Hastings Week celebrations get underway

Hastings Castle was the fitting venue for the launch of Hastings Week last weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Oct 2016, 11:41 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 18:53 BST

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Hastings Week: Opening Ceremony in the grounds of Hastings Castle. SUS-160910-063433001

Armed forces veterans and members of local youth organisations took part in a procession to the castle.

They were joined by Hastings Mayor Judy Rogers, MP Amber Rudd and Town Crier John Bartholomew.

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Nigel Hobden, chairman of the Hastings Week committee, gave an opening speech and raised the flag.

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This year the celebrations take on a special significance, it being the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.

Classic cars lined up on the Stade Open Space on Saturday and proved to be a popular attraction.

Sunday saw vintage commercial vehicles arriving at the Stade for the Sprat and Winkle Run. The ‘Run’, from Sevenoaks to Hastings, saw 70 vehicles taking part, including buses and coaches.

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The event is now in its 8th year and has become a popular addition to Hastings Week.

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Hastings Week: Opening Ceremony in the grounds of Hastings Castle. Jon Bartholomew. SUS-160910-063141001

The week comes to a spectacular climax this weekend with the bonfire celebrations and fireworks as well as a people’s parade of Normans and Saxons, from the Old Town to the Town Centre.

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