The housebound can now take a virtual walk through The Amelia
A ROBOT that allows people who are unable to leave their home to ‘walk’ through museums and other places has been trialled at The Amelia Scott centre. The ‘telepresence robot’, has a camera and screen, and can be controlled remotely by those people who are housebound. The trial at the Civic Way cultural centre is […]
Christmas ‘disappointing’ for Tunbridge Wells’ hospitality
Bars and restaurants hit with price hikes, rail strikes and World Cup The HOSPITALITY sector in Tunbridge Wells saw a ‘disappointing’ Christmas period, local representatives have said, after being hit by spiralling energy costs, rail strikes and even the World Cup affecting income. While this December 2022 saw better sales than two festive periods […]
Gym & tonic
SPN Director, Jaime Cooke tells SO Magazine’s Lilly Croucher all about her journey to founding SPN, how pilates changed her life and what makes her studio so different… With its pumping party tunes and Cali-chic vibes, SPN is the popular and very trendy boutique fitness studio on Camden Road, which prides itself on its […]
Culture Hub
Lilly Croucher’s edit of the month’s most entertaining events happening in January Historical Beauty Spot The weather might be cold and damp but that shouldn’t put you off doing some fun things in January. The good news is there’s plenty to see and do this month including wonderful walks out in nature, fun comedy […]
Memory choir puts on a show
MUSICAL magic was made last week at a Christmas Carol Concert, where a local choir performed popular festive songs. The Musical Memories choir show at Tonbridge Methodist Church last week was sponsored by Warners Solicitors. The choir was supported by Soprano Louise Sanders and the Hartlip Singers, with Christmas classics such as ‘Calypso Carol’, ‘Jingle […]
Arty retreat celebrates fourth birthday with classes for free
A LOCAL creative space in Tunbridge Wells is giving away four free art and music sessions to celebrate its fourth birthday. Arty Farty Retreat in Southborough is offers workshops in art, music, singing, poetry, creative writing, expression therapy and more. As part of its fourth birthday celebrations, the Retreat is giving back to the community […]
The Amelia Scott becomes town’s latest warm space
RESIDENTS who need an escape from the cold this winter are now able to use the Amelia Scott centre as it becomes the second council-owned warm space in Tunbridge Wells. The Amelia Scott is open to anyone who needs somewhere to be warm in a response to the increasing numbers of people who are struggling […]
‘No plans’ to shut Fenwick in RVP after Bond Street closure
THERE are ‘no plans’ to close the Fenwick department store in Tunbridge Wells after the flagship shop in central London was sold last week after trading for more than 130 years. Last week Fenwick confirmed that its Bond Street store, which has been trading since 1891, was to close after making fewer than half the […]
Vandals attack forest car parks following introduction of charges
PARKING signs in Ashdown Forest have been vandalised after new, controversial parking charges were introduced last month. The signs were vandalised using a black spray to obscure the payment and parking fee information, in what is believed to be a protest against the charges. Parking charges were introduced to all 45 car parks across the […]
Parents reassured as Strep A cases found in primary schools
PARENTS are being reassured that most cases of Strep A are mild, after a number of cases were found in primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria normally causes mild to severe illnesses including scarlet fever, impetigo, and strep throat, but there has been a rise in cases in children across the […]
