The Observer Building

The Observer Building Host a meeting, come to an event or choose to work here. Become a part of the Hastings Commons and together we can shape this important, historic neighbourhood.

Our office and coworking space on the 1st floor is now open and available to view. Please contact [email protected] to do so. We also have event space on the ground floor suitable to hire out for a range of different events. Please contact [email protected] to view this space.

Looking for your next creative space?๐Ÿ“ Join a dynamic community of businesses, freelancers, and creatives in the heart o...
09/01/2025

Looking for your next creative space?

๐Ÿ“ Join a dynamic community of businesses, freelancers, and creatives in the heart of Hastings at the iconic Observer Building!

โœจ Why choose us?

Vibrant networking opportunities & social events
Support a community-driven regeneration project
Access to top-notch facilities, including a serviced kitchen, meeting rooms, high-speed internet, and more!
๐Ÿข 2 units available now!

โœ… Perks:

Flexible access (6am-12am, 7 days a week)
Free tea, coffee, and fruit
Discounted CrossFit gym membership
Wheelchair accessible
๐Ÿ“ง Contact Sophie at [email protected] to book a viewing today!

Hurry, these wonโ€™t be available for long! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ•บโœจ Calling all Over 60s! Itโ€™s nearly Burns Night! โœจ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽถJoin us for a fantastic afternoon at our Danceaway! Step back in t...
08/01/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ•บโœจ Calling all Over 60s! Itโ€™s nearly Burns Night! โœจ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽถ

Join us for a fantastic afternoon at our Danceaway! Step back in time and groove to the classics with the unforgettable vocals of singer Ritchie Lee!

๐Ÿ“… Date: January 17, 2025
๐Ÿ•› Time: 12 PM - 3 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road, TN34 1DT

This event is exclusively for our Over 60s community and is fully accessible, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun! Enjoy a licensed bar, coffee, and delicious food available for purchase.

๐Ÿ’ท Entry Fee: ยฃ5 at the door

Donโ€™t miss out on a day filled with laughter, dancing, and nostalgia! Tag your friends and get ready to dance the day away! ๐ŸŽถโค๏ธ

18/12/2024

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Hastings Commons team! We thank you for your support this year and look forward to a productive community-focused 2025!

With thanks to our OBX kickstarter Mickal for his merry Christmas animation ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

Christmas opening hours!
Just a reminder that the Observer Building will be closed to all for a deep clean from 5pm on Christmas Eve and will reopen at 8am on the January 2nd 2025. The mini Common Room will be closed from this Friday 20th December, reopening on the 6th January 2025.

We love this!
13/12/2024

We love this!

๐ŸŽ‰ Introducing Our New Look!

Weโ€™re excited to unveil the brand-new logo for CrossFit 1066โ€”a fresh update as we continue to grow and evolve.

What do you think of the new design? ๐Ÿ’ช

While smaller groups can't solve the current housing crisis entirely, they are  a vital part of the solution, taking sma...
11/12/2024

While smaller groups can't solve the current housing crisis entirely, they are a vital part of the solution, taking small positive steps towards making a real difference. Read more about Dr Jess Steele, the blueprint for further developments - Rock House - (which ten years later is still going strong), and our next steps offering affordable housing within the historic Observer Building here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ywgd60195o.amp

Dr Jess Steele put her money into a project providing affordable homes to people in her community.

07/12/2024
๐ŸŽ‰โœจ We are so excited to welcome these fabulous stallholders to our Christmas Market this weekend! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›๏ธ Join us for a magi...
06/12/2024

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ We are so excited to welcome these fabulous stallholders to our Christmas Market this weekend!

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›๏ธ Join us for a magical day filled with unique finds, local talent, and festive cheer!

Check out our amazing vendors Facebook accounts before you arrive and know what to hunt for:

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Latibulumlumen
https://www.facebook.com/MakuSheepskin
https://www.facebook.com/MarysMagicalBox
https://www.facebook.com/wordsmithdesign.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/kezniques
https://www.facebook.com/joybellefinds
https://www.facebook.com/inktrondesign
https://www.facebook.com/insideandgarden
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087791330244 (Perky Pins)
https://www.facebook.com/BillGreenheadArt
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063367741567 (Liam Willis Photography)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556659994964 (Wonky Log Creations)
https://www.facebook.com/projectartworks
https://www.facebook.com/ParkCeramics
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565481431681 (Stems and Twine)
https://www.facebook.com/ArabicHomeCookedFood
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081825560275 (Nefises Accessories)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429113727808769 (Allthingsspoon)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067621143217 (Elsieโ€™s Tea Towel Fundraiser)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1460841977928564 (Martell Art and Craft)
https://www.facebook.com/smallbatchbabka
Other stall holders not on Facebook:
Anita Kelsey Creations
Pod
Underwrapsart
Ian Land Photography
Nom Nom Skincare
Harper Fairbrass Illustration
Dee Harvey Pottery
Catherine Hambridge Jewellery
Sassy Luke Artworks
Bracherโ€™s Garden
Nomad Surplus Luxury Textiles Ltd
The Lotus Flower
Ellie Rose Print
Cath Tajima Powell Ceramics
Hooecrofters
Kiaz Designs
Sherry Clark
MC Brayham
Basilโ€™s Fungi Farm

