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Our Town Has Plenty
by Caf Fean & Patsy Solanki
Welcome to the Our Town Has Plenty podcast, we are your hosts Caf and Patsy. We focus on local events, news, and happenings in, and around Hastings and St. Leonards. We enjoy a good chat to discuss a range of topics, including local event, markets, community gardens, and regional traditions. We aim to provide information and connect the dots within our community and celebrate the varying wide range of talent that our region has to offer.
Episodes
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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...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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Interview - The Barnaby Family
Local people know it as Barnaby’s Lounge, but today we go inside to talk to this incredibly talented family and find out how it all began. From a remote Shetland croft to the heart of Hastings town, enjoy this lovely peek into one of our town’s most captivating families....
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It’s our Christmas office party!
Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh Solanki So this week, to celebrate Christmas and the end of the season, we had an audience as well as amazing guests at Rikki’s Pump House Cafe in Alexandra Park. Cheers Rikki! It...
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Blooming lovely knitters, town champions & 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 Fond tales of Hastings were shared today with our wonderful guests Sally Underwood and Helen Sharpe. And Megan Skinner made us think of what still needs to be done for...
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It’s a Wonderful, sparkly Life in Hastings & 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 Bringing opera back into the community with our host Jenny Miller; bringing yoga back to the masses with Karen Simnett and bringing gales of laughter with our chuckling,...
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Interview - John Bownas
An aluminium light-up tree, complete with tinkling bell sounds, has taken the place of the traditional Christmas tree in the square (not really a square) with no name, the pedestrianised area of Robertson Street where the tree goes every year. Patsy and Caf interview John Bownas, manager of Love...
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School mums, cowboy boots & 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 Wise women get together and share their creative bounty at Soundcastle in Rock House. A huge thank you goes out to Rachael Perrin, Katy Baird and Tara Reddy. Mike Willis...
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Steel winkles, Pros and Cons & 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 A lovely warm and comforting experience was had at Leigh Dyer’s this week. A huge thank you goes out to Leigh, Dawn Dublin, Dean Stalham & Mike Willis for making it a most...
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Time Ladies & Gentlemen please! Cricket bats 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 A massive thank you to our big hearted hosts, Bob & Isobel & Yogi the dog. To Disco Daly, Chris Young of Hastings Comedy, John Knowles the 1st & Kate Tym of Penny Pinchers...
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Melodrama, pink wigs & 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 A big thank you to our prodigious guests this week; the melodic, the esoteric and the insatiable film buff at Tadhg Mae Projects in Hastings Old Town. Bjorn Dahlberg,...
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Crate diggers, Angela Lansbury & 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 A big thank you to our superlative guests this week; a peaceful poet, a sumptuous painter, a dj who packs the house… oh, & Mike at Dave Valentines Courthouse Records. Thom...
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Holey Bonfire jerseys & 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 A big thank you to our stellar guests this week; singers, storytellers and Bonfire folk. Mike Willis Keith and Heather Leech From Hastings Borough Bonfire Society Nikki...
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Hilarious kazoos 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 With thanks to our lovely guests: James Matthew Thomas Kate Hodges Despo Hawkins & Gail Small Mike Willis --- Aired 09-10-2025 --- To find any links to events and contacts...
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Interview - Benoit Viellefon
We were delighted and honoured to be invited chez Benoit Viellefon, in sunny St Leonards on Sea. A consummate host, he treated us to the best coffee, company, conversation and… musical collaboration. Sit down and enjoy the world of Benoit, meet prodigy guitarist Jarrod Elks and our first feline...
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Interview - Dawn Dublin
Dawn Dublin was our esteemed guest on the podcast this week, and we are so lucky to have her here in our town!!! Tune in to listen to our conversation, spanning her early years in St Leonards and the birth of the St Leonards Film Society, bringing life energy and community to the Observer…
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Interview - Sarah Jane Morris - Pt.1
The fiery haired, force of nature that is Sarah Jane Morris, generously shared her couch with us this week, as our very special guest. The theme throughout is... and then it all changed. Grab yourself a drink, tune in and hear about those changes in part 1 of Sarah's fascinating story. Web:...
