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Our Town Has Plenty

Caf Fean & Patsy Solanki

Welcome to the Our Town Has Plenty podcast, we are your hosts Caf and Patsy. We focus on local events, news, and happenings in, and around Hastings and St. Leonards. We enjoy a good chat to discuss a range of topics, including local event, markets, community gardens, and regional traditions. We aim to provide information and connect the dots within our community and celebrate the varying wide range of talent that our region has to offer.

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73:22

Time Ladies & Gentlemen please! Cricket bats and...

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/11/13

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA massive thank you to our big hearted hosts, Bob & Isobel & Yogi the dog.To Disco Daly, Chris Young of Hastings Comedy, John Knowles the 1st & Kate Tym of Penny Pinchers fame and the ubiquitous Mike Willis - you were brilliant!Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via

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76:59

Duelling musicians, an upside down piano and other...

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/11/06

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68:25

Melodrama, pink wigs & other stories…

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/10/30

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our prodigious guests this week; the melodic, the esoteric and the insatiable film buff at Tadhg Mae Projects in Hastings Old Town. Bjorn Dahlberg, Harriet Onslow-Delaney, Julia Andrews-CliffordAired 30-10-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at

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74:37

Crate diggers, Angela Lansbury & other stories…

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2025/10/23

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our superlative guests this week; a peaceful poet, a sumptuous painter, a dj who packs the house… oh, & Mike at Dave Valentines Courthouse Records.Thom Kofoed - https://thomkofoed.com/Lucas The Peaceful Poet - https://www.instagram.com/lucasthepeacefulpoet/Wendy May - DJ - https://www.instagram.com/wendymayslocomotion/Mike Willis -

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82:45

Holey Bonfire jerseys & other stories…

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2025/10/16

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards.Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our stellar guests this week; singers, storytellers and Bonfire folk.Mike WillisKeith and Heather Leech From Hastings Borough Bonfire SocietyNikki Gerrard and Steve Corke: Sweeney Todd BATSStella Landau and Catrina Lafferty: Lifted Up Community ChoirsMandy Curtis: Hastings Storytelling FestivalSean and Daniel of Greyskull Coffee and BaconOur Town Has

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66:15

Hilarious kazoos and other stories…

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/10/09

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiWith thanks to our lovely guests: James Matthew ThomasKate HodgesDespo Hawkins & Gail SmallMike Willis---Aired 09-10-2025 ---To find any links to events and contacts mentioned please visit out 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

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55:29

Interview - Benoit Viellefon

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/10/09

We were delighted and honoured to be invited chez Benoit Viellefon, in sunny St Leonards on Sea. A consummate host, he treated us to the best coffee, company, conversation and… musical collaboration.Sit down and enjoy the world of Benoit, meet prodigy guitarist Jarrod Elks and our first feline guest of the podcast, the wonderful Fifi.The conversation spanned music, musicality, time, space and philosophy with a good dose of homegrown humour thrown in. Entering Benoit’s immaculately presented home was

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40:13

Interview - Dawn Dublin

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/10/03

Dawn Dublin was our esteemed guest on the podcast this week, and we are so lucky to have her here in our town!!! Tune in to listen to our conversation, spanning her early years in St Leonards and the birth of the St Leonards Film Society, bringing life energy and community to the Observer Building, local and hyperlocal change making and place making. All this and much more is explored here.Empowering and uplifting communities, finding pleasure in the everyday, and being unafraid to call out systems

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55:28

Interview - Sarah Jane Morris - Pt.1

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/09/23

The fiery haired, force of nature that is Sarah Jane Morris, generously shared her couch with us this week, as our very special guest. The theme throughout is... and then it all changed. Grab yourself a drink, tune in and hear about those changes in part 1 of Sarah's fascinating story. Web: https://www.sarahjanemorris.co.ukLoved this?! Show us your appreciation, fill our cup! www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram

