hastings Urban Design Group Email: [email protected]

Tetrapaks, oat milk, treading lightly and stamping feet FREE

October 2 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm OPEN, 19 Grand Parade, St Leonards On Sea, TN37 6DN

Making oat milk: how to keep your carbon footprint lightA 90 minute workshop and discussion.Includes a demonstration of how to make oat milk and a group discussion about tetrapaks and how to deal with them now they aren’t being recycled.This event is FREE but donations to support OPEN are encouraged.

Photo competitionAre you aged between 4 – 14? Do you care about your local environment? Then why not enter our junior photo competition, Love it or Leave it?Prizes include a sunset wildlife trip with the Brighton Dolphin Project and an activity day with Project Rewild. Winners will also have their photos displayed during the festival.Closing date for entries: Tues 10 Sep 2019

Leave it?

Find out more at: www.sustainabilityonsea.org.uk/photo-comp

Love it or

Invest in Community Owned Solar Panels for Schools in Hastings

Find out more and register your interest at energisesouth.coop

You’ll receive an invite to the share launch on 18 September, 6pm at St Leonards Academy.

Help the following schools save money on their energy bill:

Churchwood Primary Academy

Baird Primary Academy

Dudley Primary Academy

St Leonards Academy

Hastings Academy

Sandown Primary School

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be part of the transition to a low carbon and fairer energy future. Become a member of the co-op for as little as £50.

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EnergiseSouth

Energise South has been set up as the new renewables investment arm of Energise Sussex Coast and is a member of the Energy4All family of energy co-ops.


Invest in Community Owned Solar Panels for Schools in Hastings

Find out more and register your interest at energisesouth.coop

You’ll receive an invite to the share launch on 18 September, 6pm at St Leonards Academy.

Help the following schools save money on their energy bill:

Churchwood Primary Academy

Baird Primary Academy

Dudley Primary Academy

St Leonards Academy

Hastings Academy

Sandown Primary School

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be part of the transition to a low carbon and fairer energy future. Become a member of the co-op for as little as £50.

TARGET RETURN ON

INVESTMENT

5%/YEAR

EnergiseSouth

Energise South has been set up as the new renewables investment arm of Energise Sussex Coast and is a member of the Energy4All family of energy co-ops.

Transition Town Hastingswww.transitiontownhastings.org.uk

Transition Networkhttps://transitionnetwork.org

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, both as groups or as wider communities.

In practice, we are reclaiming the economy, sparking entrepreneurship, re-imagining work, re-skilling ourselves and weaving webs of connection and support. It’s an approach that has spread now to over 50 countries, in thousands of groups: in towns, villages, cities, universities, and schools.

We really hope you feel inspired to take part, and Transition Town Hastings would be honoured if you joined us to help reimagine and rebuild our world.

People are waking up to the urgent need to act on climate change. In our communities we can come together to reimagine and rebuild our world.

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