Hastings Jack in the Green 2015, Mayday weekend

[ska invita]

Anyone know about this?

Is it this? http://www.hastingsjack.co.uk

I know theres some kind of spring thing that happens and I think loads of bikers rock up to it


Would be curious to know more............

eta: thread title updated

 

[editor]

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Anyone know about this?

Is it this? http://www.hastingsjack.co.uk

I know theres some kind of spring thing that happens and I think loads of bikers rock up to it


Would be curious to know more............

I went a few years ago. it's ace!

http://www.urban75.org/blog/hasting...green-men-morris-dancers-and-drummers-galore/

See loads more photos here: Hastings Jack In The Green: The Grand Procession

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Jack of the Green. there's a drunken procession through the old town up to the castle, where the drinking continues. Starts at dawn, although I've never made the start. Lots of people dressed as trees.

Bikers also descend on the town, but they're not part of the jack of the green. They sit on the beach eating fish and chips and look at each other's bikes.

When the weather's kind, it's a fantastic day. Rather lawless, and excellent fun.

 

[Indeliblelink]

There is also dress like a pirate day in Hastings
http://www.piratedayhastings.co.uk/

 

[ska invita]

if only there for one days whens the best bit to get involved in? i have somewhere to stay in hastings and would be very up for this...

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Oh, the Monday. That's the day of the procession and the bikers. 20,000 bikers go there if the weather's good - all kinds of weird things turn up.

Go for the Monday.

It's the best day of the year in Hastings. No question.

 

[Maggot]

I've been the last 3 years and really enjoyed it. LBJ is right, the Monday is definitely the day to go.

See you there?

 

[ska invita]

I've been the last 3 years and really enjoyed it. LBJ is right, the Monday is definitely the day to go.

See you there?

with mayday bells on! im going to give my hastings friends a shout and see if they can put me up on the sunday night...
will keep you posted maggot

i get the feeling there isnt really any music connected to this...whats a good club/bar night spot in Hastings? - id imagine theres things going on just as its mayday weekend....

do you live in hastings lbj?

 

[littlebabyjesus]

do you live in hastings lbj?

Used to. I think they have a website if you want to find out what else is going on. On the Monday, you can just follow the crowds - no planning necessary - but if you're there Sunday evening, there's sure to be stuff going on.

 

[Maggot]

with mayday bells on! im going to give my hastings friends a shout and see if they can put me up on the sunday night...
will keep you posted maggot

I usually stay in Rye the night before, let me know what your plans are.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

In terms of clubs and music venues, Hastings doesn't have loads. If you're there the Sunday evening, The Rooms in St Leonards (opposite Warrior Square station) sometimes has really interesting music on. Not always - sometimes it's a bit ropey - but on Mayday weekend, I would think that they'd have something good. Vegan food too - I think that's good for you?

Best pubs are in the old town.

 

[ska invita]

after a few drinks i need music to keep me from getting fidgety! yep im a slack vegan too, so thats doubley good. thanks mate

 

[ska invita]

In terms of clubs and music venues, Hastings doesn't have loads. If you're there the Sunday evening, The Rooms in St Leonards (opposite Warrior Square station) sometimes has really interesting music on. Not always - sometimes it's a bit ropey - but on Mayday weekend, I would think that they'd have something good. Vegan food too - I think that's good for you?

Best pubs are in the old town.

bloody vegans, website doesnt work http://www.theroomz.org.uk

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Bugger. Hope they're still there. They are/were a shoestring operation, run by, well, hippies. They were still there two years ago...

 

[ska invita]

Bugger. Hope they're still there. They are/were a shoestring operation, run by, well, hippies. They were still there two years ago...

might not be - facebook last updated in summer 2014 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Roomz/128520823887519

 

[littlebabyjesus]

 

[ska invita]

"hastings biggest club" https://www.facebook.com/WestExitHastings
doesnt look so bad

 

[Treacle Toes]

33 Western Road
Saint Leonards, East Sussex, United Kingdom
07815 711702
Closed Now
Closed until Friday 19:00 - 23:00
http://www.theroomz.org.uk/

The Roomz Hi the venue is currently closed so we aren't booking bands right now
8 October 2014 at 06:55

I will be in Bexhill or Eastbourne Mayday weekend but I don't much like Morris dancers.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

"hastings biggest club" https://www.facebook.com/WestExitHastings
doesnt look so bad

Me and the ex went to a dnb night in a club in the old town once. Great music tbh. We were at least 15 years older than everyone else there, but we outdanced the lot of them.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I will be in Bexhill or Eastbourne Mayday weekend but I don't much like Morris dancers.

I will not deny the presence of the occasional morris dancer, but they're vastly outnumbered by the raucous anarcho-samba bands.

 

[ska invita]

We were at least 15 years older than everyone else there, but we outdanced the lot of them.

story of my life these days

can you remember where? The Crypt? West Exit is in where The Crypt was...

 

[littlebabyjesus]

story of my life these days

can you remember where? The Crypt? West Exit is in where The Crypt was...

Can't remember, sorry. We stumbled on it by accident. The bouncer even asked if we were sure we knew what it was. Clearly hadn't been to many dirty techno squat parties.

But yes, the Crypt rings a bell. I may or may not have been there.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I will be in Bexhill or Eastbourne Mayday weekend but I don't much like Morris dancers.

No disrespect to Bexhill or Eastbourne, but you'd be mad not to hop on the train to Hastings for the Monday, imo. It's fun.

 

[ska invita]

well this is very much on - might even be down from friday > monday - definitley there by sunday tho
we're due some nice weather

 

[Sirena]

I will not deny the presence of the occasional morris dancer, but they're vastly outnumbered by the raucous anarcho-samba bands.

There are at least two London Morris sides going down that I know of. The anarcho-samba bands better get their act together.

 

[Private Storm]

The lead green drummer in the 1st of Ed's pics is my mum's ex-fella. Think he's pretty central to lots of things like Jack in the Green and some of the folk festival stuff they've been trying to do in Hastings. Runs the Stag Pub I believe.

Kind of wish we'd not fallen out of touch, he's a very interesting guy...

 

[ska invita]

Spoiler

https://www.facebook.com/events/1603477013225574/

though weather looks utter shit! pray for sun

 

[Sirena]

Spoiler

https://www.facebook.com/events/1603477013225574/

though weather looks utter shit! pray for sun

Nah, this is the music for Beltane....

 

[Celyn]

Nah, this is the music for Beltane....

Or Oyster Band - Hal an Tow a bit noisier.

 

[Maggot]

Anyone wanna meet up on the Monday for this?