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 ar

HOT POD #7: Pirate Day and Carnival Preview.

Aug 7th, 2009 11m 8s

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

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

Aug 6th, 2009 11m 34s

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!

Aug 6th, 2009 14m 53s

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

Aug 5th, 2009 9m 46s

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 Wed

HOT POD #3: Organic Cream Tea & Seaboot Race

Aug 3rd, 2009 13m 50s

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” a

HOT POD #2: Old Town Criers Competition

Aug 2nd, 2009

Day two of Hastings Old Town Carnival Week featured the Town Criers Competition in Swan Terrace. Congratulations to winners Ray and Tash! Also features “Shameless Plug” and an interview with Richard Stevens on the OTCW’s past, present and futur

HOT POD #1: Grand Opening Ceremony & Beach Concert

Aug 1st, 2009 9m 5s

The HOT POD team headed down to Winkle Island for the official crowning of Hastings Old Town Carnival Queen, Lara Duke. Includes “SHAMELESS PLUG” feature plus a look-ahead to Sunday’s beach concert.

HOT POD: A Preview With Ian Porter

Jul 25th, 2009 3m 57s

HOT POD reporter Jo Sykes heads to Winkle Island to catch up with Carnival Week Co-Ordinator Ian Porter to find out what’s in store at this summer’s event, including the brand new ‘Pirate Day’!

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