Royal treatment
The Royal Oak Hotel in Hawkhurst is the newest addition to the Bowes Hospitality group of pubs which includes The Rock at Chiddingstone and The Leicester Arms in Penshurst. SO magazine discovers why this latest historic hostelry is such a jewel in the crown… With 12 recently refurbished bedrooms, two function rooms, dining area, […]
“We want our pupils to be ready for life after Holmewood”
SO magazine meets Ruth O’Sullivan, Head of Holmewood House School, one of the country’s leading co-ed independent prep schools for pupils aged 3-13 in Tunbridge Wells. Here she describes the exciting new initiatives taking place at the school in the coming year… It’s a very exciting time to be Head of Holmewood House. Key […]
Cutting it
A coveted competition win, a growing clientele, unique products, a super chic salon and a wealth of experience and talent in its team, it is no wonder Hidden Hair on Little Mount Sion is proving to be a cut above… Hidden Hair salon opened exactly one year and wow, what a 12 months it […]
Uncorking another sparkling success
Squerryes Vineyard on why this summer’s unpredictable weather is set to result in another fine vintage and how you can be part of their special Harvest tours and tastings… At Squerryes Vineyard in Westerham, Kent, the warm burst of September sunshine arrived at just the right time to allow the fruit to ripen perfectly […]
A royal welcome
In his column for October, Tim Sykes of Gardenproud takes a trip down to the coast to enjoy the gardens of Walmer Castle… A short journey from Tunbridge Wells to Walmer near Deal in Kent reveals the wonders of Walmer Castle and the delightful gardens that surround it. Walmer, is one of the three […]
Staff and students enhance their learning experience with new state-of-the-art tech
North Kent College in Tonbridge has launched some exciting new immersive technology to benefit both its students and teachers. The Times finds out more about this new way of learning and sharing information… North Kent College has unveiled a series of immersive classrooms that will connect its four campuses Tonbridge, Hadlow, Dartford and Gravesend. […]
Grape expectations to be found at this stunning local vineyard
Squerryes hosts its October Oyster Festival this Saturday (October 14) and is also offering wine lovers the opportunity to participate in a harvest tour. Eileen Leahy finds out more about these special events… Squerryes Vineyard will be throwing open its doors to visitors this coming Saturday (October 14), between 12pm and 5pm to enjoy […]
Fancy dress order of the night at tribute to popular singer
Guests gathered at the Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday (October 7) for a night of music to honour the memory of a well-known local band member. David Keighley, who was a singer and guitarist with the Heartbeats, wanted his last gig to be for the Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre. He had been a […]
Tuning up for an exciting new season of music concerts
This coming Saturday (October 14), Tonbridge Music Club’s 61st season gets underway. Here, member and spokesperson Rachel Davies tells the Times what’s on the bill… The nights are drawing in and autumn is here, and happily that means that Tonbridge Music Club’s 2023/24 Season is about to begin. This year is its 61st and […]
Revealing the next chapter for this popular local literary festival…
This Friday and Saturday (October 13 and 14) the Cranbrook Literature Festival returns for its fourth edition. Its Director Christine Newman tells Eileen Leahy more about the event, which was once biennial, but thanks to its success will now be held annually. She also reveals the authors on the literary bill for 2023… The […]
