What Might Have Been

 

Plans to install an ice rink on Hastings Pier this winter will not go ahead as planned.

Hastings Borough Council said they were working closely with the new pier operator, looking at their proposals for the winter, ‘but were notified they would no longer be proceeding’.

The council did not provide any further information.

On Thursday evening (October 29), Hastings Pier said: “Unfortunately the ice skating sessions at the planned Winter Wonderland event will no longer be happening.

The ice rink was due to open on November 21.

It was part of the pier’s Winter Wonderland event which would have been open daily with festive rides, food and bars, until January 3.

There had been concerns about the weight of a full size ice-rink (it had been temporarily reinforced for the instalment of venues under HPC) and the fact that ice and salt air don't mix.

Summer 2020

 Hastings Pier 'Bier Garden'

Hastings Pier can now host 600 seated and socially distanced drinkers after it underwent an impressive transformation.

The new look has also allowed live music to return to the town, with bands able to perform on the elevated platform of the roof terrace.

Hundreds flock to Hastings Pier after it creates the biggest beer garden in town

Hastings Pier has created the biggest beer garden in the area with benches that can seat 600 people.

Food outlets on the re-vamped pier include The Gourmet Griddle, serving up burgers, and 3 Souls in a Bowl who offer an Asian fusion menu………

Hastings Pier to pause live music sets after concerns raised at previous event
Covid 19 fears called an end to live events but the Pier remained open, with 3 Souls in a Bowl not closing (reluctantly) until 3th October 2020

Positive Signs!

Hastings Pier
10 July at 02:15

 

Official statement.

Music First Events have taken control of operations ON Hastings Pier - Whilst we only have a temporary tenure for the summer of 2020 we do have the option to continue if successful. The structure of the Pier remains under the control of the owners.

The clean up operation began just two weeks ago, that in itself was monumental but we are now operating with new opening hours. The reset button has been pressed and we need your support!

We feel Its time to forget the past and move forward positively. With so many exciting plans to be revealed over the coming weeks - We are confident that we will be able to breathe life back into this beloved landmark.

Our aim is to offer the space back to the local community, if you have a group that needs space - contact us. If you have a passion you wish to share with the world - contact us, if you need a platform to showcase your talent - contact us!

We shall engage with all, your constructive criticism is most welcome but we cannot and do not intend to be all things to all people - Its just not possible. As a small team, in the next few weeks we may require some patience in regards to responding to messages - Please bare with us and know we will be doing all that we can to make Hastings Pier loved again.

We hope to see you all soon.

James & Mustafa - Music First Events

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Paul Tracey is now over two years into his impressive Piers Project. Paul is painting as many seaside piers as possible, both in the UK and overseas, as well as collecting memories, stories and anecdotes to accompany his paintings. The Piers Project now consists of 60 paintings of piers alongside notes, postcards and historic pictures. If you would like to share your memories of your favourite Pier with Paul please contact him at his website https://paintingsofpiers.com/

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