BASH (Business Associates of St Leonards and Hastings) is a networking group for small business owners, sole traders, and freelancers based in Hastings and St Leonards On Sea It’s a relaxed and informal opportunity to come together to share challenges, find potential collaborators, and learn from each other. Hopefully with plenty of laughs, fun and a few drinks along the way As well as hearing from this month's guest speaker, we'll also have plenty of time for networking and conversation Guest Speaker How becoming a trustee can help your professional development, with Shelley Feldman from Hastings Advice & Representation Centre Event Details Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025 Time: 18:00-20:00 Location: Barnaby's Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings TN34 1HL About BASH Networking BASH was set up by a group of local small business owners who met at a networking event that felt a little bit meh. By the end of the evening we realised we could probably do a better job if we organised it ourselves, so we decided to get together and give it a BASH! We meet on the last Wednesday of each month, with either a guest speaker or a BASH network member sharing their expertise. Tickets £5 in advance or on […]

Writers IRL Meetup: Hastings Newsletter writers unite! Growing into your newsletter on Substack, Beehiiv, Ghost or other? ​Join our monthly meetup to make some IRL writing pals and get support and accountability. ​Format: Quick intros. Share what you've published/working on this month (readings welcome). Share tips and best practices for newsletters and digital publishing. Updates on any interesting creative happenings around town. ​Last month, we met Tim Barlow & Gwen Coates, who are hosting the Hastings Book Festival Fringe in September. Tim has set up a newsletter on Substack - a great way to build community and sell tickets. And a content asset post-event. Check it out. ​Bring any books and mags that have inspired you! The guest list is open so you can see who's coming and connect online. ​Barnaby's opens at 3 pm so I'll try and get there early to do some work - you're welcome to join me. It's a nice cosy spot to work and there are some good exhibitions on - I love how Barnaby has made this into a multimedia space for the creative community. ​Look forward to seeing you! ​Have a great week. ​Cheers, Nika 🥂 ​---------------------------------------------------------------- ​Hosted by Nika Talbot, Author of The Shift. @nikatalbot on […]

More of a soul night than Jazz this Friday. "Ralph" is a shed-based songwriting and recording project by Clyde Wright, Bradley Burgess, Andy Nunn & Sam Winwood. Drummer Tom Smith is stepping in for Sam on this occasion. Support act : soulful, jazzy R&B singer Jessica w/guitar backing. 100% of audience contributions go to performers

11pm ish start… Bring songs you’d like to sing, we’ll load ‘em up and have a great time until the early hours !

Writing for Healing with Finley de Witt   Saturday 29th March, 2-3.30pm Barnaby's Lounge £10 or £15 to include a copy of Lovebroken    To book, email finleyinhastings@gmail.com    Research shows that writing thoughtfully about difficult experiences can create greater resilience and improved immune function, as well as a range of other benefits (Greater Good Science Center, et al).  This warmhearted workshop is for anyone who'd like to write to support their well-being, or who wants to tackle difficult personal subjects in a constructive way.  The session will explore what works and what to avoid when writing for health and happiness, plus ways to get started and how to support your writing process.  Suitable for those writing for themselves as well as anyone interested in memoir/life writing or simply wanting to bring more personal aspects into their work. Finley de Witt (they/them) is a writer and trauma specialist.  Their memoir, Lovebroken, about recovery from repressed childhood trauma was published in January 2024.  They have worked as an editor for fiction writers and taught creative writing to all levels across the UK. Warm wishes Finley (they/them) Author of LOVEBROKEN - for anyone who's ever struggled with their mental health:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lovebroken-Finley-Witt/dp/1805142259 IFS-informed Treatments for Pain, Stress, Anxiety and Trauma bodymind-hastings.co.uk

A regular at the bar, Stuart Bligh. Lead singer of the Big Blue, Stuart’s R&B set is always a treat to watch. Perfect Saturday afternoon. Stuart is available for parties, weddings & private events…and so is Barnaby’s Lounge Here’s a lovely article on Stuart. Can’t believe he’s 56 ! £5pp music charge. 100% goes to Stuart. Table booking recommended

The Amber Shift Trio has been described as “Shakespeare goes to Nashville”. Amber’s original songs £5pp music charge. 100% goes to the band. Table booking recommended

Gordon Hulbert is a musician whose career spans a broad range of musical styles and activities. Originally trained at the Royal College of Music, his credits cover many contemporary styles. As a musical director and side-man he has toured and played with funk and soul artists Chaka Khan, The Temptations, Alexander O’Neal, Heatwave, Imagination and Odyssey; world artists Salif Keita, Hugh Masekela, Lui Sola and Unnati Dasgupta; pop and dance artists Imogen Heap, Psapp, Anastacia, Gabrielle, Suzie Quatro, Tony Hadley, Alison Limerick, Angie Brown, Anita Kelsey and Kenny Thomas. Hastings based, Gordon still runs a recording studio in the heart of Notting Hill, London, where dance acts such as Stonebridge, Fedde Le Grande and Tiesto have come for his production skills and alongside Bill Laswell, Gordon co-produced the original soundtrack to Moving The Mountain – a BBC documentary by Michael Apted and Trudy Styler about the Tien An Mien Square massacre, composed by the celebrated Chinese composer and novelist Liu Sola. Gigs using Gordon's classical chops have included touring with Russell Watson (featuring a full symphony orchestra and 80-piece choir), Willy Russell, orchestrating and thematically developing music Willy had written for his feature film ‘Dancing Thru’ The Dark’ and other […]

Anna Wright, Rachel Dawson and Samantha Sutherland are Saints-On-Sea, a 3 part harmony group based in St Leonard’s. Pop favourites and original tunes are accompanied by guitar, ukulele and piano with the occasional cameo from the flute, cello and the all important shaky egg. Expect among others… Britney, some folky heartbreakers and an 80s classic

On Tuesday 1st of April at 7pm we'll be introducing our first open mic night! Anyone of any skill level is welcome, you don't need to bring anything (but can if you want to), we will supply a PA, guitar and piano. This is a light-hearted and inclusive space, so no pressure and have fun! Look out for the next Open mic dates. It should be bi-weekly on Tuesdays starting from 22 April...

A very Special show ‘ Arty Custard Variety’ to focus on the eternal question ‘is it really Art Mavis? ‘ Now featuring Vivienne Westnorwood as well as a Prog Rock answer to this from the Jelly Gangman . Steve Bowditch Dan Palmer Barnaby's Lounge Danny Brittain Andrea Knights. Tara Banana's Louise Whitham and many more including the human fruit machine from @mastolfandmastej Custard Caravan are a song writing silly billy duo that present uplifting acts for your fun bunk off Friday afternoon experience.This April 4 springing into spring we can’t wait for some kind of comedy from Steve BowditchTall giggly tales and short one liners of Tara BananaSeasoned masters of comedy Dan Palmer The salty Tiventi Bensons word as you hat song accompanied by Live painting on canvas ( a form of drumming) mind blowing visual feast and gripping story telling with the wonderful Anna Atkinson.Topped off with the Human Goth Fruit Machine Prizes sing alongs and percussion instruments available throughout..wow!

Jazz pianist Louise Fletcher pairs with Catrina on jazzy bluesy vocals and Day Levale on guitar and vocals. Guaranteed great night!