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2011: SAGA moves in
To offices in the town centre creating 300 jobs. www.saga.co.uk
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2009: Bohemia Walled Garden Association formed
To bring the Victorian Walled Garden in Summerfields back into active use for horticulture and associated educational and cultural activities. A missing section of wall was reconstructed in 2018. bohemiawga.org.uk
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2005: De La Warr Pavilion re-opened
Re-opened to public after extensive refurbishment. www.dlwp.com/about/history
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2004: Hastings and St Leonards Seniors’ Forum formed
Membership open to all Seniors (age over 50 years) who are resident or active in Hastings & St Leonards regardless of race religion sex or politics. www.hssf.org.uk
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2002: Hastings Creatives set up
An online forum for the creative industries, initially called the Hastings Creative Media Community, grew from 5 members to 780 by 2018 when it was rebranded. www.hastingscreatives.co.uk/
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2002: Gensing and Central St Leonards Forum
To improve the area by bringing together residents with representatives of the local authorities, housing associations and service providers, both statutory and voluntary.
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1987: Robert Tressell Workshops opens
Co-operative development space based in the old railway goods yard. Aims included training and education of less fortunate young people.
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2011: Mayday bikers event under new management
HEM Events take over management of annual Mayday motorcycle influx to generate approximately £2 million annually for the local economy. bike1066.com
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2008: Azur opens
Revamped 1930s Marina Pavilion becomes a venue for community events and conferences on the beach. azurmarinapavilion.com
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2004: Community Cohesion Conference held
Cohesion Strategy developed.