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Our Town Has PlentyPaying it forward and other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiWhat a community can really look like. This week we explore pre-loved furniture with Kate at HFS, feeding families with dignity with Barry Ashley of The Grumpy Cook and supporting young film makers with Polly Risbridger of The Bright Foundation… and Mike Willis on guitar!A huge thank you to Kate Davidson and the team at HFS.Aired 22-01-2026For further info and links to events and sites me...
2026-01-221h 44
Our Town Has PlentyCinnamon buns, community joy and other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiEasing our way gently into a new year, a new season but with a strong awareness that we need to all go gently. Both of our guests, Liv Long (Improv on Sea) and Marky Sparky (The Bavard Bar) provide such a wonderful service to our town, that we are very lucky to have.A huge thank you to Jensy and Raul of Guacamaya’s Nest Cafe in George Street, Hastings.Aired 15-0...
2026-01-151h 40
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - The Barnaby FamilyLocal people know it as Barnaby’s Lounge, but today we go inside to talk to this incredibly talented family and find out how it all began. From a remote Shetland croft to the heart of Hastings town, enjoy this lovely peek into one of our town’s most captivating families.https://barnabyslounge.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/barnabyslounge/https://www.josephinedavies.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/chris_powell_chef/Aired 08/1/2026---Get in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com
2026-01-0857 min
Our Town Has PlentyIt’s our Christmas office party!Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiSo this week, to celebrate Christmas and the end of the season, we had an audience as well as amazing guests at Rikki’s Pump House Cafe in Alexandra Park. Cheers Rikki!It was also Blair MacKichan’s birthday, and he brought tales from the studio. Mike Hatchard’s gift was Rupert the Bear. Olivia Post was hilarious on balloons and Mike Willis was on cocktails.A huge thank you goes out to...
2025-12-191h 51
Our Town Has PlentyBlooming lovely knitters, town champions & other stories!Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiFond tales of Hastings were shared today with our wonderful guests Sally Underwood and Helen Sharpe. And Megan Skinner made us think of what still needs to be done for Hastings’ most vulnerable. Brava!A huge thank you to Sally Underwood, our host. What a treat!Aired 11-12-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at ht...
2025-12-111h 52
Our Town Has PlentyIt’s a Wonderful, sparkly Life in Hastings & other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiBringing opera back into the community with our host Jenny Miller; bringing yoga back to the masses with Karen Simnett and bringing gales of laughter with our chuckling, spangly Santa, Adam Wide. And Mike always brings the music and corny gags. We bring it all today! A huge thank you to our guests and especially to Barefoot Opera’s Jenny and Alan for hosting us so warmly. Our Town Has Plenty is entirely se...
2025-12-041h 07
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - John BownasAn aluminium light-up tree, complete with tinkling bell sounds, has taken the place of the traditional Christmas tree in the square (not really a square) with no name, the pedestrianised area of Robertson Street where the tree goes every year.Patsy and Caf interview John Bownas, manager of Love Hastings, the Hastings Business Improvement District AKA our local Town Centre Manager. The tree has sparked controversy, and much yarn-spinning in local Facebook groups, where John is doing his best to clarify bits and bobs about how it came about, where the money came from, and...
2025-12-0245 min
Our Town Has PlentySchool mums, cowboy boots & other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiWise women get together and share their creative bounty at Soundcastle in Rock House.A huge thank you goes out to Rachael Perrin, Katy Baird and Tara Reddy. Mike Willis sends us ‘postcards from abroad’ (actually, St Leonards).Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 27-11-2025Fo...
2025-11-281h 25
Our Town Has PlentySteel winkles, Pros and Cons & other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA lovely warm and comforting experience was had at Leigh Dyer’s this week.A huge thank you goes out to Leigh, Dawn Dublin, Dean Stalham & Mike Willis for making it a most memorable episode.Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 20-11-2025For further in...
2025-11-201h 39
Our Town Has PlentyTime Ladies & Gentlemen please! Cricket bats and other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA massive thank you to our big hearted hosts, Bob & Isobel & Yogi the dog.To Disco Daly, Chris Young of Hastings Comedy, John Knowles the 1st & Kate Tym of Penny Pinchers fame and the ubiquitous Mike Willis - you were brilliant!Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 13...
