Sunday, February 26, 2012

Fat Tuesday Hastings








Hastings really loves a celebration and we had lots of fun for Fat Tuesday. On Preservation Sunday there was a procession through the town with a jazz band and drummers. A big crowd turned out with umbrellas they had decorated at one of the many workshops by Radiator Arts that took place during half term. My husband hosted a couple of the workshops. His umbrella is the one with the tiger face on it. Everyone partied at The Printworks where gumbo and hot dogs were served. My son went out in the world as a storm trooper, quite a cute storm trooper. On Fat Tuesday there were bands playing in locations all over Hastings for free including jazz singer Leanne Carol and the charismatic James Hunter. Donations on the doors are going to the Seaview Project which offers services for the most marginalised and vulnerable people in Hastings and St. Leonards. Love my town.
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10 comments:

  1. JuneFebruary 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Isn't it great when communities come together and do something worthwhile. Too often we think of ourselves and not others. Fingers crossed that a lot of money goes to the good cause. Fab storm trooper!
    June

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  2. elaine February 26, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Oo looks like a great time was had by all and very colourful great for getting everyone together

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  3. serendipityFebruary 26, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Looks like great fun. Lucky the weather was good! xx

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  4. JoFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    It looks like lots of fun was had by all. What a colourful event, the umbrellas are fab, and great storm trooper. Hope that lots of money was raised.

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  5. wellywomanFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Looks like a great event and you had great weather for it too.

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  6. Natalia GlazachevaFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    love your pictures! You had a lot of fun :o)
    Kisses
    Natasha

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  7. JanetFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    It sounds as if Hastings was the place to be! Very colourful and looks like great fun.

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  8. RFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    wow - your boy looks fantastic!!! I think I like the sound of Hastings!

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  9. Bertie BainbridgeMarch 24, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Wonderful images Lorna, and outstanding Stormtrooper outfit! I am fond of Hastings, last August I attended a street party with bands and food stalls. Cannot recall what it was in aid of but it was great fun!

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  10. The Green LadyMarch 24, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Ah, that was probably old Town Carnival week. I think we were up in Scotland and missed it. I think that's the one where folks dress up in vintage clothes.

    Thanks for your comments everyone

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