Hastings Battleaxe goes to the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition (HIPCC) finals

Were was I last time? Still poorly, I think. Well, am finally getting over it, and my first proper outings were to the above, held over two nights at the White Rock Theatre. Philosopher has…

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Hastings Battleaxe is blown into into the New Year

Blown into the New Year? I’ll say. Yesterday afternoon we went down to the beach during a brief respite from the rain but braved a wild gale – could have been up to 70mph. Have…

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Hastings Battleaxe breaks away from Christmas tradition.

A break away? Really? Yes indeed, this Christmas Battleaxe and Philosopher joined friends Jan and Tom at Bannatynes Hotel in Hastings for the festive period. We went on Christmas Eve and came back Boxing Day.…

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Oi Suella and Govey! Look over here! Hastings Battleaxe wants to be an extremist…

Battleaxe read in the ‘Observer’ on Sunday that the Government is planning to redefine the definition of extremism. Without being frivolous about a horribly unpleasant fascist ploy which would outlaw many groups and individuals standing…

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Did that holiday really happen?

I suppose it must have done.  I keep on seeing the horror stories on the media about heat and fires all around the Mediterranean, but here in Hastings, right now, it is cold, windy and…

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