'Two Dates For Your Diary'

Its at this time of the year that I try to pick out a few AWESOME Christmas related events to tell you about. Enjoying the build up to the big day and being as active in as many fun things in December is what makes the Christmas period such fun after all!

With that in mind, please take note of the following two events. Both come highly recommended and are likely to be attended by me as well!


Dec 5th - The Ostrich Pub - Robertsbridge - 8PM-10PM
Meet of the Tongue

Meet of the Tongue is a contemporary ceilidh. The ceilidh was where everyone would gather in their community, take a turn by offering a poem, tale or music and in this way make the community story. In this tradition, @ Meet of the Tongue there is no clear line between audience and performer. Instead everyone hosts a generous and eclectic space for 'regulars' and invited professional guests to perform spoken word, music or tales... Always varied, sometimes extraordinary and occasionally naughty.

Dec 6th - Hastings Old Town 10AM-5PM

Once Upon an Old Town Christmas

Let's make this the best Christmas yet and what better way to start off the festivities, than by going to the quaint and beautiful Hastings Old Town for a day of activities laid on by the community.

There will be a Christmas Market in Courthouse Street, Children's games in the High Street, a Craft Fair in All Saints Church, a Shopping trail through the old town, a choir, carols, drumming.

- See more at: http://www.eventsintowns.com/event/3192#sthash.s7JAPeKh.dpuf

Both of these events should be enormous fun! I have been going to Meet of the Tongue evenings for a few years now and they always turn out to be memorable. With a mixture of traditional storytelling, music, poetry and plenty of audience participation there is always something new and fresh to enjoy - especially if you like something a bit different and yearn for a more caring and sharing community. Most months there is a 'special guest' to enthral, entertain and inspire as well.  Why not take a look at Meet of the Tongue's Facebook page? You can find out more about what to expect on a typical evening and keep up to date with all the latest news and event 'special guest' bookings here...

Meet of the Tongue

As for 'Once Upon an Old Town Christmas' you will love the enthusiasm of the Old Towner's of Hastings! Whatever they put their minds to the people of the Old Town do a fantastic job of making a success and throw themselves and their resources into 100%. You can bet your life that there will be plenty of people in period costume about and a light hearted atmosphere to warm even the most Scrooge like of hearts! Trust me, few do celebrations or put on a show like the Old Towner's of Hastings!