Yes folks. Its that time again. This year we have the usual assortment of festivities. You can find out more about planned events, by clicking here
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Yes folks. Its that time again. This year we have the usual assortment of festivities. You can find out more about planned events, by clicking here
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A florist will always make a nice addition to any road. Remember the song ‘If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear a flower in your hair…’ Peace and Love baby yeah! Better than bombs and torture eh? So the next time you’re in the dog house with the missus, you know what to do. Get yourself down to 40 Kings Road and buy her some flowers. Always does the trick!
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As if more evidence were needed of the renaissance happening on Kings Road, Coast Coffee & Tea Rooms has just opened its beautiful shop to the public. Londoners will be familiar with this kind of classy cafe – indeed the owner Mel hails from London where he also owns the ‘Blue Mountain’ chain of cafes in East Dulwich and Sydenham. Check it out. I insist!

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Back in January I posted a piece about the renowned local street artist Ben Eine painting shop shutters in Kings Road (scroll down to read it). Well it turns out that David Cameron’s wife has given one of Ben’s ‘Alphabet’ prints to none other than the president of the United States – Barack Obama. Something tells me those shops he painted could now be worth quite a lot more. Go Eine!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2010/jul/21/ben-eine-artist-cameron-obama
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Yes its that time again (forgive the naff flyer, its all I could find). This years festival continues its tradition of showcasing St Leonards’ multicultural credentials, offering another delicious melting pot of foods and sounds. To find out more about the schedule of the day click here. Weather permitting, the festival amounts to a great family day out. Enjoy.
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Its like buses at the moment , you wait forever and three come at once ! More great news this week – Jempsons has finally opened its doors for business. Just when we were beginning to think they would never open. Nevermind, its been worth the wait as the place is fantastic. You can buy all manner of bread, cakes, pastries, donuts, fresh coffee etc in genuinely classy surroundings. This place is clearly going to have a very positive effect on Kings Road as a whole. Great news and I wish them the best of luck.
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I’m back! And I have news to report. Yes. A wonderful new shop called Polka Dot has just opened on Kings Road (next to Bairstow Eves). Run by friendly Sara, this beautifully presented boutique sells some lovely wares – the kind you might find on Norman Road. Fantastic! Check it out.
Shi shi
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World renowned street artist EINE (think Banksy + alphabet) has painted the shutters of SOM in Kings Road with a big S. The idea is that he paints different letters of the alphabet on various shop shutters. He’s done a few around Robinson Street in Hastings town centre. Next time you walk or drive past after hours, check it out. It’s different. http://www.einesigns.co.uk/gallery.php?state=thumbs&gallery_id=7
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I am delighted to report that Jempsons are opening a new bakery at the old Wilsons premises. This is truly fantastic news for Kings Road, as I genuinely believe it will have a hugely positive long term effect on this much neglected road. Well done Jempsons for spotting a glorious opportunity. I suspect the perception of Kings Road will begin changing in earnest next year. This is the best thing that could have happened here.
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