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Our Town Has Plenty

Our Town Has Plenty

por Caf Fean & Patsy Solanki

Noticias Sociedad y Cultura

Temporada 3

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 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook 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 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Temporada 2

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 was also Blair MacKichan’s birthday, and he brought tales from the studio. Mike Hatchard’s gift was Rupert the Bear. Olivia Post was hilarious on balloons and Mike Willis was on cocktails. A huge thank you goes out to our audience who, as guests, made 2025 a fantastic year for Our Town Has Plenty! Additional woofing by Coby the dog! A huge thank you to Rikki Finegold at The Pump House Cafe & Deli, our host! Aired 19-12-2025 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 ______________ 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.kofi.com/ourtownhasplenty Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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 Hastings’ most vulnerable. Brava! A huge thank you to Sally Underwood, our host. What a treat! Aired 11-12-2025 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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, spangly Santa, Adam Wide. And Mike always brings the music and corny gags. We bring it all today! A huge thank you to our guests and especially to Barefoot Opera’s Jenny and Alan for hosting us so warmly. 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 Aired 4-12-2025 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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 sends us ‘postcards from abroad’ (actually, St Leonards). 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 Aired 27-11-2025 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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 memorable episode. 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 Aired 20-11-2025 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 ______________ 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 Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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