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Our Town Has PlentyMelodrama, pink wigs & other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our prodigious guests this week; the melodic, the esoteric and the insatiable film buff at Tadhg Mae Projects in Hastings Old Town. Bjorn Dahlberg, Harriet Onslow-Delaney, Julia Andrews-CliffordAired 30-10-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and...
2025-10-301h 08
Our Town Has PlentyCrate diggers, Angela Lansbury & other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our superlative guests this week; a peaceful poet, a sumptuous painter, a dj who packs the house… oh, & Mike at Dave Valentines Courthouse Records.Thom Kofoed - https://thomkofoed.com/Lucas The Peaceful Poet - https://www.instagram.com/lucasthepeacefulpoet/Wendy May - DJ - https://www.instagram.com/wendymayslocomotion/Mike Willis - https://mikeslist.uk/For Nova Twins gig...
2025-10-231h 14
Our Town Has PlentyHoley Bonfire jerseys & other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards.Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our stellar guests this week; singers, storytellers and Bonfire folk.Mike WillisKeith and Heather Leech From Hastings Borough Bonfire SocietyNikki Gerrard and Steve Corke: Sweeney Todd BATSStella Landau and Catrina Lafferty: Lifted Up Community ChoirsMandy Curtis: Hastings Storytelling FestivalSean and Daniel of Greyskull Coffee and Bacon
2025-10-161h 22
Our Town Has PlentyHilarious kazoos and other stories…Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiWith thanks to our lovely guests: James Matthew ThomasKate HodgesDespo Hawkins & Gail SmallMike Willis---Aired 09-10-2025 ---To find any links to events and contacts mentioned please visit out YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty---Anyone thirsty? fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it...
2025-10-091h 06
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Benoit ViellefonWe were delighted and honoured to be invited chez Benoit Viellefon, in sunny St Leonards on Sea. A consummate host, he treated us to the best coffee, company, conversation and… musical collaboration.Sit down and enjoy the world of Benoit, meet prodigy guitarist Jarrod Elks and our first feline guest of the podcast, the wonderful Fifi.The conversation spanned music, musicality, time, space and philosophy with a good dose of homegrown humour thrown in. Entering Benoit’s immaculately presented home was like going back in time to an era where the well-made and well-presented came abov...
2025-10-0955 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Dawn DublinDawn Dublin was our esteemed guest on the podcast this week, and we are so lucky to have her here in our town!!! Tune in to listen to our conversation, spanning her early years in St Leonards and the birth of the St Leonards Film Society, bringing life energy and community to the Observer Building, local and hyperlocal change making and place making. All this and much more is explored here.Empowering and uplifting communities, finding pleasure in the everyday, and being unafraid to call out systems that do not work for us – Dawn is a powerhouse, an...
2025-10-0340 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Sarah Jane Morris - Pt.1The fiery haired, force of nature that is Sarah Jane Morris, generously shared her couch with us this week, as our very special guest. The theme throughout is... and then it all changed. Grab yourself a drink, tune in and hear about those changes in part 1 of Sarah's fascinating story. Web: https://www.sarahjanemorris.co.ukLoved this?! Show us your appreciation, fill our cup! www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https...
2025-09-2355 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Oli SpleenWell well plenty people! We have a wonderful interview to share with you, with Hastings born & bred poet, artist, performer and chanteur Oli Spleen! Listen / tune in to hear two wonderful poems recited, don’t miss out on the Poet Town launch, at the Observer Building Thursday 18 September… and if you miss it, follow and purchase the book, link below! Oli was an absolute delight. Unafraid of going deep and going dark, with his writing and his boundless creativity. More of you, Oli, please!Follow Oli Spleen on the socials, you tube and more: Instagram: http...
