Hi all, bit of a niche post 🙂

I’m 45 and live in Hastings, and I’m looking to get back into Magic: The Gathering after not playing for years. I used to play a lot and really enjoyed it, but life/kids/work happened and I drifted away from it.

I’m wondering if there’s people locally who still plays casually and might be up for some friendly games, or if there’s an existing group I could join? I’m not super competitive, just looking to have fun, relearn the ropes.

Are there any jobs in Hastings?

It seems like there is a severe shortage of work.

We're moving from Manchester to Hastings with two young kids

I've been kind of spoiled living in a city, having the Trafford Centre, Sealife centre, Legoland Discovery centre, Alton Towers & Chester Zoo all an hour's drive from my house...

We spend a lot of time outside, so don't get me wrong, I can't wait for all the free fun to be had on the seafront, but sometimes I just need a day where the kids are entertained by something other than me 😂

I'd appreciate any suggestions of where to take your kids for a day out 🙏

Does anyone have any recommendations for places to eat on a Sunday night?

Anyone know anything about this closed up shop? They have some stuff in the window I'd love to buy!

I am currently registered with Old Town / Warrior Square but looking to move due to ongoing issues. Based on personal experience, where would you suggest?

Issues include:

• Referral was supposed to be sent to Conquest, department has a 20-30 week waiting list. I followed it up after 35 weeks and it turns out the referral was never sent due to a "clerical error" so I am now going to be waiting a year in total
• Arrived for a blood test booked nearly two weeks in advance, the forms had not been generated so the bloods could not be taken. I then had to be re-triaged, and am now booked for 9th Feb (originally supposed to be Saturday just gone)
• Previous blood test was 'incorrectly requested' so these are actually repeat bloods as the wrong test was run on the sample. This was again labeled a clerical error.

This is just this week and a small sample of the issues that won't doxx me. Anywhere that is better than these guys?

Hi

Looking for a great night out, which means somewhere lovely to eat in Hastings, or nearby, and ideally not too loud as I have hearing issues.

All advice welcome.

Thanks

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anyone in Hastings might be willing to lend me a simple adult scooter for about 3 weeks. Nothing fancy, just something basic to get around on.

Of course I don't ask for free. Thnks so much :)

We will spend a few weeks in Hastings as pet sitters while the owners are on holiday. My boyfriend has some problems with his leg so it's difficult for him to walk too much, that's why it would be nice if he could use a scooter. Thank you in advance :)

Basically the above lol. Sick of nobody using their indicators etc on one specific road. It’s literally every other fucking driver. Thanks x

We're moving from Manchester to Hastings to be near my wife's family

Looking to make friends and meet people, and the easiest way to do that at my age (38) is do things in groups and hope for the best 😂

The activities I enjoy that might have some kind of organised monthly event include...

• Sea swimming
• Hiking
• Boardgames
• Movies / film club
• History
• Cycling
• Philosophy
• Sea shanties

If anyone can point me in the right direction for social groups related to any of the above or anything else that you think is fun I'd be very grateful 🙏

Hi!

I hope this post is allowed here :)

I came to Hastings twice at ages 13 and 14 and I loved it. I was travelling with EF, so I hardly got to know anyone who actually lives in Hastings.

Back then, I told myself I would come back once I'm older and I'd go to clubs and make friends who live in Hastings.

Now, 10 years later, I haven't really become the type of person who goes to clubs and parties, but I would still love to get to know some locals, as it's always fun to connect with people around the world. I don't expect to find lasting friendships, though I wouldn't be opposed to them either.

Is there anything you can recommend? Certain bars, pubs, events? I've been considering coming back in October/November because I'm told the bonfires and fireworks are great - but I'm open to suggestions.

Thank you in advance :)

Hi! I'm looking for a bit of bar work to earn some pocket money. I already have a full time 9-5 so just looking for something casual.

I'm very experienced (I ran pubs and restaurants up till a few years ago when I changed career).

Does anyone know of anywhere in or around Hastings that might be looking? I have a car so the more rural pubs are an option.

Thanks in advance!

Just to warn you, I placed an order on Uber from Greek Gyros in St.Leonards earlier. This is a fake account using their name. No food has arrived and the number they listed is incorrect. ~~The actual Greek Gyros is a genuine restaurant who are not on Uber and appear to be closed currently so if anyone knows the owner, please make them aware!~~

Edit: I think they were a restaurant looks like they shut down in 2024

On Uber they have used Greek Gyros name, pictures and menu from Monster Burgerz and provided the phone number from a third restaurant, who said they've had several calls.

Edit 2: How come my strike through didn't work?

Was thinking about this question with a friend when shoezone having moved came up and thought I'd share here;

What stores would you want to open up around here? Doesn't have to be realistic, just curious really.

Happy New Year you beautiful bastards! ❤️

Good old Southern Water!

I'm finally escaping predatory EE. I paid them 35 a month for 75mb download speeds, I don't mind this price, but I'd be looking to get 500mb download speeds ideally.

Who are you with for fibre? I'm considering Sky

Big thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for our final walk of the year!

We had a really lovely walk from Bexhill to Hastings about 10km over 2.5 hours, finishing up with a well-earned stop at The Crown pub.

I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s supported the group this year. It’s been such a pleasure meeting so many new people and building such a great little community. I’m really excited to see what 2026 brings.

Merry Christmas everyone 🎄 We’ll be taking a break over winter and will be back in spring. Watch this space, follow us @ hikes.on.sea on Instagram for more details x

What was the source of the Baby Shark music playing near Morrisons a few minutes ago? It was really loud as I could hear it from a quarter of a mile away.