PICTURES: Herring Fair

Despite the chilly weather, this year's Herring Fair was as popular as ever when it opened its doors this morning (Saturday 18th).
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Nov 2017, 15:57 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:11 BST
L-R Peter Chowney (Leader of Hastings Council), Judy Rogers (Mayor of Hastings), Cllr Kim Forward and Sonny Elliot owner of Rock A Nore FisheriesL-R Peter Chowney (Leader of Hastings Council), Judy Rogers (Mayor of Hastings), Cllr Kim Forward and Sonny Elliot owner of Rock A Nore Fisheries
L-R Peter Chowney (Leader of Hastings Council), Judy Rogers (Mayor of Hastings), Cllr Kim Forward and Sonny Elliot owner of Rock A Nore Fisheries

This is a free event where visitors can sample fresh and locally smoked herring and a variety of other dishes, washed down with locally produced wine, beer and cider. The event continues tomorrow (19th) from 11-4 on the Stade Open Space.

People also have the opportunity to improve their cooking skills with well known chef C J Jackson from the famous Billingsgate Seafood Training School. Cooking demos take place at

12noon-1.30pm and 2pm-3.30pm - tickets from Hastings Information Centre.

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