2025-09-1833 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Rae EdwardsOn Our Town Has Plenty this week, we welcomed a woman of many hats, Rae Edwards. Sunshine & Wellness Nutrition, where we discussed menopause & women's health. Thanks for the kefir Rae!For all the links & socials, visit: https://www.sunshineandwellness.co.uk Aired 11/09/2025 --- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-09-1135 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Susan DiamondThis week, we got to visit Rogue Gallery in Norman Road, where powerhouse painter Susan Diamond has her latest exhibition, 'State of the Art'. https://www.instagram.com/susandiamondartist/https://www.rogue-gallery.co.uk Aired 04/09/2025 --- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-09-0429 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Tim BarlowThe sheer delight for Our Town Has Plenty to host local poet and great man Time Barlow. https://hastingsbookfestivalfringe.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-hastings-book-festival https://timbarlowwrites.substack.comAired 28/08/2025--- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-08-2837 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Frock Up Friday "Mutha Frockers"Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Bev Francis & Susie Simms to talk about their next big event and what's behind Frock Up Friday.Frock Up Friday: https://www.frockupfriday.comTickets: https://www.frockupfriday.com/event-details/frock-up-friday-festival-2025 Aired 15/08/2025 --- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-08-1540 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Darragh O'LearyOur Town Has Plenty welcomes Choreographer & Movement Director Darragh O'Leary, as he shares how our bodies tell their stories. Darragh Dance: https://www.afri-co-lab.org/darraghdance Afri-Co-Lab: https://www.afri-co-lab.org Almeida Theatre, Islington: https://almeida.co.uk Aired 31/07/2025 --- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-07-3158 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Chris ConnellyOur Town Has Plenty welcomes Chris Connelly. The towns poshest cockney brings us the big scoop, you heard it here first! The exclusive on headliners at Hastings Book Festival, Coastal Currents and other stories.Web: https://www.hastingsbookfest.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hastingsbookfestival/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HastingsBookFest/Coastal Currents Web: https://coastalcurrents.org.uk Aired 17/07/2025 --- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-07-1939 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Brook TateOur Town Has Plenty welcomes the inspirational genius that is Brook Tate! Brook brings us the wonderful, colourful back story to his life and the journey he is on with Multicoloured Maths. Web: https://www.brooktate.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooktate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brooktatearts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brooktate/featured Aired 10/07/2025_____Get in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.comInstagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-07-1057 min
Our Town Has PlentyReview - "Behind the Washing Line" by Bev Lee HarlingCaf & Patsy review "Behind the Washing Line" by Bev Lee Harling. Launching the album 'Ploughing the Salt Sea' - held at The Stables Theatre, Hastings on 20th of June, 2025.Bev Lee Harling: https://www.bevleeharling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevleeharling/ For tickets: https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/whats-on/event/ploughing-the-salt-sea-2025/--- Get in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.comInstagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-07-0344 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - "America Ground" with John Knowles & Bob TiplerOur Town Has Plenty welcomes John Knowles & Bob Tipler to talk about "AMERICA GROUND THE MUSICAL" and the special event being held at Henry Ward Hall in Hastings on Friday 11th of July.Go to the website here for more details: https://theamericaground.comAired: 03 / 07 / 2025 --- Get in touch with us: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-07-0339 min
Our Town Has PlentyEnd of Season 1Get in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.comInstagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-06-2601 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 21 - Car park karaoke, golden tickets & other storiesPatsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie DeAth Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us.If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate viawww.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty Get in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.comInstagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 19-06-2025
2025-06-191h 35
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Karen ArthurOur Town Has Plenty welcomes Karen Arthur. Karen is an author, broadcaster, menopause diversity campaigner, and founder of 'Wear Your Happy' – a movement that celebrates conscious clothing choices for better mental wellbeing. Check out the links below for more information:Bio site 👇🏾 https://bio.site/thekarenarthurInsta handles 👇🏾 @thekarenarthur @menopausewhilstblack @grandmaslocsLinktree to purchase book 👇🏾 https://linktr.ee/grandmaslocs?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareLet’s read with Lyla and dad episode 👇🏾 https://open.spotify.com/show/6mX3Vpv4AWfzIVpvRq7oYc?si=AzuprS6GTYq29YhwVvc02A Podcast 👇🏾 https://youtube.com/@thekarenarthur?si=BxORytcguGJ...