All Stall Holdersโ€™ Instagram Handles:











skincareharps
pins
greenheadart



















Other stall holders not on Instagram:
Wonky Log Creations
Elsieโ€™s Tea Towel Fundraiser
Martell Art and Craft
Sherry Clark
MC Brayham

Come support local artisans and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones (or a little something for yourself!). ๐ŸŽโค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Date: This weekend
๐Ÿ“ Location: Observer Building
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 11am - 5pm

Letโ€™s make this holiday season special together! โœจ

๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป Donโ€™t forget to tag your shopping buddies and spread the word!

03/12/2024

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ Get ready to Dance Away at the Observer Building this Thursday! โœจ๐ŸŽ‰

Join us for a fabulous Christmas-themed dance party hosted by the one and only DJ Ritchie Lee! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ Bring your friends along and letโ€™s dance the afternoon away together in our huge event space filled with fun, laughter, and festive cheer!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: This Thursday
๐Ÿ“ Location: Observer Building
โฐ Time: 12-3pm ยฃ5 on the door

Donโ€™t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with great music, dancing, and amazing company! Letโ€™s make this a memorable holiday gathering! ๐ŸŽถโค๏ธ

Tag your friends and spread the word! We canโ€™t wait to see you all there!

We are thrilled to welcome you all to The Observer Building this weekend for our much-anticipated Christmas Market! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“ P...
02/12/2024

We are thrilled to welcome you all to The Observer Building this weekend for our much-anticipated Christmas Market! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“ Plan your visit and check out other fantastic markets happening in Hastings, including The Refugee Buddy Project: Hastings, Rother & Wealden
at Hastings Museum The Yard at Waterworks Road.

The town will be alive with festivities!

Discover some of finest small businesses and talented creatives showcasing their amazing products! ๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ

Hereโ€™s a sneak peek of the incredible vendors youโ€™ll find at our market:

๐ŸŒŸ Latibulum Lumen (https://www.facebook.com/Latibulumlumen)
๐ŸŒŸ Maku Sheepskin (https://www.facebook.com/MakuSheepskin)
๐ŸŒŸ Mary's Magical Box (https://www.facebook.com/MarysMagicalBox)
๐ŸŒŸ Wordsmith Design (https://www.facebook.com/wordsmithdesign.co.uk)
๐ŸŒŸ Kezniques (https://www.facebook.com/kezniques)
๐ŸŒŸ Joy Belle Finds (https://www.facebook.com/joybellefinds)
๐ŸŒŸ Inktron Design (https://www.facebook.com/inktrondesign)
๐ŸŒŸ Inside and Garden (https://www.facebook.com/insideandgarden)
๐ŸŒŸ Perky Pins (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087791330244)
๐ŸŒŸ Bill Greenhead Art (https://www.facebook.com/BillGreenheadArt)
๐ŸŒŸ Liam Willis Photography (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063367741567)
๐ŸŒŸ Wonky Log Creations (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556659994964)
๐ŸŒŸ Project Art Works (https://www.facebook.com/projectartworks)
๐ŸŒŸ Park Ceramics (https://www.facebook.com/ParkCeramics)
๐ŸŒŸ Stems and Twine (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565481431681)
๐ŸŒŸ Arabic Home Cooked Food (https://www.facebook.com/ArabicHomeCookedFood)
๐ŸŒŸ Nefises Accessories (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081825560275)
๐ŸŒŸ Allthingsspoon (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429113727808769)
๐ŸŒŸ Elsieโ€™s Tea Towel Fundraiser (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067621143217)
๐ŸŒŸ Martell Art and Craft (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1460841977928564)
- Anita Kelsey Creations
- Pod
- Underwrapsart
- Ian Land Photography
- Nom Nom Skincare
- Harper Fairbrass Illustration
- Dee Harvey Pottery
- Catherine Hambridge Jewellery
- Sassy Luke Artworks
- Bracherโ€™s Garden
- Nomad Surplus Luxury Textiles Ltd
- The Lotus Flower
- Ellie Rose Print
- Cath Tajima Powell Ceramics
- Hooecrofters
- Kiaz Designs
- Sherry Clark
- MC Brayham

Join us for a weekend filled with festive cheer, unique gifts, and local talent!

