Hastings Coastal Twirlers Majorettes Troupe

Although the troupe get some of our photos and videos from members family or committee the majority come from Andrew Clifton and his brother. Here is what Andre has to say:

“Me and my brother Stephen Clifton, have been filming and taking photos of Hastings Carnival and The Hastings Coastal Twirlers, play a major part in the procession over the years we have seen the girls grow up through the ranks, the girls are always on top form, their outfits always look, amazing and in recent years I have a the pleasure of meeting Teresa Briggs one the troupe’s leaders and she has informed me that she was 15 when she first started, with Hastings Coastal Twirlers, back in the 1980s, it’s great to see that she’s still with them and hopefully getting a new generation of girls and boy’s interested. Let’s hope we can enjoy their performance for many years to come.”

What our team of valuable volunteers say

~ Teresa ~ Leader ~ Coach ~

~ Pat & Den ~

Amazing Troupe

Fantastic Community Feel

“…Since starting HCT it has been my baby, it has been through rocky times but always come out the other side stronger. I love the HCT family, I have trained over 7,000 girls and boys, well that was the count about 5 yrs ago so add more to that total. Now I have the grandchildren of girls I have trained…”

“…On the 12th January 1984, Teresa came and said she wanted to start her own troupe, both of us said go ahead, we will help you as much as we can. At 15yrs old she started Hastings Coastal Twirlers. With 12 girls she started training, their first carnival was Hastings Town Carnival which they came 1st in their category. That was the first of many successes. She took them on the exchange trips to Germany for several years, also to Chelsea Pension Hospital to entertain the pensioners. Teresa still teachers and performs with her troupe, Both of us have had to retire from the troupe but still help in the background…”

~ Sam ~

~ Michael ~

~ Maria ~

Supportive Troupe

Fantastic Community Feel

Proud to be Involved

“…I’ve been twirling since I was 9 and I joined HCT as Assistant Coach/Trainer in 2009. It was the best decision. I love teaching and seeing individuals achieve and grow their own abilities. HCT is a very supportive troupe to all different individuals needs…”

“…I started off as part of HCT as a flag boy when I was 6 I’ve gone on to be part of the committee, helping set up the music systems for displays, setting up the trucks for carnivals to. My son is in the majorettes and has recently become the current flag boy. Both my daughters where also part of
the twirlers to. I’m so proud be able to support my mum through everything she does with the troupe and to watch my children perform with her to…”

“…I joined HCT when I was 8 years old and was a twirler until my mid 30’s (minus a couple of years in my 20’s). My daughter joined when she was 7 and I became a volunteer. Lockdown was particularly hard for all and my daughter ended up leaving for a brief period, but has returned and enjoys it so
much. The troupe is supportive and inclusive to all. Although due to my own health I am not as active a volunteer as I once was but I still do my bit in the back ground to support both Teresa and the troupe. This is more than a community group, it is a Majorette family and I am proud to be a part of it as is my daughter. Long may this troupe remain…”

~ Nicky ~

~ Steph ~

Love Being Involved

Like a 2nd Family

“…Both my girls joined during the first part of 2024. One day while waiting to pick them up, I offered to help and I’ve loved being part of the troupe and watching them all shine when they perform. I smile as they are all amazing. It’s like having an extended family. I really love being involved with HCT…”

“…When I was younger, I was a part of HCT and loved it. When my girls said they wanted to do
majorettes there was only one place I wanted them to go. At HCT, they are like your 2nd family,
always there to help if you are struggling with anything. Teresa is an amazing leader and my girls love it as much as I did…”

“…I love being a part of such a close group of girls who have become like family to me. We love having fun while we train hard to get great looking results as a team!…”

“…I love being part of Hastings Coastal Twirlers because we are just like a little family and it’s always a laugh!…”

Hope

Freya

“…I love the HCT because it has given me a second family. They never judge you, they help you when you need help. So we can achieve something all together as a team like the winners that we are!…”

“…I’ve been with HCT for 12 years and I’ve loved every minute. I made lifelong friends and
experienced amazing things with the team. Everyone is so friendly and we all have a laugh
together. I always look forward to a Wednesday evening!…”

Lorissa

“…I really enjoy majorettes because it is really fun where you learn and you can do a bunch of different tricks. There is a lot of different routines, which I find good, because it means that you are not always doing the same thing. Everyone there is so lovely and Teresa always pushes everyone to be the best they can be!…”

Sophie

Pacey

“…I love being a part of an amazing team, you are never left out if you are struggling. There is always someone there to help you!…”

“…At school I don’t really fit in, but at twirling I fit in and I love it. We are all family and friends!…”

Ruby

Skye

“…Absolutely fantastic work, many thanks for the perfect collaboration so far, very much
appreciated!…”

“…Hastings Coastal Twirlers is fun and it gets me out of the house, plus it’s doing something I
love. When I feel sad, I can’t wait to go as it makes me happy as the team are fun to talk to!…”

Aurora

Aria

“…I enjoy meeting up and learning new routines and then performing them. The team feels like
family!…”

“…I love that we all work together and work hard, I enjoy the carnivals the most!…”