2025-06-121h 09
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 20 - Garbled chit-chat, dings, sequins, penguins and all that jazz…Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. With thanks to Linda King and Karen Arthur for being our fantastico guests this week.Have a look at our interviews on our channel: www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplentyOur Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us.If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 12/06/2025
2025-06-121h 23
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Linda KingOur Town Has Plenty welcomes Linda King to talk about her life, art and 'The Last Hurrah' - her final show. As she closes this chapter of her journey, her work will be on display for all, and to purchase.https://www.hastingsindependentpress.co.uk/articles/culture/arts/the-last-hurrah/Aired 10/06/2025--- Get in touch with us: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
2025-06-1154 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 19 - Inflatable Dinosaurs, Rocky Horror and all that jazz…Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'AthWith thanks to Chris Young of Hastings Comedy Festival for being our guests this weekOur Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us.If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate viawww.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 05/06/2025
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Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Chris YoungOur Town Has Plenty welcomes Chris Young to talk about the Hastings Comedy Festival. Check out the links below for more details. Hastings Comedy Festival: https://www.hastingscomedyfestival.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingscomedy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hastingscomedyfestival/
2025-06-0551 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Elouise KemptonOur Town Has Plenty welcomes Elouise KemptonBodyworks Hastings - #MorningCoffeeThoughts Bodyworks Hastings https://www.bodyworkshastings.co.uk/Bodyworks Community Access https://tinyurl.com/3f3xyx33Bodyworks Hastings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyworkshastings/
2025-05-3028 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Bev Lee HarlingOur Town Has Plenty welcomes Bev Lee Harling.Bev Lee Harling: https://www.bevleeharling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevleeharling/Behind the Washing Line & Ploughing the Salt Sea - Album Launch !!!20 June at The Stables Theatrehttps://stablestheatre.co.uk/behind-the-washing-line/
2025-05-3031 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 18 - Downward facing dog shows, pink balaclavas & other storiesCaf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'Ath
2025-05-291h 20
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 17 - Butterflies, barbecue and other stories...Aired on 22 May 2025 - Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'Ath
2025-05-221h 22
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Jonathan SwainOur Town Has Plenty welcomes Jonathan Swain, writer and restaurant reviewer.https://www.theplatelickedclean.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/platelickedclean/https://www.instagram.com/the_plate_licked_clean/A man in love, and who clearly loves food.What a delicious time we had with Jonathan, who passionately enjoys our town and its top drawer chefs. He’ll be back!
2025-05-221h 10
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Tim HoyteWe were very thankful to get a glimpse inside the tender hearted world of Hastings musician Tim Hoyte.https://www.facebook.com/p/Tim-Hoyte-Music-100063893892510/ https://timhoyte1.bandcamp.com
2025-05-171h 01
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Dominique GerrardAired on 9 May 2025We are very lucky this week to have the exceptional Dominique Gerrard, who has many strings to her creative bow. Here she shares her work with The Vital Youth Theatre; Hastings Meisner; America Ground, The Musical and The Actors Lounge, Eastbourne. Thanks for moving to Hastings, Dominique! https://www.vitaltheatre.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/hastingsmeisner/ https://theamericaground.com https://www.theactorslounge.co.uk/locations/eastbourne
2025-05-1746 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Permaculture AnnaAired on 3 May 2025Anna Locke joins us with her lovely organic skills
2025-05-1725 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Lets Get It Together 2025 / DJsAired on 1 May 2025.Gary O and DJ Soulprovyder give us the run down of this fantastic festival weekender. Recorded and edited by Rakesh as Jamie makes his interview debut.Links to the yoga and wellbeing:@humblehub_stleonards@humbleheart_stleonards
2025-05-1716 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Miia ForbesAired on 24 Apr 2025.What curious things are about to land in Hastings and St Leonards...?! Listen to Miia's story, the delights that await courtesy of the team's Play The Town Festival, 30th April - 1st June this year. 35ish installations across town, some in Bexhill - the world's smallest disco (in a phone box), child-led build of an adventure playground, giant playing cards designed by local artists... look out! It'll be everywhere!The run-down:- https://acurioustown.co.uk/events-2025More about Curious Agenda:- https://www.curiousagenda.co.uk/ Follow...
