Eating out

This arrangement of assorted fabrics and my paper knives, paper fish knives, paper spoons and paper forks, which refuse to gradually disappear, has been inspired by the inexpensive seaside cafes and smart fashionable restaurants, that are all part of the Hastings scene.

Holidaymakers may have turned away from the traditional English bucket-and-spade holiday, but families still flock here for a weekend away or their Bank Holiday day trips. Seaside towns have learnt to recognise latest trends.

Whilst enjoying a meal of locally supplied fish and chips or viewing the Sunday roast menus, out of sight at the table tucked into the corner or seated at the table gazing out of the window, you can daydream among attractively arranged tables with neat colourful linen cloths, in spots or checks and hark back to the days, when ladies congregated in summer floral print dresses, to take afternoon tea or arrange a family picnic on the beach.