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Hastings Supports Refugees invites you to join them for a day of music, spoken word, food, workshops, wild swimming and more in the beautiful surroundings of Ashburnham Place, near Battle, East Sussex.
The event will formally launch Hastings as a Community of Sanctuary, part of a national movement that holds the vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution.
Live stage:
Music from Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw, Sarah Jane Morris, King Size Slim, Los Twangeros, Samaki, Hannah Atkins, traditional Irish music from Hastings CCE and more
Spoken word from The Whole Shebang! and special guest John Hegley
Communal picnic:
Bring food, bring friends, make new friends
Food also available on site
Plus:
Wild swimming in the lake
Children's activities
Workshops
Talks and debates
Woodland walks
Garden tours
The event will run from 12noon – 8pm, with a more family focused daytime session (12-4pm) and a music-focused evening session (5-8pm).
Tickets £15, U18 £5, U5 FREE
Also available from Trinity Wholefoods and the Hastings Tourist Information Centre
Free Parking. Shuttle bus from Hastings £2 each way bookable in advance before 9 June.
Sorry no dogs allowed on site
No refunds
Tickets £15, U18 £5, U5 FREE
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