French lessons: local students celebrate success in national language contest
Two students from St Gregory’s Catholic School have been specially commended in the University of Oxford’s annual Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators. Eileen Leahy speaks to their French teacher Jane Barraud about the local girls’ success in this prestigious national competition… Outgoing Year 9 students Bella Tringham Jones and Libby Siddle from St […]
‘I love the idea of inspiring the younger generation through expressive art’
Lauren Bouche, a local sensory artist who loves to paint in a number of abstract ways, including with her hands and sometimes feet, has been the Artist in Residence at Langton Green Primary School during the summer term of 2023. Following her end-of-term exhibition last Thursday (July 20), Lauren spoke to Eileen Leahy about her […]
I say old chap, this play is a load of nonsense – and it’s absolutely perfect!
Trinity Theatre Club kicks off its run of a play based on the P. G. Wodehouse classic ‘The Code of the Woosters’ tonight (July 19). Helen Thorpe, the director of ‘Perfect Nonsense’ tells Eileen Leahy why audiences will be in for an evening of unbeatable raucous laughs thanks to this wonderful comic farce… Trinity […]
‘The grades awarded to our students are testament to their unwavering dedication’
Skinners’ Kent Academy students are celebrating receiving their International Baccalaureate Results. Eileen Leahy discovers more about this innovative educational programme that focuses on career-related learning… Students at The Skinners’ Kent Academy have been awarded their International Baccalaureate Career-related programme (IBCP) results. The IBCP is an innovative education programme tailored to those who want to […]
‘We love playing Tunbridge Wells – it’s always a really fun night’
As part of the TW Fringe Festival, Scummy Mummies take to the stage at the Assembly Hall theatre this Friday (July 14). It’s been almost ten years since the comedy duo began hilariously documenting the trials and errors of less-than-perfect parenting, so Eileen Leahy discovers what Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson have in store for […]
A plantsman’s paradise
This month SO’s gardening guru Tim Sykes of Gardenproud pays a visit to an inspirational garden which reignites his passion for planting… A recent trip to Aberglasney Gardens in Wales revealed just how extraordinary and varied planting can be. Aberglasney is situated on the edge of the beautiful and dramatic scenery of the Brecon […]
Small steps, big changes…
Yoga and well-being expert Lucy Parker of FLOW Tunbridge Wells tells us why ‘a flamingo a day’ really can help keep the doctor away… Many of us are gearing up for the long school holidays and all the mixed blessings that come with it. Intertwined with all the family fun times, adventures, outings, and […]
Home is where the art is…
Claire Douglas is a local interiors and DIY expert who has seen her passion for decorating on a budget develop into a successful full-time career. Here she tells Eileen Leahy all about her unique styling secrets and how you too can have a beautiful bespoke decorated home without spending a fortune… Can you start […]
Holiday workout heroes
Our resident fitness expert Sarah Gorman gives her advice on what fitness equipment to take away with you if you want to continue working out on holiday… I often get asked how I work out while I’m away. The absolute honest answer to that is…I don’t! For me a holiday is about taking a […]
Supporting local
The TN card is the Tunbridge Wells loyalty scheme that rewards shoppers for supporting local. This month its founder Jess Gibson chats to Christina Gudenian, owner of Zaven’s, the small but perfectly formed coffee, flower and gift shop on Mount Ephraim about her business Christina, eight years ago you opened your shop. Has it […]