Maria

Kelsey

“…I joined this troupe when I was 8 years old (now in my late 40’s) and loved and still love being a part of this “family”. As well as learning a unique skill it taught me about teamwork, friendship and support. Although I am no longer a majorette I still support the troupe by helping as a volunteer and my daughter is now a majorette and I am proud that she has followed in my footsteps and that she enjoys it as much as I did. I have some life long friends and will always remain part of the Hastings Coastal Twirlers Family…”

“…I love being a part of HCT because the past 6 years I was going there, we have
formed a great community and an amazing atmosphere to be in. I do majorettes because it is something I loved doing and the memories we made!…”

Yasmin

Esmae

Daisy-Ray

“…It’s an amazing team! I love majorettes as its really fun and Teresa always wants us to try our best and I feel this group has taught me a lot!…”

“…I love HCT because we get to learn new tricks and everyone there is so kind and doesn’t let you give up!…”

“…I love Hastings Coastal Twirlers because everyone is friendly & kind and if we don’t get a trick on the first time,
everyone supports and helps you achieve it!…”

Emily

Millie

“…I enjoy learning new things and making
friends at Hastings Coastal Twirlers!…”

“…At HCT, I love that I am making friends and learning hard tricks!…”

 Cailyn

“…It’s really good and we are always learning new things! I love doing hand and arm rolls.
Teresa is very nice and wants the best for her team!…”

Mercedes

Willow

Mollie

“…It is really nice at HCT and I make new friends. I have the best teacher ever and the sweets are
really sour!…”

“…I love HCT because we get to perform all of our hard work. I also enjoy that we get to learn and perform it all with our friends!…”

“…I love that we get taught loads of new things and get to perform in carnivals and that we all work hard as a team with the best coach ever!…”

Amelia

“…I love it because its fun and interesting!…”

Pauline

Shellie

“…I was with HCT for 3yrs teaching new girls and boys basic baton work. The troop worked hard going to carnival and fates to put on a good show. HTC are a local hard working troop that depends on donations to help with transport new uniforms…”

“…12 years with HCT and 12 years well spent! Made amazing friendships, gained confidence and mostly had so much fun! There is no majorette troupe like HCT! x…”

Tasha

Keira Jade

Katie

“…I was in HCT for a good couple years when i was younger i always remember the good times of all the stuff i learned to do and all the friends i made, i found HCT helped build my confidence of being in front of people, Old town carnivals where always the best as i would help set up the van for the parade.…”

“…My time with HCT was always uplifting and like a family ! We always had a laugh no matter the weather! Made lots of memories and will always cherish the time x…”

“…HCT was a community. It taught me so much and helped me grow my confident not only in majorettes but also as a person. It taught me many skills like teamwork, communication, resilience and time management. I will forever be thankful for joining and feeling like someone who belonged there. It did defiantly test me but I built so much determination, memories and amazing experiences…”

Liz

Hollie

“…Absolutely loved my time with Hastings Coastal Twirler, we went on lots of trips for displays and carnivals, it was like having a big family and we all worked together to make events great, I have so many awesome memories, my daughter and grandsons even joined and loved it too…”

“…I was part of HCT for 7 wonderful years and in that time I gained lots of wonderful memories and made lots of lovely friends. My mum and nan used to come to training with me every week. They very much enjoyed running the tuck shop. My most favourite memory was travelling to London where me and Kayleigh performed our winning routine to eye of the tiger infront of the Chelsea pensioners. It is a very memorable moment. Thank you for giving me that opportunity.…”

 Tina

“…From the age of seven to fifteen, being a majorette was one of the most joyful and defining parts of my childhood. It wasn’t just about the routines, the uniforms, or the performances—it was about the feeling of belonging to something special. Every practice, every parade, and every shared laugh built a world that I looked forward to being part of week after week. What made it truly unforgettable were the friendships I formed along the way. We grew up together in many ways, supporting each other through nerves before performances and celebrating each other’s successes afterwards. Those friendships were filled with fun, mischief, and a strong sense of teamwork that made every moment richer. Out of all the memories, one stands out above the rest. Performing for the Chelsea Pensioners was my greatest and most meaningful moment as a majorette. It felt like such an honour to be part of something that brought joy to others, and there was a real sense of pride in that performance. Afterwards, sharing laughs and enjoying what felt like an endless supply of chocolate éclairs made the day even more special. It was simple, sweet, and full of happiness—the kind of moment you wish you could bottle up forever. Looking back, that time in my life was filled with energy, friendship, and unforgettable experiences. Being a majorette wasn’t just an activity—it was a chapter of life that shaped me and left me with memories I’ll always treasure.  I’ll end with a huge appreciation thanks to Teresa, Pat and Den x…”

Emma

Kat

Ellie

“…I have very fond memories of my time at Hastings Coastal Twirlers. The troupe was like a second family to me. We travelled far and wide performing in various carnivals, fetes and events. The fact this group is still going strong is testimony to how great it is. Teresa is a fantastic leader and I’m very proud to have been a part of the group and now look forward to seeing them perform from an outside perspective x.…”

“…I was not at HCTM for long but, I really enjoyed my time while I was. I learnt a lot and was made one of the HCT family.…”

“…Hastings Coastal Twirlers was such a special part of my childhood. It gave me an outlet to express myself, build confidence, and create memories I’ll treasure forever. I was lucky to be surrounded by the most supportive troop! It’s an experience I will cherish for a lifetime and that’s something I’ll be forever grateful for…”