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Your day trip to St Leonards-on-Sea Explore Brontë’s Jane Eyre in the nooks & crannies of an eclectic artistic community

A Town explores a book 21 Feb–7 March 2017

#JaneEyreProject

THE HOUSE OF “Extraordinary theatre in a THE HEROINE unique space.”

The Jane Eyre Project community 1 Paisley and Friends – prints, patterns and products www.paisleyandfriends.co.uk 01424 421616

ExploreTheArch at Archer Lodge SEE BACK PAGE FOR DETAILS

2 The Bookkeeper – secondhand bookshop and hub for local writers and artists @Bookkeeper1066 07807 136641 3 The Wine Shed – relaxed dining matched with beautiful wine 01424 420020

GENSING GARDENS

4 Kings Road Antiques – antiques; vintage; retro; collectibles www.kingsroadantiques.co.uk 01424 721803 5 Calneva – mid-century vintage and greeting cards 07931 357164 / 01424 552208 6 Nico’s Kitchen & Lounge – 1920s prohibition inspired venue; tapas; cocktail list www.nicoskitchenandlounge.com 07982 675094

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7 Remy’s Café Kulinarya – good mood fusion food in beautiful licensed premises 01424 272470 8 Pelham’s fine furniture & ceramics – early walnut furniture and handmade porcelain lighting and tiles www.lizemtageceramics.com liz@lizemtageceramics.com

ST LEONARDS GARDENS

9 La Marette Brocante – vintage; antiques; collectibles; retro www.facebook.com/lamarettebrocante 07729 347006 10 Bobos – flowers for all occasions, nostalgic charm 01424 721120

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JANE EYRE PROJECT

Tue 21 Feb – Sun 5 Mar, Tue – Sun, 11am – 5pm hastingsartsforum.co.uk

A multidisciplinary and mixed media exhibition of artists’ individual interpretations of Jane Eyre evolving over the two weeks as artists work on site.

Groups welcome Workshops available Please book 01424 201636

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11 Who’s Wearing What – contemporary womenswear in natural fabrics 01424 272925

18 Love Café – great food, great people, great place www.thelovecafe.me 01424 717815

12 Xanadu – Mens and Ladies vintage clothing www.xanadu-stleonards.co.uk 07751 861850

19 Omega Studio – jewellery, art, sculpture, furniture, ceramics and glass www.omegastudio.co.uk 01424 552237

13 Fleet Gallery – mid-century British paintings and furniture, handmade rugs. facebook.com/fleetgallery 01424 200220

20 Graze on Grand – modern European dining, wine bar and gallery 01424 439736

14 Hastings Antiques Centre – a treasure trove of antiques and art www.amstadart.co.uk 01424 428561

21 On the Parade Antiques – antiques, vintage and collectibles 07713 943002 22 Smiths – stunning sea views; home cooked food using local produce 07514 339293

15 St Clements Restaurant – modern British restaurant specialising in fresh local fish www.stclementsrestaurant.co.uk 01424 200355 16 St Leonards Modern Goods – Unisex lifestyle store 07792 991949

23 Bonjour Café – a speciality coffee shop with contemporary breakfast, brunch and lunch 07931 577151

17 Tilt – old objects and pieces of furniture turned into something new and unique www.tiltoriginals.co.uk 07720 112977

24 La Belle Vista – modern Italian restaurant www.labellevista.co.uk 01424 423608 25 Half Man! Half Burger! – purveyors of fine burgers, fries, craft beers and good times www.halfmanhalfburger.com 01424 552332

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Explore the nooks and crannies of East Sussex’s innovative artistic hub on the coast. Stroll along the beach as you head to Hastings Arts Forum gallery and leave time for St Leonards Gardens, a Decimus Burton landscaped park. It’s one of the routes up to Archer Lodge, a unique theatre space. Leave a little time to head to the pier and combine your visit with nearby historic Hastings.

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outdoor pop-up responses from community organisations sponsored by local printers Fastprint & Martel

fastprinthastings.com

martelcolourprint.co.uk

Design by Erica Smith www.wordsmithdesign.co.uk

WARRIOR SQUARE

Jane hides behind a curtain in her Aunt’s mansion with only Bewick’s History of British Birds for comfort. She needs a nest.

On the continent, Rochester’s mistress, Céline Varens flies off. With original composition, live music and a feast of visual delights, join us for extraordinary theatre in a unique space.

The House of the Heroine “An act of the imagination, an evening of delight.”

21 Feb –7 Mar 8pm Tickets: £12 + booking fee See website for details

A limited number of free children’s tickets per performance online booking only Advanced booking essential explorethearch.com/houseofheroine facebook.com/ExploretheArch @ExploreArch

Venue: Archer Lodge Charles Road St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0QX

Foregrounding the avian imagery in Brontë’s masterpiece, Jane Eyre, join us for a vibrant new production in tandem with Hastings Arts Forum’s exhibition, The Jane Eyre Project.

St Leonards-on-Sea is the sister town of Hastings in East Sussex.

St Leonards Warrior Square station is served by trains from Brighton, Ashford, London Charing Cross and London Victoria

Tickets also available at: Bobos Flowers, 45B London Road St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6AY

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