Our Town Has Plenty

Poker playing chefs, painted pianos & other stories…

Patsy and Mike talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh Solanki Nestled in our beloved Tonka on the seafront we were treated to a delicious breakfast by our very generous host, Kim Duke. Mary Valentine brought delicious smells, Rosa Amor enthused us all with Hastings International Piano Competition and Sophie Malpas’ playful paint splattered wellies made us smile. Mike sang and co-hosted like a boss. A huge thank you to Kimberely Duke for hosting us at Tonka. Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty [http://www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty] Aired 12-2-2026 For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty [https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty] ______________ Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty [http://www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty] Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com [ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ [https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty [https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty]

Creative endeavours, the start of the festival season & other stories…

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh Solanki As a new creative dawn breaks over 2026, James Young, from Hastings Writers Workshop, invites us into the sacred space on Trinity street. Hannah Deeble & Sam Willett brings us the first festival in the Hastings calendar, Hastings Fat Tuesday. Juliet Russell brings her polyphonic joy with Rustavi and Vocal Explosion. Stella Landau from Lifted Up Community Choirs shares exciting news of youth choirs at the De La Warr Pavilion. Mike sings a transitional song to Caf on her last show. A huge thank you to James Young for hosting us this week. Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty [http://www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty] Aired 5-2-2026 For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty [https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty] ______________ Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty [http://www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty] Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com [ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ [https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty [https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty]

Hilarious clay, heartbreaking songs and other stories…

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh Solanki In the setting of the wonderful Mudworks ceramics studio we had songs, tears and lots of laughter with Chantelle Duncan & Isabella Campi, Sarah Jane Morris, Henry Normal, Dean Stalham & Mike Willis. A huge thank you to Chantelle Duncan & Isabella Campi of Mudworks, St Leonards for hosting, pastries and lots of giggles. Aired 29-01-2026 For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty [https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty] ______________ Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty [http://www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty] Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com [ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ [https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty [https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty]

Paying it forward and other stories…

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh Solanki What a community can really look like. This week we explore pre-loved furniture with Kate at HFS, feeding families with dignity with Barry Ashley of The Grumpy Cook and supporting young film makers with Polly Risbridger of The Bright Foundation… and Mike Willis on guitar! A huge thank you to Kate Davidson and the team at HFS. Aired 22-01-2026 For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty [https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty] ______________ Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty [http://www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty] Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com [ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ [https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty [https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty]

Cinnamon buns, community joy and other stories…

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh Solanki Easing our way gently into a new year, a new season but with a strong awareness that we need to all go gently. Both of our guests, Liv Long (Improv on Sea) and Marky Sparky (The Bavard Bar) provide such a wonderful service to our town, that we are very lucky to have. A huge thank you to Jensy and Raul of Guacamaya’s Nest Cafe in George Street, Hastings. Aired 15-01-2026 For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty [https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty] ______________ Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty [http://www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty] Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com [ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ [https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty [https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty]