Two nights with the Hastings Philharmonic – the classical music scene in Hastngs is exploding….

Last night we went to a concert with the Hastings Philharmonic – orchestra and choir, for the Monteverdi Vespers. Two weeks ago we went to another, and we have more booked. Next weekend we have…

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Battleaxe learns about performing poetry – with Live Canon

As readers will know, I have made efforts to take part in poetry readings, with varying degrees of success. One of my resolutions for this year was to do better, so booked onto a one-day…

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Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Battleaxe seeks winter sun….and fails

Just back from 5 days in Las Palmas, Gran  Canaria. In my last post I mentioned urgent need for sun. This was our attempt to get some. It was not successful. Before Battleaxe starts slagging…

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Hastings Battleaxe is under the weather…..

Well, I know what the old wives meant by that phrase… Battleaxe feels oppressed by this January. We have had a few sunny days, but also what feels like endless rain, strong winds, dank misty…

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Will Battleaxe become a graceful Silver Swan – or just a great big Turkey…

Yesterday, I went to my first Silver Swans ballet class, for over-55 beginners. You may well ask, what on earth is going on?  What is it all about? Have I ever done such a thing…

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