One of Jack’s Bogeys from the Hastings parade. Image courtesy of Nicklott

FRIDAY 3rd May TO MONDAY 6Th MAY 2024

Article last updated February 22nd 2024

There’s not long to go until JITG ushers in the summer of 2024!

It’s that time of year again when we’re dreaming about those luscious, longer summer days that are just around the corner. With this in mind, we turn our attention to the streets of Hastings and the much-celebrated JITG annual tradition that’s once again taking place this year in May 2024.

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Photo: Cpl Phil Major ABIPP/MOD, OGL v1.0OGL v1.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Airbourne returns from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th August 2024

Updated 29th January 2024 – We’re delighted to let you know that Airbourne 2024 is happening once again this year

2024 marks yet another milestone for Airbourne as it celebrates its 30th year. As usual, the event and takes place over a four-day period from Thursday 15th August to Sunday 18th August 2024.

Unlike many other airshows, one of the best things about the Eastbourne Airshow is that you can watch the air display completely free. One of the prime viewing spots is right in the thick of things at Eastbourne Seafront. As always, this event is extremely popular so expect to be part of a large crowd! If you don’t want to be in the thick of it, there are plenty of opportunities to view from further afield – The air display line stretches a colossal 2 miles so anywhere within a mile radius of Eastbourne’s seafront will still give you a great vantage point.

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It’s that time of the year again and, if you live in East Sussex, the RSPB wants your help. It’ll only take an hour of your time and will provide valuable data for the RSPB’s nationwide study in 2024.

The first Big Garden Birdwatch was held in 1979, and ever since, the RSPB has conducted this survey each year. Its purpose is to monitor the trends in bird populations and identify which species are flourishing in our gardens and which ones are on the decline. Last year, over half a million people took part so why not add your name for 2024?

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You may think that Brighton is one of those places that only sees tourists during the hot, steamy months of summer. However, Brighton also provides a great reason to warrant a day trip during the winter months as well. So, what are you waiting for? – Get your skates on and get down there!

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If you love seafood and adore wine then we’ve got just the thing for you this September 2023 in Hastings.

The Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival takes place this year over two days on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 20123 (11am to 6pm) at

Stade Open Space
Hastings Old Town
Hastings
East Sussex
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The Stade (near the historic Net Huts), will play host to this year’s event and you’ll be able to sample a dazzling array of food and wine together with live music and themed activities to keep you busy over both days.

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If you’ve just come across the term POPS (Persistent Organic Pollutants) on our website or elsewhere on the internet you may be wondering what the acronym means. POPS are certain chemicals that take a very long time to break down. As such, they can cause harm to the environment if they aren’t identified and disposed of appropriately.

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Get ready to “elevate your senses” this Summer 2023 in Eastbourne because the UK’s largest transportable Ferris wheel is back in town, Offering unparalleled panoramic views of the coastline from a towering height of over 160ft, it’s a thrilling experience that you won’t want to miss. The observation “Big Wheel”  or Eastbourne Eye is the ultimate way to take in the breathtaking sights of Eastbourne and you can find it located on Western Lawns next to Bistro Pierre all summer so pop down and join the queue!

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It’s been a while since we’ve penned an article about some of the unique features that grace our East Sussex landscape so today we thought turn our attention to one particular such feature in Polegate. Ovenden’s Mill (aka the Polegate windmill) is a Grade II listed historic windmill that was built in 1817. It operated as a mill right up until the early 1900s and produced flour for the local community. It’s 70 feet tall and has a diameter of 22 feet at the base. Ovenden’s Mill is located on a hilltop (as many windmill are) and offers panoramic views of the surrounding Sussex countryside.

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