We can't wait to see you there! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถโค๏ธ

Join us for a Christmas Danceaway! Step back in time and groove to the classics at our Danceaway. Get ready to dance the...
28/11/2024

Join us for a Christmas Danceaway!

Step back in time and groove to the classics at our Danceaway. Get ready to dance the day away to the unforgettable vocals of singer Ritchie Lee! There will be festive tunes and possibly even mulled wine to enjoy on the dancefloor!

Please note this event is for over 60s only. The venue is fully accessible. There will be a licensed bar with food and coffee available to purchase.

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Join us for 2 days of CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MAGIC! โœจ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ“… Dates: 7th & 8th December  ๐Ÿ•” Time: 11 AM - 5 PM  ๐Ÿ“ Location: The ...
25/11/2024

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Join us for 2 days of CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MAGIC! โœจ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿ“… Dates: 7th & 8th December
๐Ÿ•” Time: 11 AM - 5 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road, TN34 1DT

Get ready to explore a variety of fantastic stalls featuring unique gifts, delicious food, and mulled wine to keep you warm! ๐Ÿท๐ŸŽ

(Fully accessible)

Donโ€™t miss out on the festive fun! Tag your shopping buddies and spread the word! ๐ŸŒŸ

Looking for a present with a difference this year? Why not go for our Christmas gifting bundle of OB centenary presents?...
20/11/2024

Looking for a present with a difference this year? Why not go for our Christmas gifting bundle of OB centenary presents? Featuring:

-one copy of 'Back from the Brink - The Observer Building: its rise, fall & rescue'

-one limited edition enamel OB centenary pin badge

-4x greeting cards (with 2 different designs and blank for your own messages)

Bundles can be posted or collected from the OB. See the link in our bio to purchase:

https://theobserverbuilding.org.uk/shop/

Hurry! Open until 5pm or all day tomorrow!
16/11/2024

Hurry! Open until 5pm or all day tomorrow!

Thereโ€™s this to look forward to at the weekend!
14/11/2024

Thereโ€™s this to look forward to at the weekend!

Over 45+ designer makers from East Sussex are taking part, bringing textiles, stationary, ceramics, apothecary & many giftable items that are low price for Christmas โญ๏ธ

๐Ÿ”” Christmas trees & wreaths will be available to pre order along with dried flower displays

๐Ÿคถ Christmas Elf Imogen from Radiator Arts Hastings will be giving away childrenโ€™s books donated from our friends Hastings Book Festival

๐ŸŽ„Christmas Raffle with prizes from our Designer Makers with proceeds going to White Ribbon

Organised by James Matthew Thomas

11/11/2024

๐ŸŒŸโœจ What a fantastic time we had at Danceaway last Friday at The Observer Building Hastings! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

It was heartwarming to see so many of our amazing over 60s community come together to dance, have fun, and create new friendships.

๐Ÿ’– This event is all about alleviating loneliness and fostering connections, and we couldn't be happier with the turnout!

If you were there, check out this 12-minute video and see if you can spot yourself! ๐Ÿ“น๐Ÿ‘€

Letโ€™s keep the spirit of togetherness alive and continue to support each other in our wonderful community.

Tag your friends and share your favorite moments in the comments! Together, we can keep building these beautiful connections! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿค

Follow The Observer Building for news on the next Danceaway early December!

04/11/2024

In October, Hastings Commons Community Land Trust (HCCLT) members Jan and Pam took the initiative to host an unforgettable 60s Danceaway event at the Observer Buildingโ€™s main event space. With just a ยฃ1 membership to โ€ฆ

Over 45+ designer makers from East Sussex are taking part, bringing textiles, stationary, ceramics, apothecary & many gi...
01/11/2024

Over 45+ designer makers from East Sussex are taking part, bringing textiles, stationary, ceramics, apothecary & many giftable items that are low price for Christmas โญ๏ธ

๐Ÿ”” Christmas trees & wreaths will be available to pre order along with dried flower displays

๐Ÿคถ Christmas Elf Imogen from Radiator Arts Hastings will be giving away childrenโ€™s books donated from our friends Hastings Book Festival

๐ŸŽ„Christmas Raffle with prizes from our Designer Makers with proceeds going to White Ribbon

Organised by James Matthew Thomas

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