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1972: Hastings Voluntary Lifeguards formed
The clubs’ initial patrolling base was under the promenade at Warrior Square, St.Leonards, before moving to the Stade. hastingslifeguards.org.uk
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1939: Hastings & Rother Citizens Advice Bureau opened
9 September 1939 Not yet verified
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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
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1985: Trinity Wholefoods opens
In Trinity Street. Established as a workers’ cooperative. trinitywholefoods.co.uk
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1964: The second Battle of Hastings
Mods and rockers fighting on the seafront
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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
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1990: Hastings Trust formed
An independent charity and limited company set up to continue the work of the Hastings Urban Conservation Project. hastingstrust.net
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2015: Planning inspector saves Ore Valley open space
Key land including Speckled Wood endorsed as open/community space following campaign. orecommunitylandtrust.org.uk
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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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2009: Café des Arts opened
By Bob Hoskins in Robertson Street. The Sussex Autistic Community Trust Social Enterprise traded until 2018.
