“Our passion is people and food”
Eileen Leahy catches up with Daniel and Lisa Hatton to chat about another successful year for their food and drink business, which has seen them open the Deer Park Café in Eridge and expand their offering in both Hattons on The Pantiles and their fine dining events company. They also exclusively reveal why they decided […]
Festive fun and laughter at Lord’s Taverners fundraiser
Last Wednesday (December 6), the West Kent Lord’s Taverners hosted its festive lunch at The Spa Hotel. More than 180 members, business partners and guests of the West Kent Region of the Lord’s Taverners – which is headed up by Dinah Morgan and David Carter – were present at the event which was hosted by […]
Take the time to slow down at Christmas
In her regular feature, Times wellbeing guide, Lucy Parker, from Flow Tunbridge Wells, invites you to slow down and smell the Christmas roses! Have you noticed how things tend to speed up in mid-December as we all race towards the finishing line of Christmas Day? Although, of course, there is no line and it’s […]
Pupils enjoy a memorable and noteworthy school trip to Belgium
In a harmonious journey of music, history, and sweet indulgence, the Rose Hill School Choir embarked on a memorable tour to Belgium recently. The tour, led by the co-ed prep school’s Director of Music, Elisa Harrod, was deemed to be ‘an extraordinary experience’ for the students, leaving indelible impressions on both performers and audiences alike. […]
Christmas spirit
Local illustrator Jessica Harrison is the talented artist behind this year’s official RTW Together Christmas posters. Eileen Leahy spoke to her about how the project came about and what she loved most about capturing the festive spirit in some of our town’s most famous landmarks… Congratulations on your wonderful illustrations of Tunbridge Wells which […]
The look of luxe
The Beacon has launched a collection of stunning new bedrooms, all of which have been designed by the talented local interior design business SGS Designs. SO magazine was invited along to the venue for an exclusive tour of its six new luxurious suites… Ever since the I’ll Be Mother Group took it over The […]
Tis the season to stress less
With Christmas comes a little chaos as we struggle to finish those to-do lists and ensure our children aren’t disappointed if they don’t get the present from Santa they wanted. But, says local Intuitive Healer, Reiki Master/Teacher and Crystal Therapist Emma Sims, by learning to curb stress levels or anxiety you can help to create […]
Exceptional expertise
Collins & Sons is one of the world’s most famous fine jewellers, courtesy of its exceptional craftsmanship and affiliation with the late Queen, who awarded founder Harry Collins with the Royal Warrant. Since he retired, his son Josh has taken over running the business. Here he gives Eileen Leahy an exclusive behind the scenes tour […]
Deck the halls…
Christmas is award-winning florist Kerrie Bridger’s favourite time of year. It’s also one of her busiest, as she helps spread a touch of floral magic to homes all around Tunbridge Wells. Rachael Hale visited Highgate Florist and Flower School in Rotherfield to find out more… Why do you love Christmas so much, Kerrie? I’ve […]
“We love knowing we are making memories for years to come…”
Star of stage and screen, Rita Simons, (pictured top left) who formerly played the Eastenders character Roxy Mitchell, will be appearing in Beauty and the Beast, this year’s pantomime at the Assembly Hall Theatre. Ben Cornwell spoke to Rita to find out about her character The Enchantress and what it is like to be spending […]
