Hundreds of fantastic pictures were sent in and here we have chosen 25 of them that sum up 2020 for Hastings residents. Pictures ranged from beautiful sunsets and local scenes to photos of loved ones and nature. Many of them reflect how different 2020 has been for each and everyone for us and how priorities and interests have had to adapt to the changes we have faced. You can see all the pictures by visiting our Facebook post here.
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Chloe Velma Finan's photograph of Bottle Alley
. The way we now work
A new kind of adjusted work attire - picture sent in by Hayley Brown
. Lest we forget
The poppy car pictured on Bexhill seafront by Jeff Penfold Photo: Jeff Penfold
. Looking for signs
Jade Alicia Graham wrote: "In August we were sat outside in Hastings in the heat wave. A tiny bit of rain came over and this rainbow formed. We think it looked like a peace sign." Photo: Jade Alicia Graham
. Appreciating our beautiful town
Marcus Cook took this photo of Hastings Old Town from the St Clements Caves. Photo: Marcus Cook
. New life
Cheyenne Mischewski wrote: "In the midst of so much loss - I gave life. Photo of my lockdown baby being born in June 2020 and expertly captured by Kerry Shearer." Photo: Kerry Shearer
. Selfless acts
Vicky Freeman wrote: "My children collected nearly 400 Christmas presents for children that would otherwise not get anything or that are in emergency accommodation. They also collect food parcels and boxes of cheer for the homeless and their dogs. Here they are with just some of them." Photo: Vicky Freeman
. Movie nights with a difference
Rebecca Lovelace wrote: "My daughter enjoying her favourite film on one of our movie nights." Photo: Rebecca Lovelace
. Lockdown sea walks
Lyn Smith wrote: "My sea walks made lockdown so much easier, blessed to be living in such a beautiful place, West St Leonards." Photo: Lyn Smith
. New family members
Jasmin Wilson wrote: "Our new puppy Rupert who was born in 2020 - photo taken in Hastings." Photo: Jasmin Wilson
. First Christmas
Adele Cornwall wrote: "My baby boy's first Xmas! Despite it being a weird one, it was still special." Photo: Adele Cornwall
. Autumn skies
Giles Hart wrote: "St Leonards Promenade, while on a walk home from town during early Autumn." Photo: Giles Hart
1. The way we now work
A new kind of adjusted work attire - picture sent in by Hayley Brown
2. Lest we forget
The poppy car pictured on Bexhill seafront by Jeff Penfold Photo: Jeff Penfold
3. Looking for signs
Jade Alicia Graham wrote: "In August we were sat outside in Hastings in the heat wave. A tiny bit of rain came over and this rainbow formed. We think it looked like a peace sign." Photo: Jade Alicia Graham
4. Appreciating our beautiful town
Marcus Cook took this photo of Hastings Old Town from the St Clements Caves. Photo: Marcus Cook