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A Walk of Art


‘A Walk of Art’ is an open-air art trail that will link the historical and cultural areas of the Old Town with the splendor of Alexandra Park and shops in the town centre via the magnificent views of the West Hill. It is managed by A Walk of Art Ltd, currently in the process of becoming a Social Enterprise. It is independent of the Beacon and the St Mary’s Terrace Preservation Society, although inextricably linked; the un-adopted lane the trail passes through is the vehicular access to the Beacon, directly affects houses in the Terrace but importantly is a well used pedestrian route..

 

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Hastings Observer 10th September 2010

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Sunday 5th September, 27 volunteers cleared the lane in preparation for the trail.

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Top of the Whistler Steps

 

 

This dynamic initiative, rooted in local history will transform the pathway. It will:

• Encourage visitors to the Old Town to explore more of the town, especially inland, by providing temporary and permanent public art, thus enhancing the historic and cultural assets of Hastings.

• Become a processional route, linking the area into existing and developing cultural events.

• Reclaim the lane, un-maintained areas and features that are falling into dereliction.

• Encourage the use of the site for positive activities.

• Improve the local natural life and environment by planting indigenous plants, thereby encouraging wildlife.

• Encourage community interest by volunteering and involvement in creative projects.

• Become a viable link between the Old Town and New Town.

• Enhance the developing reputation of the area, and Hastings, as a vibrant and dynamic cultural hub, and a town regenerating itself through creative activities.

• Add to the perception and reality of regeneration within Hastings