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Interview - Oli Spleen
Well well plenty people! We have a wonderful interview to share with you, with Hastings born & bred poet, artist, performer and chanteur Oli Spleen! Listen / tune in to hear two wonderful poems recited, don’t miss out on the Poet Town launch, at the Observer Building Thursday 18 September… and if...
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Interview - Rae Edwards
On Our Town Has Plenty this week, we welcomed a woman of many hats, Rae Edwards. Sunshine & Wellness Nutrition, where we discussed menopause & women's health. Thanks for the kefir Rae! For all the links & socials, visit: https://www.sunshineandwellness.co.uk Aired 11/09/2025 --- Get in touch…
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Interview - Susan Diamond
This week, we got to visit Rogue Gallery in Norman Road, where powerhouse painter Susan Diamond has her latest exhibition, 'State of the Art'. https://www.instagram.com/susandiamondartist/ https://www.rogue-gallery.co.uk Aired 04/09/2025 --- Get in touch: Email [email protected]…
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Interview - Tim Barlow
The sheer delight for Our Town Has Plenty to host local poet and great man Time Barlow. https://hastingsbookfestivalfringe.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-hastings-book-festival https://timbarlowwrites.substack.com Aired 28/08/2025 --- Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram...
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Interview - Frock Up Friday "Mutha Frockers"
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Bev Francis & Susie Simms to talk about their next big event and what's behind Frock Up Friday. Frock Up Friday: https://www.frockupfriday.com Tickets: https://www.frockupfriday.com/event-details/frock-up-friday-festival-2025 Aired 15/08/2025 --- Get in touch: Email...
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Interview - Darragh O'Leary
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Choreographer & Movement Director Darragh O'Leary, as he shares how our bodies tell their stories. Darragh Dance: https://www.afri-co-lab.org/darraghdance Afri-Co-Lab: https://www.afri-co-lab.org Almeida Theatre, Islington: https://almeida.co.uk Aired 31/07/2025…
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Interview - Chris Connelly
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Chris Connelly. The towns poshest cockney brings us the big scoop, you heard it here first! The exclusive on headliners at Hastings Book Festival, Coastal Currents and other stories. Web: https://www.hastingsbookfest.org Instagram:...
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Interview - Brook Tate
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes the inspirational genius that is Brook Tate! Brook brings us the wonderful, colourful back story to his life and the journey he is on with Multicoloured Maths. Web: https://www.brooktate.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooktate/ Facebook:...
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Review - "Behind the Washing Line" by Bev Lee Harling
Caf & Patsy review "Behind the Washing Line" by Bev Lee Harling. Launching the album 'Ploughing the Salt Sea' - held at The Stables Theatre, Hastings on 20th of June, 2025. Bev Lee Harling: https://www.bevleeharling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevleeharling/ For tickets:...
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Interview - "America Ground" with John Knowles & Bob Tipler
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes John Knowles & Bob Tipler to talk about "AMERICA GROUND THE MUSICAL" and the special event being held at Henry Ward Hall in Hastings on Friday 11th of July. Go to the website here for more details: https://theamericaground.com Aired: 03 / 07 / 2025 --- Get in touch…
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End of Season 1
Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty
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Week 21 - Car park karaoke, golden tickets & other stories
Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie DeAth 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 Get in touch: Email...
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Interview - Karen Arthur
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Karen Arthur. Karen is an author, broadcaster, menopause diversity campaigner, and founder of 'Wear Your Happy' – a movement that celebrates conscious clothing choices for better mental wellbeing. Check out the links below for more information: Bio site 👇🏾...
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Week 20 - Garbled chit-chat, dings, sequins, penguins and all that jazz…
Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. With thanks to Linda King and Karen Arthur for being our fantastico guests this week. Have a look at our interviews on our channel: www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self…
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Interview - Linda King
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Linda King to talk about her life, art and 'The Last Hurrah' - her final show. As she closes this chapter of her journey, her work will be on display for all, and to purchase. https://www.hastingsindependentpress.co.uk/articles/culture/arts/the-last-hurrah/ Aired...
