Warning of fire risk as the Commons are ‘tinder dry’
The conservators of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons say the beauty spots in the town are ‘tinder dry’ and are warning people not to light fires or use barbecues. Due to lack of rainwater, many areas of the Common are so dry, there are fears a fire could easily spread and even impact buildings in […]
All aboard the Spa Valley Railway for its 25th birthday celebrations
One of Tunbridge Wells’ most popular heritage attractions is about to celebrate a quarter of a century of operations in the town. The Spa Valley Railway, based at the old Tunbridge Wells West station in Linden Park is planning a 25th anniversary four-day gala at the end of this month. Over four days from Friday, August […]
Reservoirs are running low
The Southeast’s biggest reservoir, Bewl Water at Lamberhurst, which normally holds over 31 billion litres of water and supplies both Southern Water and South East Water customers, is at just 64 per cent capacity. Kent and Sussex water provider South East Water (SEW) stores about 70 per cent of its water as groundwater but is […]
Take your tastebuds on a fruity beer adventure for this summer
In his monthly column for the Times, Fuggles founder Alex Greig waxes lyrical about the ever-growing trend for fruity beers – which he says are just perfect to sip on in the sunshine… The last few years have seen a few trends emerge in the world of craft beer here in the UK. Alongside heavily hopped, […]
Going Out Guide August 10 – August 17
It’s a summer of science and technology across the borough, with the tech-themed Summer Reading Challenge in the libraries, and a goldmine of free public events about science, gimmicks and gadgets. Appearing last Wednesday in the Upper Atrium of the Amelia Scott building, next to the teen and adult library section, award-winning children’s author Vashti Hardy explained […]
The training academy that’s a cut above the rest
North Kent College has just announced that the prestigious Lee Stafford hairdressing Academy is coming to North Kent College’s Tonbridge campus from September 2022. The Times finds out more… North Kent College are expanding their Lee Stafford Academy which brings world class hair education to North Kent College’s Tonbridge campus from September. Currently running at […]
Ready, Teddy, Go as reward card offers free summer trail
IF YOU go down to the shops this month, you’re sure of a big surprise, for every bear that ever there was… will be in the TN Card summer treasure trail. Independent shops that have signed up to local reward initiative, the TN Card, have laid on a summer activity trail that offer sweets and […]
Lions bring back the classics for summer
IT’S been a vintage summer for the Tonbridge Lions, with a concert of beloved musical standards as part of a memory project, and a classic car tour. The Musical Memories choir, a Tonbridge Lions project for those with or without memory issues, performed golden oldies such as ‘Bangers and Mash’, ‘Moon River’ and ‘Bring Me […]
Disabled schoolboy becomes new star of Asda uniform ads
A local schoolboy has become one of the faces of an inclusive school uniform marketing campaign by a leading supermarket chain. George Tappenden from Tunbridge Wells, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, adds a twist to ‘back to school’ in Asda’s ‘Uniform for the People’ adverts, spinning joyfully in his powerchair along with his […]
Crystal store aims to add some sparkle to High Street
Omkara, on Castle Street, was started by Roger Kavan after he spotted a gap in the market in the town. He told the Times: “I’ve been a wholesaler in electronics for 45 years, but my business has been decimated since they started selling TVs in supermarkets. Interest “My sister is a jewellery designer and she […]
