Hastings Old Town Podcast

9 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 15 years ago -

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HOT POD #8: The Carnival!

August 08, 2009 20:00 - 20 minutes - 7.01 MB

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 [...]

HOT POD #7: Pirate Day and Carnival Preview.

August 07, 2009 20:00 - 11 minutes - 3.83 MB

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 [...]

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

August 06, 2009 20:00 - 11 minutes - 3.98 MB

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.

HOT POD #5: The Pram Race!

August 06, 2009 16:49 - 14 minutes - 5.12 MB

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.

HOT POD #4: Bike Race & Pram Race Preview

August 05, 2009 20:00 - 9 minutes - 3.36 MB

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!

HOT POD #3: Organic Cream Tea & Seaboot Race

August 03, 2009 20:00 - 13 minutes - 4.76 MB

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!