Upcoming events.
Taplin Monday Club
A wonderful group of special people who are determined not to let events gets them down.
We offer lots of things to do and interesting places to visit. Door-to-door transport and a full lunch menu included. £28 per day.
For further details phone us on 01424 436359 or 07849841528 (ask to speak to Jean).
Bexhill Tuesday Club
Feeling isolated and want to make new friends?
Come and join us on a Tuesday afternoon!
We’ll pick you up and take you home.
We go out for lunches and cream teas.
We have quizzes and entertainment.
Based at Ark Centre, St Mark’s Church, Little Common, TN39 4BZ.
For more information please phone 01424 729323 (Jane).
Taplin Thursday Club
Spend your Thursdays with us at The Taplin Centre.
We have a great range of fun activities such as: quizzes, games, afternoon Cream Tea, Cheese & Wine etc.
For more details, or to book your place, phone us on 01424 436359.
Quiz Night - MAY 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - JUN 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - JUL 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - AUG 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - SEP 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - OCT 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - NOV 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - APR 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Spring Fete 2024
HRVAB Spring Fete
Grand Raffle to be drawn at 12.00. Tombola. Preserves. Cakes. Enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend.
Raising funds for HRVAB.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - FEB 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night - JAN 2024
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Intergenerational Group with GlowBaby
HRVAB have teamed up with GlowBaby to bring a fun morning of singing, play, arts & crafts and outdoor activities. Open to the residents of Healey House only and GlowBaby’s toddlers & parents.
We hope these sessions bring fun and laughter to a morning for the residents, and possibly form some new friendships.
Starting with a trial of every Tuesday morning throughout January (10.30am - 12.00pm) at The Taplin Centre.
Christmas Fete
We invite you to join us for a morning of Seasonal Retail Therapy (or Christmas Shopping as it's also known!)
Grand Raffle to be drawn at 12.00
Tombola. Christmas Gifts. Preserves. Cakes. Enjoy your First Mince Pie over a cup of coffee with a friend.
Raising funds for HRVAB.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Free Drumming Workshops
Join Inner Vision Orchestra’s Free Drumming Workshops for Blind and Visually Impaired People in Hastings!
Unleash your rhythm and come on a musical journey! Baluji Music Foundation and the Inner Vision Orchestra - the only orchestra of professional blind musicians in the world - in partnership with the Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind (HRVAB), proudly present a unique opportunity for blind and partially sighted individuals to discover the joy of drumming.
Don't miss out on our uplifting 10-week drumming workshop series starting this September!
Dates: 11th September - 13th November 2023 (10 weeks)
Time: Monday evenings, meet and greet (at the station) at 6.30pm, session 7pm till 9pm
Location: The John Taplin Centre, 3 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0LQ
To register your interest or to find out more:
Email baluji@baluji.com or telephone 020 7226 2094
What to expect:
Expert Guidance: Learn from the best in the business! Renowned local musician and drumming instructor, Phil Little, will lead the workshops, sharing his wealth of experience and passion for percussion. An extremely versatile performer and recording artist Phil has been playing drums for over fifty years. His musical tastes range from jazz fusion to samba and African drumming and he is a Veteran of London Pub Rock. He was most recently performing and recording with The Rhythm Section and releases his own music which is available on Spotify and all streaming platforms. You will be learning on congas, djembe, bongos and more. Bring your own drums if you like but don’t worry we have plenty!
Musical Inspiration: Joining Phil is local talented singer, Linn Davies from the Inner Vision Orchestra, who will serve as an assistant coach. Together, they will create a friendly and inclusive environment to help you discover your musical talents.
Build a Friendly Drumming Band: Through weekly sessions you will develop a rhythm band together and create something truly amazing.
Performance Showcase: In the final week, we'll celebrate your progress with a special performance for your family and friends. Showcase your newfound drumming skills and experience the thrill of performing in front of a friendly audience!
Fun and social: The break during the workshops will be a time to relax and socialize with a cold drink or a cup of tea and a biscuit and lots of chat.
Easy Transportation: We want to make attending our workshops as convenient as possible. Meet and greet will be available from St Leonards Warrior Square, courtesy of the HRVAB mini bus.
All instructors and volunteers are DBS checked and volunteers also have sighted guide training so you can relax and enjoy the music!
About:
*Phil Little
Resident in Hastings, Phil has played with various bands including The Rhythm Section which featured some of the best musicians in the Hastings area playing Latin classics such as Oye Como Va and Samba Pa Ti. He has extensive experience teaching drums and percussion privately as well as in schools, colleges and community groups. In 1993 Phil founded the Live Music Forum which campaigned successfully for the relaxation of laws restricting live music in England and Wales, with the Live Music Act 2012. He also helped establish Samba Percussion in Hastings by co-founding Bloco Liberdade and later, Sambalanco. Phil has four albums available on major streaming platforms and continues to campaign on live music and copyright issues. http://www.littledrum.co.uk/
*About the Baluji Music Foundation
Founded 15 years ago by blind Indian multi-instrumentalist and composer Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Linda Shanson, the Baluji Music Foundation is an arts charity programming and promoting events featuring blind and partially sighted musicians and advancing access to musical and artistic experiences for blind and partially sighted people. Its showcase project is the Inner Vision Orchestra of 20+ professional blind musicians which performs nationally and internationally and has released music on Arc/Naxos. Email baluji@baluji.com or ring us on 020 7226 2094 www.balujimusicfoundation.org. Registered charity number 1130985
*Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind HRVAB is committed to providing access to services, support and information to those with visual difficulties. It is an independent charity run by dedicated volunteers & staff to provide events & resources.
Beetle Drive
HRVAB invites you to an evening of fun and games AND a hearty supper. A great way to raise funds so that HRVAB can continue to support local people with visual impairments.
Doors at 6.30 Supper served from 7.00
Tickets £10 to include games and supper
To allow us to cater for you PLEASE call Jean on 07849841528 to book.
There will also be a HRVAB raffle with great prizes.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Quiz Night
Another evening of "fun-quizzing" and fund-raising at the Taplin Centre.
Tickets: £7.50 per person
Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 start.
Buffet supper, tea and coffee will be served mid-session.
Nibbles/Snacks available at your table; bring your own cold drinks.
There will, of course, be one of Jean's famous raffles!
To book a table, or just one place please ring Jean on 07849841528.
If you don't have a team you are more than welcome to come along; we will introduce you to other quizzers who will happy for you to join them (especially if you know a lot about Pop Music!)
All proceeds raised will support our continuing work with sight-impaired people in Hastings and Rother.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.
Spring Fete 2023
HRVAB Spring Fete
Grand Raffle to be drawn at 12.00
Tombola. Preserves. Cakes. Enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend.
Raising funds for HRVAB.
Access: there is a slope down from the pavement to the main door of the centre; access to the building is flat; the approach to the building is kept clear so that people with mobility issues can be dropped right outside before drivers move to park elsewhere.