MONDAY 20 OCTOBER
OBSERVER BUILDING

To accompany the live event Letter to My Little Trans Self at Hastings Storytelling Festival (Tuesday 21 October), Hotpencil Press and Trans Pride Hastings are hosting a one-off writing workshop for trans and non-binary people.

Led by Hotpencil Press founders Libro Levi Bridgeman and Serge Nicholson, the workshop takes inspiration from their latest anthology, Letter to My Little Trans Self, a book gathering letters from 30 trans and non-binary writers to their younger selves.

This writing workshop invites you to do the same - to pause, reflect, and explore what you might wish to say to your younger self.

Doors open at 5.30pm, workshop starts at 6pm

6 - 8pm | £2.50 to £12.50

SATURDAY 12 JULY
PRINT WORKS

Letter to My Little Trans Self is a powerful new book from hotpencil press, bringing together letters, poems and reflections from trans and non-binary voices across the UK.

For one night only, writers will read their letters live on stage in Hastings before joining hotpencil and Cipher Press in conversation about the importance of publishing trans voices.

Featuring readings from Bambi Jordan Philips, Kasra Jalilipour, Sarah Savage, Victoria Oldman and Zed Gregory. Plus recorded readings from Alexandra R De Ruiz and Juno Roche

7 - 10pm | £3.25 - £5.42

THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER
ST ANDREWS MEWS

We will be holding space to remember and celebrate our trans siblings. Join us to light a candle, hot chocolate will be provided by Grey Skull.

7pm | FREE

THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER
WHITE ROCK STUDIO THEATRE

A boot-stomping night of queer country music, cabaret and DJs. All wrapped in fringe, denim and rhinestones.

Saddle up! The legendary Margate club night by Pink Suits is coming to Hastings.

Whether you're a seasoned cowboy or a first-time rider, throw on your cxntry best for a fun night of live music, dancing, performances and new connections.

7pm | £13 - £25 (+ BOOKING FEE)