Christmas shopping started officially in Hastings last Thursday in a flurry of snow provided by LXFX. Three high powered foam ‘snow effect’ machines created a white blanket across Priory Meadow Square at the annual Late Night Christmas Shopping and Ice Rink Opening Event.
Thousands of shoppers, visitors and residents gathered in Priory Meadow Square to watch the festivities. John Hough, Manager of Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, said: “It went really well this year and we were lucky to have good weather. There must have been thousands who came, more than last year, when it was a bit stormy.”