2025-05-1724 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Robin Elliot-Knowles and John KnowlesAired on 24 Apr 2025.Thank you SO much, Robin and John for joining us on the podcast this week – WHAT a full and wide-ranging conversation, covering Robin’s wonderful project The Stimming Pool, making waves across film festivals nationally and internationally as we speak. We also discussed neurodiversity, new ways of film making and storytelling, John sketching Robin over the course of a year… and so much more. Glorious. Find out more about The Stimming Pool:- https://www.instagram.com/thestimmingpool/ https://www.thestimmingpool.com/screenings
2025-05-1741 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Alan GriffithsAired on 17 Apr 2025.ALAN GRIFFITHS thank you for the wonderful stories, a walk through your experience of Hastings, working life, taking chances, going with the flow, and getting involved, green-deep in Jack in the Green. Find out more about Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green here:- https://hastingstraditionaljackinthegreen.co.uk/
2025-05-1751 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Glenn VenessAired on 10 Apr 2025.The inimitable Glenn Veness brings us stories galore, flowers and more in this interview - come and see his wonderful Garden, support Get Hastings and have the BEST time with him and the group he and Kath have gathered, on 19 April 12pm til ... 7ish. This one was a BLAST.
2025-05-1738 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Ray Gange / Rogue GalleryAired on 3 Apr 2025.Good lord this place is full of talented interesting individuals. Have a listen to our natter with the fantastic Ray Gange of Rogue Gallery,ROGUE GALLERY Bringing emerging & established artists to St Leonards on Sea, 38 Norman Rd, TN38 0EJ Thurs-Sat 11-5, Sundays 12-4 or by appt 07507 781946
2025-05-1731 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - James RowlinsAired on 27 Mar 2025.We are very fortunate to have the delightful James Rowlins as our special guest this week, the creator of Hastings Rocks Film Festival, happening at The Printworks on Claremont; details below. Shorts; features; all genres, including horror. For a film buff it's an absolute must! Thanks James, it was a really fascinating chat. And he really sold it to us!
2025-05-1721 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Sister SuzieAired on 20 Mar 2025.Our third guest spot on the podcast - hear all about the wonderful Suzie Simms AKA Sister Suzie!!! Thanks for coming and havin' a chat!!Sister Suzie - https://sistersuzie.netFrock Up Friday - https://www.frockupfriday.com
2025-05-1718 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Rachel SpinettiAired on 14 Mar 2025.Our second guest spot on the podcast - hear all about Posh Club, St Leonards from the wonderful Rachel Spinetti!
2025-05-1718 min
Our Town Has PlentyInterview - Rachel McCarronAired on 6 Mar 2025 - Our first guest spot on the podcast - hear more about Rachel McCarron's upcoming show at The Stables Theatre - The Mayfly
2025-05-1708 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 16 - Banjos, mossy elephants and other storiesAired on 15 May 2025 - Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'Ath
2025-05-171h 12
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 15 - Tiffs, Tipsy dogs and other stories...Patsy and guest host, Mike Willis talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards.
2025-05-171h 12
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 14 - Mirrorballs and other stories…Aired on 1 May 2025.Patsy and Nikki Gerrard, our guest host, talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and commentary by Jamie De'Ath and Rakesh Solanki
2025-05-171h 22
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 13 – Improvising toads and other stories…Aired on 24 Apr 2025... Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our town, Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and commentary by Jamie De Ath
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Our Town Has PlentyWeek 12 - Silver Winkles and other stories...Aired on 17 Apr 2025.Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our town, Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and commentary by Jamie De Ath
2025-05-171h 01
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 11 - Mackerel, Brian’s Hawaiians and other stories…Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our town, Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and commentary by Jamie De Ath.Are you mentioned? Bung us a cuppa !!! www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyHey hey, we’re back again! Week ELEVEN, who’d a thunk it?! Lots in the line-up including… flex your theatrical muscles at Acting for Change, a reminder that the 4th annual Hastings Rocks Film Festival takes place this weekend, Forest Fun on Fridays for 0-5s courtesy of EFT, new studio available in the America Ground, Alex Ainsworth makes fab poster...
2025-05-161h 11
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 10 - Dinosaurs, Marmalade and other stories...Week 10 – Dinosaurs, Marmalade and other stories…Well well!So much going on and we’ve done our best to give a flavour. Sample the delights of Mike Manners’ Good Manners Marmalade, Stop by an Artisan Spring Fair and let’s find the Mighty Sounds a new keyboard player. Love for Breakfast Zone, Arts on Prescription, The Hero’s Journey, Hastings Adventure Playground, Hastings History House and Old Town Walks. Tip-off from Mike Willis about a Secret Show with Mykki Blanco and a new sewing café arrives courtesy of Ness Newman.Kids activi...
