As part of the Jubilee celebrations, This Is Hastings headed up to the East Hill last night to witness the ceremonial lighting of the beacon. Crowds gathered as the mighty torch was lit, and in turn inspired beacons in the far distance to take up flame – creating a domino effect towards Eastbourne and beyond.
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With the video highlights edited, This Is Hastings is all Jack-ed out for another year – but what an excellent time we have had! We danced at The Drum Off, met a headless mermaid, ate some amazing street eats, witnessed the releasing and the slaying of The Jack (not to mention the mighty procession in
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After previewing a number of the tasty morsels on offer, in the Jack In The Green Survival Guide, This Is Hastings thought it only proper to sample some of the edible gems for ourselves. Perhaps a little bit of bias from a previous burger based encounter swung us in the direction of the Dragon Bar.
Once The Jack had been released, the Jack In The Green procession was underway! This Is Hastings squeezed into the bulging crowds to catch a glimpse. The streets of the Old Town was a wash of smiling faces (both young and old), as the procession drummed, danced and jangled its way towards its final destination.
This Is Hastings got up bright and early to meet the Bank Holiday Monday morning for Jack In The Green festivities. After purchasing some headdresses from Shirley Leaf & Petal Co. on the High Street, Rock-a-Nore was the next stop! A large crowd of revelers had already began to gather to witness the leafy release
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With an afternoon of Morris Dancing on George Street yesterday as well as the crowning of the Queen Of May (at Hastings Castle) and The Drum Off (in Butler’s Gap) today – The Bank Holiday Jack In The Green festival is definitely picking up pace. But This Is Hastings turns its attention to the big
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