Hastings Library – what a beautiful place!

At long last, the refurbished Hasings Library has opened and Battleaxe went to have a look. It is absolutely fantastic, and we should be proud. But not good about closure of Ore Library.  What, you…

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Hastings International Piano Competition – and the Beast from the East

Last week was mad in Battleaxe land. I don’t need to describe how bitterly cold, how snowy it was. Pretty much the same for everyone. Snow fell thickly here on Monday evening, carried on and…

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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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