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Saturday August 31st – Exhibition Opening 12-8

An Odyssey of Painting by Chris Chasey

Exhibition curated by Caroline Gee and Judy Dewsbery.

Between 1985 and 1995, our St Mary’s Terrace neighbour Chris Chasey took to recording his daily walks in paint on a huge industrial roll of paper, in his very small house… consequently, he was never able to view them all together. Instead, they were stashed one by one under his bed, where about sixty of them have remained, unscathed, for several decades.

These large-scale works leap from the tough printer’s paper in an exuberation of colour; watercolour and gum arabic give depth and sheen.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of Chris’s amazing output. His paintings are often recognisably places we know, without being either realist or abstract: Dungeness, Rye Harbour, Winchelsea, Fairlight beach, Battle bonfire.

On show is our choice of fourteen of the large unframed paintings plus a further selection of framed works. The show opening takes place on Saturday 31^st August 12pm-8pm, and will then will be open during Coastal Currents on 7^th and 8^th September 11am-6pm both days. Bar and kitchen open.

Coastal Currents 2024 7th & 8th September 11-6

Our studios are open for one weekend during this years Coastal Currents festival!

Come and meet the artists; F&B screen printing (pictured), DLR and Mastolf & Mastej, have a tour of the studios, see our exhibition (Chris Chasey – above) and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat, the weekends menu will be brought to you by Home Ground Kitchen.

All enquiries; beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

Saturday 10th August 12-8.30pm

Bunka’s third and final kitchen takeover (for now anyway), serving up an Asian inspired menu, seasonal cocktails and soft serve with a twist.

We will also have music from Bear & I bringing acoustic sounds to the garden, come and hear their fab version of Hastings anthem “Dirty Old Town” originally written by Ewan MacColl.

Finally, finish off your evening by seeing the firework display, marking the end of Old Town week, as they appear over the castle. Watch it from the comfort of our front garden with a drink if you like…

Last weekend we held our last Sunday – After providing many of you a weekly, home cooked and locally sourced traditional roast lunch each Sunday for almost a decade, we finally hung up our aprons. Its been great…and hard work…but we’ve loved it, as have most of you. Thanks to all that came to eat and drink with us, those that shared special events and celebrations or for being a regular, we appreciate you all. We’d also like to share a massive thank you to our Sunday team who showed up each week and worked long hours serving up each meal, dessert, starter and drink, we love our team!

But, its not the end! The Beacon will still sail on – We are here for your private events, parties and celebrations, workshops, talks and get togethers. Please do get in touch.

That being said, here’s whats coming up…

Friday 2nd August – The Others Story Telling Event

Back for another evening of story telling and sharing…

For tickets, please see HERE

Saturday 3rd August (also the 10th)

They’re back! If you missed their last take over here then there’s two new dates fast approaching, we highly recommend. Please get in touch with Bunka directly should you wish to book a table on either the 3rd or 10th August, also to see their final menu for either date.

Thanks again, see you soon and enjoy the sun…

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Come all ye wonderful, weird or whomever. The sixth edition of The Others Market!

Saturday 20th July 12-5

With delicious food by The Shared Table

Sunday Lunch 12.30 – 4ish

• Local roast beef, fresh Horseradish
• Local roast pork, apple sauce
• Cashew nut roast (v or ve)

Each served with Yorkshire pudding, roasties, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Starters, desserts and kids menus available, booking very highly recommended.

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Saturday 13th – Fundraiser for Winston

Please join us for a very special event (afternoon and/or evening) raising funds for a very special local lad, Win, who is off to big school soon and needs a new set of wheels to get him there!

Sundays….

After almost a decade of Sunday roasting, our current team are hanging up their aprons and bidding farewell to the weekly raising of Yorkshire puddings, the 6am cuppa over a sack of spuds, the browning of the meat and the brewing of the gravies. 

We’ve loved our Sunday service but it’s time to move on and let the elders put their feet up, although not entirely, there’s still the garden to maintain, the roof to fix and…the grandchildren. Besides, the OAP’s are open to catering the odd roast here or there for private hire.

The Beacon will still be very much available and running for hire; celebrations, music evenings, kitchen takeovers, away days and more…

Our Sunday roasts, however, will run only until the end of July…

14th – Local beef or pork

Cashew nut roast (ve)

Seaside special; smoked salmon, smoked mackerel pate, homegrown potatoes and salad.

21st – Local pork or beef

Cashew nut roast (ve).

28th – Roast chicken, herby stuffing

Cashew nut roast (ve).

As always our mains come with Yorkshire pudding, roasties, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Each week we also include menus for starters, kids and home baked desserts.

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Super cool event coming to us this weekend, especially if you like mushrooms? Even if you don’t, we reckon its worth checking this out…

See more on this HERE

Sunday Roast 12.30-4ish

We’re open this Sunday with..

• Roast chicken, herby stuffing
• Cashew Nut Roast (v & ve)

Each served with roasties, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Desserts this week are vegan Eves pudding and mini Pavlova.

Starters and kids menu available each week too.

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The Fabulous Red Diesel – Friday 21st – Doors 6pm, Show 8pm

An enchanting costume themed night to celebrate the longest day, see full info on event and book tickets HERE

Sunday 23rd – Closed – Sorry!

Our Sunday lunch service will not be happening this week, apologies. However, we’ll be back the following weekend (30th) with roast chicken and other classic faves…

Fungi Festival – 29th June

Another reminder about this fab event happening soon, its all about mushrooms!

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We are delighted to be opening more and more as the season changes, albeit slowly. Please read on to see whats coming up…

Thursday 13th – Trash Cannes

Improvised Ambient Electronica, bar and food. A winning combo! Tickets HERE

Sunday Service 12.30-4.30ish

• Local beef, fresh Horseradish
• Local pork, apple sauce
• Cashew Nut roast (V & Ve)

Each served with roasties, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Dessert this week is a choice of Sticky Toffee pudding or seasonal fruit crumble, vegan versions of both desserts available. Plus, starters and kids menu…

Please note! Next Sunday the 23rd we are CLOSED – Sorry

Also coming up in June…

You can read more on these events over on our main site’s EVENTS page

See you soon!

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We have a jam packed weekend ahead, hope to see you…

Friday 7th – A Debut Event 6-10pm

A unique story telling event! Come and share your own experiences and hear tales from other like minded lovers of the spoken word. Hosted by the local wonder, Bev Lee Harling, this event is open to everyone, tickets are available HERE. Bar and kitchen open from 6, if you’d like to book a place for supper to ensure you get fed please email us, (beaconhastings@gmail.com) and for more info on the event, see our events page HERE

Saturday 8th – HGK Japanese Supper Club – SOLD OUT – Sorry!

Keep your eyes peeled for further events from Home Ground Kitchen, we’ll post on here, Instagram and our main site’s events page as and when we know further dates.

Sunday 9th – Roast 12.30-4ish

Come and join us for a home cooked Sunday lunch, this week we have local beef and pork, plus our new recipe cashew nut roast for veggie and vegan folk. Every main comes with all the trimmings; Yorkshire pudding, roasties, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy. Each week we offer starters, kids meals and freshly baked desserts.

Coming up!