Arthur Greens – The Pier Information Centre & Shop

We have recently taken over a seafront shop known as Arthur Greens to use as our interim Pier Information Centre and Shop.  The shop, located opposite the old Ice Rink building at 34 White Rock, was originally an 1870’s mens tailors and still contains many of the fixtures and fittings of that time.  Vacant for over 3 years, the Trust are looking to use the enthusiasm of their volunteers and various grant funding to breathe new life into the shop and create a new place of interest within this unloved area of Hastings.

The shop will be a visible base for the Trust to engage with the public in regards to all of the plans and proposals for the pier and will include a display all about the work of the Trust, its proposals for the pier, and all the latest news.  In addition, we are currently creating a history display to detail the history of the Pier and White Rock area and the Pier Architect, Eugenius Birch.  We are also planning a schedule of events to be held regularly at weekends to provide entertainment to visitors to the shop.

If you have yet to become a member of HPWRT, membership information will be available.  You will also be able to pick up a fund-raising souvenir or an artistic piece made by a local artisan.

We are looking to formally launch Arthur Green’s at Easter 2010, but will hold small publicity events in the meantime (such as our recent Swap Days).

We look forward to seeing you soon!