Allotments: A day in the sun
By Louise Coulthard. For many people, tending to an allotment offers a break away from their daily life. Henry,...
Cumin Fried Shiitake Hummus, Shiitake Carpaccio: Lion’s Den
Mushroom fanatic, Masterchef semi-finalist and author of two cookbooks. Ollie and his partner, Laura are Lion's Den
Bottle Alley: Pillars of the Community
‘Never eat shredded wheat!’ a helpful person yelled to aid with the confusion of which side of the pillar...
Steph Warren: Surviving Banksy
Born and bred Hastonian, Steph Warren is one of the United Kingdom’s leading authorities on the graffiti and street...
Polo Piatti
Is he a mint with a hole? (No, but he does carry them around in his pocket). Is he...
On the couch with Sue Tilley
When you think of the word ‘muse’, several people come to mind: a mid-nineties rock band, obviously Kate Moss...
Dahl Curry: Colombo 16
Caleb Joseph, owner of Sri Lankan fusion restaurant Colombo 16, shares a Dahl curry recipe for you to make...
The Devil of Smugglers Caves
It’s all weird and unsettling enough, but it’s only once you arrive at the black heart of the place,...
Fishing for Creativity with Bev Lee Harling
Talented musician, Hastings-born Bev Lee Harling recently discovered her rich heritage of centuries old fishing family roots in Hastings
Black People Don’t Knit: Lorna Hamilton-Brown MBE
Get Hastings spoke to the incredible Lorna Hamilton-Brown at Eggtooth’s The Nest in Hastings Old Town
Waxing Lyrical with HotWax
They're played regularly on 6 Music, they supported Supergrass last year, NME recently labeled them as ‘Britain’s next great...
Our Guide to Record Shops in Hastings, St Leonards & Bexhill
Here's a handy guide to the record shops of Hastings and St Leonards, along with honourable mentions for more...
Issue 1
Read Issue #1
Read ISSUU #1 of Get Hastings Magazine in full. Featuring Doon Mackichan, James Endeacott, JJ Waller, Hastings Utd Girls...
Two Doors Doon
Actress Doon Mackichan discusses crime porn, Smack the Pony, aging and much more.
Flash, Bang, Waller, What a Picture!
Photographer, JJ Waller talks us through his creative process and his love for St Leonards on Sea.
Alun Turing: World War II Codebreaker
Each issue we will look into the history of someone commemorated with a Blue Plaque.
ITNOTGAOTU
Broadcaster, filmmaker and Faber novelist, Michael Smith takes us on a psychogeographical tour of Hastings.
Squad Goals
The wonderful world of Hastings United U12 girls football team, photographed by JJ Waller.
On Air: with James Endeacott
“Why!? What’s he done?” Louisa, the landlady of the Tower pub asks when I mention that we’d like to...
A Day in the Life: The Dreamers
Written by Betty Furmston, aged 16. Get Hastings Young Voice Issue #1. I wake up and it is Monday...
Dog of the Month
Archive
Don’t call it Shoreditch on Sea
Photo: Jeff Kirby of Flint Group and Jess Steele of Jericho Road Solutions. Hastings is an ever-popular relocation choice...
Kino-Teatr: cafe, art gallery and cinema
By Sammy Hemmings. When walking into the Baker-Mamonova gallery, immediately you feel that you’ve entered an art centre. With a cafe,...
Peter Quinnell — illustrator
Peter Quinnell is a popular and successful illustrator, working for 25 years, primarily with collage. You will have seen...
Coast Restaurant at East Sussex College, Hastings
I have been to two college restaurants previously (where students practice their catering skills within a professional environment). They...
World Crazy Golf Championships
That time I entered the World Golf Championships in Hastings. In 2012, we decided to move to Hastings. Although...
Deborah Bowness — artist, print designer & wallpaper maker
Deborah Bowness grew up near York, and attended Leeds College of Art before embarking on a Constructed Textiles MA...