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33:26

Interview - Oli Spleen

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/09/18

Well well plenty people! We have a wonderful interview to share with you, with Hastings born & bred poet, artist, performer and chanteur Oli Spleen! Listen / tune in to hear two wonderful poems recited, don’t miss out on the Poet Town launch, at the Observer Building Thursday 18 September… and if you miss it, follow and purchase the book, link below! Oli was an absolute delight. Unafraid of going deep and going dark, with his writing and his boundless creativity. More of you, Oli, please!Follow

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35:38

Interview - Rae Edwards

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/09/11

On Our Town Has Plenty this week, we welcomed a woman of many hats, Rae Edwards. Sunshine & Wellness Nutrition, where we discussed menopause & women's health. Thanks for the kefir Rae!For all the links & socials, visit: https://www.sunshineandwellness.co.uk Aired 11/09/2025 --- 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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Interview - Susan Diamond

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2025/09/04

This week, we got to visit Rogue Gallery in Norman Road, where powerhouse painter Susan Diamond has her latest exhibition, 'State of the Art'. https://www.instagram.com/susandiamondartist/https://www.rogue-gallery.co.uk Aired 04/09/2025 --- 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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37:12

Interview - Tim Barlow

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2025/08/28

The sheer delight for Our Town Has Plenty to host local poet and great man Time Barlow. https://hastingsbookfestivalfringe.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-hastings-book-festival https://timbarlowwrites.substack.comAired 28/08/2025--- 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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40:38

Interview - Frock Up Friday "Mutha Frockers"

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/08/15

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Bev Francis & Susie Simms to talk about their next big event and what's behind Frock Up Friday.Frock Up Friday: https://www.frockupfriday.comTickets: https://www.frockupfriday.com/event-details/frock-up-friday-festival-2025 Aired 15/08/2025 --- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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Interview - Darragh O'Leary

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2025/07/31

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Choreographer & Movement Director Darragh O'Leary, as he shares how our bodies tell their stories. Darragh Dance: https://www.afri-co-lab.org/darraghdance Afri-Co-Lab: https://www.afri-co-lab.org Almeida Theatre, Islington: https://almeida.co.uk Aired 31/07/2025 --- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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39:30

Interview - Chris Connelly

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/07/19

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Chris Connelly. The towns poshest cockney brings us the big scoop, you heard it here first! The exclusive on headliners at Hastings Book Festival, Coastal Currents and other stories.Web: https://www.hastingsbookfest.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hastingsbookfestival/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HastingsBookFest/Coastal Currents Web: https://coastalcurrents.org.uk Aired 17/07/2025 --- Get in touch: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram

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57:46

Interview - Brook Tate

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/07/10

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes the inspirational genius that is Brook Tate! Brook brings us the wonderful, colourful back story to his life and the journey he is on with Multicoloured Maths. Web: https://www.brooktate.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooktate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brooktatearts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brooktate/featured Aired 10/07/2025_____Get in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.comInstagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook

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44:44

Review - "Behind the Washing Line" by Bev Lee Harling

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/07/03

Caf & Patsy review "Behind the Washing Line" by Bev Lee Harling. Launching the album 'Ploughing the Salt Sea' - held at The Stables Theatre, Hastings on 20th of June, 2025.Bev Lee Harling: https://www.bevleeharling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevleeharling/ For tickets: https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/whats-on/event/ploughing-the-salt-sea-2025/--- Get in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.comInstagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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39:28

Interview - "America Ground" with John Knowles & Bob...

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/07/03

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes John Knowles & Bob Tipler to talk about "AMERICA GROUND THE MUSICAL" and the special event being held at Henry Ward Hall in Hastings on Friday 11th of July.Go to the website here for more details: https://theamericaground.comAired: 03 / 07 / 2025 --- Get in touch with us: Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.com Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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1:40

End of Season 1

Our Town Has Plenty ·

2025/06/26

Get in touch:Email ourtownhasplenty@gmail.comInstagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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