New family law partner for Thomas Mansfield
LOCAL law firm Thomas Mansfield has named a Resolution-Accredited solicitor as a new partner in its family law team. Kate Rayner was previously partner at another Tunbridge Wells-based office, and will continue her specialisation in medium- to high-net-worth financial cases involving family-run businesses, shareholdings in public companies and complex trust structures. Thomas Mansfield managing partner […]
Spa Valley Railway seeks a fish and chip supplier
A MAJOR Tunbridge Wells tourist attraction has issued a call for a fish and chip supplier to provide meals for its popular series of events running throughout 2023. Spa Valley Railway’s Fish & Chip Lunch, Fish & Chip Supper and Murder Mystery Fish & Chip train services require a new supplier due to the sale […]
Manager sought for Pembury charity café
THE BLUEBELL Café in Pembury, run by disability charity Aspens, is seeking a paid manager for 30 hours a week, to run daily operations and motivate staff. The café offers experience to many of the people with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum helped by Aspens. “Being part of the Bluebell Café team will […]
Students win awards for their diamond performances
Celebrated trumpeter Alison Balsom presented awards to talented music students from local schools as part of the celebrations for Tonbridge Music Club’s Diamond Anniversary season. Last month, at Tonbridge School Chapel, as part of Tonbridge Music Club’s (TMC) Diamond Anniversary Concert, eight promising local young musicians were given awards totalling £1,600. Making the presentations […]
Why this latest exhibition has its sights set on making the fashion world more accessible and accountable
Last week The Amelia Scott launched Body Beautiful which looks at diversity on the catwalk. The Times finds out more about this revolutionary show… National Museums Scotland’s unique new fashion exhibition has opened at the Amelia Scott. The first exhibition of its kind in the world, Body Beautiful: Diversity on the Catwalk looks at […]
Toy Appeal finds a new face to ensure Christmas isn’t cancelled
AN ANNUAL appeal that provides presents for children in Tunbridge Wells who are at risk of going without at Christmas has found a new organiser to run the charity event. The Mayor’s Toy Appeal has been running in the town since 1987 and aims to ensure children in the borough that might go without due […]
Shopping centre marks 30 years but losses see its value plummet
THE flagship shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells is celebrating 30 years in the town, but a Times investigation has revealed that the ailing Royal Victoria Place (RVP) has lost half its value in the last four years and is haemorrhaging money. RVP first opened its doors on October 21, 1992, when the late Princess of […]
Dandara has just a ‘handful’ of its 1887 homes left
AN APARTMENT development that replaced the ‘unattractive’ Union House in Tunbridge Wells, has now almost sold out according to the developer behind the plans. The development, 1887 The Pantiles, was constructed by Dandara South East on the site of the former 1980s office building and has won plaudits for its heritage design, is now fully […]
A pitch-perfect match for local boys’ grammar in county football game
Year 7 pupils from Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys celebrate an impressive match result in the Kent Cup trophy for 2022… Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys’ (TWGSB) Year 7 football team have had a fantastic result in the Kent Cup. Their match in the competition took place on Friday October 21 against […]
Foodbank turns to Digitom for its new campaign videos
A TUNBRIDGE Wells-based digital agency has created a series of campaign videos for its chosen charity, Nourish Community Foodbank. Based on true stories, but with a voiceover to preserve the privacy of families and individuals, the videos by Digitom take viewers through the life-changing events which brought Nourish to the door for Eve, Natalie and […]
