Travelling to Hastings for Jack in the Green? Here is what you need to know

By The Newsroom
Published 1st May 2019, 07:58 BST
Jack in the Green 2017. Photo by Frank Copper SUS-170205-074401001Jack in the Green 2017. Photo by Frank Copper SUS-170205-074401001
Jack in the Green 2017. Photo by Frank Copper SUS-170205-074401001
If you are planning on travelling to Hastings for big Jack in the Green celebrations this weekend, here are timings and what to look out for.

There is lots to see and do over the four day event which culminates with the spectacular procession on Monday May 6. The streets of the Old Town are decorated with greenery and ribbons by volunteers.

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Timings for events:

Friday May 3:

8pm: Folk session in The Stag, All Saints Street, from 8pm.

Saturday May 4:

12pm: Morris dancing displays on Winkle Island in Hastings Old Town.

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2pm: Sing around in The Stag, All Saints Street, with Rattlebag.

8pm: Ceilidh dance in St Mary in the castle, Pelham Place, with Random.

8pm: Concert with Magpie Lane in St Clements Church, High Street, Old Town.

Sunday May 5:

10am: Morris dancers church service at St Clements Church, High Street, Old Town.

12pm: Dance Spectacular at Stade Open Space in Old Town.

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4pm: Concert with the Copper Family at St Clements Church, High Street, Old Town.

4pm: Drum-off at Butlers Gap in George Street.

8pm: Ceilidh dance in St Mary in the castle, Pelham Place, with Jigfoot.

Monday May 6:

9.15am: The gathering begins at Rock-a-Nore Road, in the Old Town.