Hastings Battleaxe gets a pruning at Fairlight Hall

Went on a Pruning Workshop yesterday, organised by Ore in Bloom, and led by Peter, the Fairlight Hall Head Gardener.       I heard about it via the Women’s Institute. Yvonne, who is in my Book…

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Antiques, vintage shops and galleries in St Leonard’s – a walk with Hastings Battleaxe

St Leonard’s is a browser’s mecca – everything from very upmarket arty galleries to basic junk.      We often take the route described below – it takes about half a day to do it thoroughly. …

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Appledore – Hastings Battleaxe explores Romney Marsh

What a bleak day Sunday was – dark grey clouds, bitter cold wind. Just the day to go for a trip across Romney Marsh. Not a day for walking at Rye Harbour      We didn’t…

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Queen’s Head at Icklesham – Hastings Battleaxe recommends

Just a quick note about this nice old pub, the Queen’s Head: the menu is extensive, the food is excellent, the beer is good, and the bars are comfortable.        The other morning we went…

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Fossil collecting with Hastings Battleaxe

Yes, fossils. One of the many odd things that has interested Hastings Battleaxe at various stages in her life. The cliffs and beaches round here, and up to Fairlight, are apparently an interesting fossil hunting…

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