Moheard's Blog

Hastings Pier burnt down recently and there is a huge campaign to raise money to restore it. http://www.hpwrt.co.uk

At a small fundraiser on 4 December, I read the chapter set in Hastings about the inventor of television. The Pier Shop is a contact point for the public to come in and buy crafts, posters, cards, and donated second-hand bits and pieces – all money raised goes to the Hastings Pier and White Rock Trust. The shop is based in the most amazing ex-gentlemen’s outfitters called Arthur Green’s. It has incredible period shop fittings including the ornate glassed-in pay booth. The beautiful decorations and donated Christmas tree were dressed by volunteers; the organisers were hoping for a good turn-out, but sadly the torrential rain probably put a few people off. However, those who did brave the weather enjoyed the story, and I gave a donation to the campaign from the sales of (only) 3 copies of Leo’s Heroes.

After the reading, the audience were treated to some songs from young members of the Hastings Stage Studio – all brilliant and charming performers. www.hastingsstagestudio.com