2025-04-101h 00
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 9 - Jumpsuits and other stories... Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our town, Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and commentary by Jamie De Ath With thanks to James Rowlins for the fab interview... check it!Are you mentioned? Bung us a cuppa !!! www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty Week 9 - Jumpsuits and other stories.... Aired 27 March 2025full show notes here:- www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty
2025-04-021h 08
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 8 - Gardener’s world and other storiesCaf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our town, Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and commentary by Jamie De AthGive Jamie a haircut – www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty WEEK 8 – Gardener’s world and other storiesAired 20 MarchCelebrating reaching week eight, expressing pride and surprise at its longevity!Local events discussed including Kings Road market's call for new stalls, deadline of March 25th, the Bohemia Wall Garden, and the upcoming Hastings Half Marathon. Highlighting the importance of preserving traditional crafts like t...
2025-03-251h 01
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 7 - Seventh HeavenCaf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our town, Hastings & St Leonards with commentary from Jamie De Ath and special guest in the 'green room' Rachel Spinetti! Week 7 covers various local events and initiatives in Hastings and St Leonards including the Trash Cannes Film Challenge - create a three-minute film in five days, sign-up on March 22nd. The Stimming Pool film about neurodiversity will screen on March 29th at the Electric Palace. Julianne Sheridan's art workshop on April 12th. The Twittern Revellers will perform on St Patrick's Day at the Stag. Greyskull Coffee's pop-up brunch...
2025-03-2552 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 6 - Quiff! Welcome back for Week 6! Our Fat Tuesday special, with a whopping review from Patsy! Caf has a quiff, Jamie tells us about the great things happening over at The Compound, and we have an extra chair... ! Special guest interview with Rachel McCarron... on our channel!!! www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplentyWith thanks to all who have given us lovely feedback - taking notes, appreciating its depth and community spirit. Hastings Project's Sustenance Takeover on March 6, the beach clean on March 8 and 9th, and the DFL play at the Good Place. In celebration and huge appr...
2025-03-0750 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 5 - in 20, still got plenty!Thanks for tuning in to hear about various local events and initiatives in Hastings and St Leonards, East Sussex, UK. Caf has new hair, there's a shanty session at the Albion, and a John Logie Baird musical at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery. We highlight the Grumpy Cook's Pay It Forward scheme and its activities, including autism-friendly events and pensioner clubs. Upcoming events include One Foot In The Groove, a dance project for over-60s, choir performances, and a jazz-based choir tribute to Herbie Flowers. Listen out for a paint shop with unique color names, dance camps for...
2025-02-2721 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 4 - just brings more and more!Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our town, Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and commentary by Jamie De Ath---WEEK 4Aired 20 February ---Ahoy, lovers of Hastings, St Leonards and further-a-field in East Sussex, United Kingdom, Planet Earth. It's half term, and there's plenty going on in our town.This week we chat about local events and activities in Hastings. We mention: Julian Humphreys' kids drum clubthe Board Game Museum and Cafe,Seed quiz night on ThursdaysQueer Lives, Queer Objects at...
2025-02-2341 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 3 - aired 13 February Show notes can be found on our YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54VTNc0pPjA
2025-02-1636 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 2 - here we go!Show notes and more here - please support us on ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyhttps://ko-fi.com/post/Week-2--Round-2--Here-we-go-M4M01ABZ8W
2025-02-1033 min
Our Town Has PlentyWeek 1 - Hello! 31 Jan 2025Caf and Patsy talk all things Hastings & St Leonards this week...Events ---Hey Good Lookin' - Bev Lee Harling @ The Stables TheatreSAINT LEONARDS CHURCH MARKET// @saintleonardschurchmarket Chinese New Year 2025, The Year of the Snake @Kings Road MarketAfter Miss Julie @ The Stables Theatre Silver Dream Machine Disco at The PiperThe Piper, St Leonards / Jeff PitcherKate Hodges @silverdreammachinediscoPlay with Clay Galentines Day with Esmee Fisher @TheMudworksQueer Lives, Queer Objects - Hastings Museum...
2025-01-3139 min