Hastings Old Town Podcast

Hastings Old Town Podcast

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  1. 08/08/2009

    HOT POD #8: The Carnival!

    The last ever HOT POD includes interviews with some of the organisations in the parade, spectators and a full commentary. If you weren’t there, this HOT POD is most definitely best heard while viewing a gallery of piccies from the day. There are loads of good ones online, including www.oldtowncarnivalweek.co.uk, so go and have a [...]

    20 min

  2. 08/07/2009

    HOT POD #7: Pirate Day and Carnival Preview.

    The first annual pirate day in Hastings was an enormous success! Huge crowds turned out to watch the pirates procession and catch a glimpse of some impressive Pirates of The Caribbean impersonators do their thing. Bill Wicken, President of the Old Town Carnival Association has also been telling us what’s in store for Saturday’s climatic [...]

    11 min

  3. 08/06/2009

    HOT POD #6: High Street Party and Pirate Day Preview

    A great turn out at the High Street Party on Thursday, despite the weather. Looking ahead to Friday, Pirate Day organiser Nikki Parker tells us what’s in store when Jack Sparrow and his shipmates arrive in Hastings at lunchtime.

    12 min

  4. 08/06/2009

    HOT POD #5: The Pram Race!

    Paddy McGuinness and Rory McGrath star in our Pram Race spectacular! Fantastic weather and a record turn-out of contestants and spectators alike. Includes interviews with loads of teams, plus organiser Nicky Parker from The Cutter.

    15 min

  5. 08/05/2009

    HOT POD #4: Bike Race & Pram Race Preview

    Hundreds of people each donated a pound to have a go at cycling a butcher’s bike up the Old Town’s steepest hill, WITHOUT the benefit of gears OR lifting their bottoms off the seat! We also spoke to Pram Race Organiser Nikki Parker ahead of Wednesday’s event, which has attracted some celebrity interest this year!

    10 min

  6. 08/03/2009

    HOT POD #3: Organic Cream Tea & Seaboot Race

    HOT POD’s Jo Sykes enjoyed a lovely afternoon basking in the sun in a High Street garden, while enjoying a cream tea and chatting to host, Jo Fairley about her experiences as a Londoner-turned-Old-Towner. Features yet another “Shameless Plug” and of course the legendary Seaboot Race in Courthouse Street!

    14 min

  7. 08/02/2009

    HOT POD #2: Old Town Criers Competition

    Day two of Hastings Old Town Carnival Week featured the Town Criers Competition in Swan Terrace. Congratulations to winners Ray and Tash! Also features “Shameless Plug” and an interview with Richard Stevens on the OTCW’s past, present and future.

  8. 08/01/2009

    HOT POD #1: Grand Opening Ceremony & Beach Concert

    The HOT POD team headed down to Winkle Island for the official crowning of Hastings Old Town Carnival Queen, Lara Duke. Includes “SHAMELESS PLUG” feature plus a look-ahead to Sunday’s beach concert.

    9 min

  9. 07/25/2009

    HOT POD: A Preview With Ian Porter

    HOT POD reporter Jo Sykes heads to Winkle Island to catch up with Carnival Week Co-Ordinator Ian Porter to find out what’s in store at this summer’s event, including the brand new ‘Pirate Day’!

    4 min
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