An eye for detail…
Justine Hodgson-Barker of local interior design business Barkerdesign tells Eileen Leahy what inspires her unique, eye-catching work and reveals the inspiration behind two stunning recent projects… When I first interviewed Justine of Barkerdesign a couple of years ago she told me that interior design was ‘all about personality’ for her. Well, the talented designer, who […]
Suspicious minds: So, whodunnit in this Christie classic?
From Wednesday February 28 to Saturday March 2, Trinity Theatre Company will be putting on its performance of Agatha Christie’s whodunnit classic A Murder is Announced. Here, the cast gather conspiratorially to reveal more about the play and its fascinating plot… Nothing out of the ordinary ever happens in Chipping Cleghorn, a quintessentially English village […]
“We deeply believe in the importance of taking time to look after yourself”
BlendFit Retreats was recently created by personal trainer and fitness educator Sarah Gorman with the help of her friend and fellow businesswoman Sam Hipperson. Here the pair tell Eileen Leahy all about their second BlendFit Retreat which takes place in East Sussex over the weekend of March 1-4 and promises to be an exceptional experience […]
Guiding you through the steps you need to take when a loved one dies
Discussing end of life planning can feel extremely difficult, yet understanding the practicalities of what needs to be done when a loved one dies is important, as many different scenarios could play out and there are normally only a few weeks to manage this process and arrange their funeral. Simon and Rebecca Welham – the […]
Foodies Festival to serve up a star-studded line-up
SISTER Sledge ft Kathy Sledge, Peter Andre, and Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra have been announced among the line-up for the 2024 Tunbridge Wells Foodies Festival. Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day festival will be visiting Dunorlan Park for the first time from July 5-7. There will also be live cooking demonstrations from MasterChef champions, Tom Rhodes and […]
“We try to do things differently here”
Lorenzo Colangelo sits down with Eileen Leahy to tell her about why his successful salon The Gallery is shaping the future of hairdressing by relying on traditional values and cutting-edge techniques… he Gallery on London Road in Southborough is something of a hairdressing institution. It was established in 1982 by Toni Colangelo, a trained barber […]
Town Hall appoints Hub Manager as first phase of co-working project opens
THE revitalisation of the historic Town Hall building in Tunbridge Wells is well underway with the first phase of the new co-workspace opening to the public on February 12. The building, which has undergone extensive refurbishment, is being opened in phases over 12 months as works progress and more space becomes available. Phase one has […]
Celebrity line-up announced for Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival
TODAY the Times can exclusively reveal that the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival for 2024 will see a slew of major household names from both the stage and screen headlining this year’s event. The organisers of this popular festival, now in its third year, revealed to this newspaper yesterday that comedian Lenny Henry, broadcaster Michael Palin […]
Eating conscientiously and mindfully is the fourth pillar of your personal wellbeing…
Lucy Parker of Flow Tunbridge Wells looks at the benefits of a healthy diet… I’d like to make it clear from the outset that I’m no expert in nutrition. I’m not a trained nutritionist and have zero qualifications in the field. Why then am I writing here about nutrition and offering my recommendations? Well, besides […]
“I’ve always had a deep love and appreciation for the natural world”
The TN card is the Tunbridge Wells loyalty scheme that rewarding shoppers for supporting local. This month its founder Jess Gibson chats to Anita Graham, Medical Herbalist and owner of apothecary shop and clinic The Herbal Dispensary on Castle Street, Tunbridge Wells… Anita, congratulations on your beautiful new premises in Tunbridge Wells. How long have […]
