Radical Retrofit at the Observer Building
Hastings Commons were pleased to commission live illustration artist Esther Springett to sketch a piece during the recent Radical Retrofit workshop which was held on 18th July as part of the Centenary Celebration for the Observer Building. Esther is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker and creative producer based in Hastings, UK. Esther’s practice is social and... Continue reading→
Milestone for the Observer Building: the façade is finished!
In the Observer Building's centenary year, works to restore the façade of the building are now complete. Scaffolding has been up since 2021 and extensive work has been done on the façade to restore the previously neglected front of the building to its former glory. Continue reading→
We’re recruiting: OBX Digital Assistant Kickstarter
Are you a young person aged 16-24 interested in creative technology? We are looking for someone to help the OBX team with technical support in running workshops, talks, exhibitions and arts projects. OBX is the creative technology hub within Hastings Commons, based on the mezzanine floor of the Observer Building and often runs its events... Continue reading→
Learn more about Community Land Trusts this World CLT Day!
For World CLT Day, learn more about what Community Land Trusts are and how you can join in with our Community Land Trust, and keep land for the people! Continue reading→
Building Updates: The Road to Renovation has begun!
Permission has been given, contractors have been appointed and renovation has finally begun on three Hastings Commons properties: 12 Claremont, Eagle House, and the rooftop of the Observer Building. Through the experienced hands of Hastings Commons, whose unique regeneration approach has been crafted over more than 15 years of local action, these previously neglected buildings are being given new leases of life and purpose, all for community benefit. It has taken many years of action from the Hastings Commons team and the wider community to get to this point, and these renovations represent a pivotal moment for all three buildings. Continue reading→
We’re Recruiting: Casual Hospitality Staff
We are looking for flexible, energetic staff to join our dynamic hospitality team in the Observer Building. The OB is a mixed-use space, managed by community-led regeneration organisation Hastings Commons. The Observer Building has a large events space and café where we host a variety of events, ranging from markets, to birthday/engagement parties, art exhibitions... Continue reading→
Back from the Brink: The Observer Building, its rise, fall & rescue
A new book, published by Hastings Commons and chronicling the rise, fall and rescue of the historic Observer Building, in honour of its 100th birthday, is to be launched on 20th March. The book can be purchased online, directly from Hastings Commons during events and in local bookshops. Continue reading→
Trinity Triangle Heritage Showcase – a heritage celebration event
Join Hastings Commons on 20th March for an action-packed afternoon and evening of celebration to commemorate the highlights of the four-year Trinity Triangle Heritage Action Zone (TTHAZ) project which ends this March. Continue reading→
Open Meeting about the Hastings Commons
Please join us for our first open public meeting about the Hastings Commons on Thursday 15th February at 5.30pm - 7pm at the Observer Building. Continue reading→
Taste The Future – Eat Your Own Designs @OBX
Following the success of the 2022 People of Hastings project where local folk were scanned and reproduced as small-scale 3D models, OBX have been asking ourselves, ‘what’s next for 3D printing? How can we keep people interested and push the boundaries of people’s understanding of what 3D printing can do?’ Their next venture is into the land of 3d printed chocolate! Continue reading→