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Umbrella Parade Workshop

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Ahead of the 2026 Fat Tuesday celebrations in Hastings, we are holding an umbrella workshop! Come along and decorate your umbrella, guided by a professional artist from Radiator Arts, and bring it to the Preservation Sunday parade. It will be a vibrant session, full of colour, and all materials will be provided. Please bring your own umbrella, try charity shops for interesting and affordable examples. We will provide fruit, light snacks and tea and coffee throughout the session. This workshop is brought to you by the HVA Macmillan Cancer Champions project, that promotes conversations in our communities, and is open to all. Register below or email Yasmine: [email protected] to book your place. Look forward to seeing you there!
When
Feb 13, 2026 from 10:30 AM to  2:30 PM
Location
6 Bank Buildings
Central Hall
Station Road
Hastings, TN34 1NG
United Kingdom
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