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Week 19 - Inflatable Dinosaurs, Rocky Horror and all that jazz…
Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'Ath With thanks to Chris Young of Hastings Comedy Festival for being our guests this week Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are...
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Interview - Chris Young
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Chris Young to talk about the Hastings Comedy Festival. Check out the links below for more details. Hastings Comedy Festival: https://www.hastingscomedyfestival.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingscomedy/ Instagram:...
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Interview - Elouise Kempton
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Elouise Kempton Bodyworks Hastings - #MorningCoffeeThoughts Bodyworks Hastings https://www.bodyworkshastings.co.uk/ Bodyworks Community Access https://tinyurl.com/3f3xyx33 Bodyworks Hastings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyworkshastings/
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Interview - Bev Lee Harling
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Bev Lee Harling. Bev Lee Harling: https://www.bevleeharling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevleeharling/ Behind the Washing Line & Ploughing the Salt Sea - Album Launch !!! 20 June at The Stables Theatre https://stablestheatre.co.uk/behind-the-washing-line/
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Week 18 - Downward facing dog shows, pink balaclavas & other stories
Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'Ath
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Week 17 - Butterflies, barbecue and other stories...
Aired on 22 May 2025 - Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'Ath
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Interview - Jonathan Swain
Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Jonathan Swain, writer and restaurant reviewer. https://www.theplatelickedclean.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/platelickedclean/ https://www.instagram.com/the_plate_licked_clean/ A man in love, and who clearly loves food. What a delicious time we had with Jonathan…
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Interview - Tim Hoyte
We were very thankful to get a glimpse inside the tender hearted world of Hastings musician Tim Hoyte. https://www.facebook.com/p/Tim-Hoyte-Music-100063893892510/ https://timhoyte1.bandcamp.com
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Interview - Dominique Gerrard
Aired on 9 May 2025 We are very lucky this week to have the exceptional Dominique Gerrard, who has many strings to her creative bow. Here she shares her work with The Vital Youth Theatre; Hastings Meisner; America Ground, The Musical and The Actors Lounge, Eastbourne. Thanks for moving to…
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Interview - Permaculture Anna
Aired on 3 May 2025 Anna Locke joins us with her lovely organic skills
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Interview - Lets Get It Together 2025 / DJs
Aired on 1 May 2025. Gary O and DJ Soulprovyder give us the run down of this fantastic festival weekender. Recorded and edited by Rakesh as Jamie makes his interview debut. Links to the yoga and wellbeing: @humblehub_stleonards @humbleheart_stleonards
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Interview - Miia Forbes
Aired on 24 Apr 2025. What curious things are about to land in Hastings and St Leonards...?! Listen to Miia's story, the delights that await courtesy of the team's Play The Town Festival, 30th April - 1st June this year. 35ish installations across town, some in Bexhill - the world's smallest…
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Interview - Robin Elliot-Knowles and John Knowles
Aired on 24 Apr 2025. Thank you SO much, Robin and John for joining us on the podcast this week – WHAT a full and wide-ranging conversation, covering Robin’s wonderful project The Stimming Pool, making waves across film festivals nationally and internationally as we speak. We also discussed...
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Interview - Alan Griffiths
Aired on 17 Apr 2025. ALAN GRIFFITHS thank you for the wonderful stories, a walk through your experience of Hastings, working life, taking chances, going with the flow, and getting involved, green-deep in Jack in the Green. Find out more about Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green here:-...
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Welcome to the Our Town Has Plenty podcast, we are your hosts Caf and Patsy. We focus on local events, news, and happenings in, and around Hastings and St. Leonards. We enjoy a good chat to discuss a range of topics, including local event, markets, community gardens, and regional traditions. We aim to provide information and connect the dots within our community and celebrate the varying wide range of talent that our region has to offer.
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Caf Fean & Patsy Solanki
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