We've just been told that today's police bail hearings have been postponed. So they will not take place today. Five local people who were arrested for holding signs in Butler's Gap were due to attend police bail hearings at Hastings police station. None of them have yet been charged with an offence. More information (written before the recent High Court judgement) in the Hastings Online Times.

The next meeting is at 6pm on Thursday 19 February. New members are more than welcome!! If you are not on the book club mailing list but would like details of next week's meeting please get in touch: contact Jennifer or Jo.

Thursday 19 February 6:30pm - 8pm Online meeting. The meeting will look at threats faced by groups in organising events, exploring ways to protect each other and to minimise risks and maximise our ability to take action safely. Organised by Netpol and the Digital Self Defence Collective. More information.

There will be a Quaker celebration of David's life at the Hastings Quaker Meeting House on Saturday the 21st February at 3pm followed by the wake at 4.30 at the Grumpy Cook. David's grandson Rob would like people planning to attend to contact him so he can finalise numbers. Either Facebook DM him or we can pass your details on to him.

If people cannot make Saturday they are warmly welcome to attend the service on Friday 20th February at the Hastings Crematorium at 10:15am.

David requested no black clothing. "He wanted everyone to be comfortable, so please wear whatever you like and colour is encouraged!"
David specifically requested no flowers. Instead he had asked if people felt inclined to donate to the following charities: Animal Angels Global; Lucy Faithful Foundation; Childline.
Our tribute to David: Facebook and Instagram.

Saturday 21 February 12noon until 2pm Town Centre (weather permitting).
Please visit our weekly information stall. With all the usual information sheets, the petition calling on Hastings Council to ditch the General Dynamics' lease, boycott stickers, keffiyehs, books and badges.

Thursday 26 February 2026 7.30pm. The Printworks, Hastings. Stand Up For Gaza is coming to Hastings again. With comedians including Alexei Sayle, Elaine Fellows, Max Geddes. All money raised will go to Daughters of The Land Project, We Are Chuffed and Hastings Friends of Al-Mawasi. More information and ticket details: Link here.

The PSC is asking councillors to make a commitment to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people. There are three steps that councillors are asked to sign:

Uphold the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people; Support efforts to prevent, and ensure accountability for, Israel's crimes of genocide, military occupation, ethnic cleansing and apartheid; Ensure my council is not complicit in and does not help to normalise Israel's violations of international law, including through the council divesting pensions and any other funds it administers from complicit companies and through its procurement policies.

PLEDGE FOR PALESTINE.

A UK Government and Parliament petition: "We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns."

SIGN THE PETITION.

A PSC petition to all the major supermarkets: demand that you stop stocking all Israeli products, including dates, avocados and peppers.

SIGN THE PETITION.