It was in a terrible state. Today, I have just returned from my first visit on to the renovated pier and it looked absolutely amazing. The views of Hastings from the end of the pier were fantastic and the open spaces have the potential to be used in many different ways. The visitor centre building is eye-catching and unique. A huge well done to all the people in Hastings who worked so hard to rescue the pier – you have done a brilliant job. Tim Booth Jones Grange Road Hastings Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1) Make our website your homepage at www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/ 2) Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hastingsobserver 3) Follow us on Twitter @HastingsObs 4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! The Hastings Observer - always the first with your local news. Be part of it.