Local Paralympian becomes ambassador for Kent charity
A TONBRIDGE athlete turned Team GB Paralympian and double European gold medallist has become an ambassador for Compaid, a disability charity in Paddock Wood. Zak Skinner was born with a genetic visual impairment called ocular albinism, and began his training at Tonbridge Athletic Club, before moving to Loughborough for further coaching. Despite its challenges, Zak’s […]
Charity walk aims to bring relief to flood-hit Pakistan
A SOUTHBOROUGH charity is hoping to raise £1,000 following the recent news of flooding in Pakistan that has seen one-third of the country submerged. The Jamil Trust, set up by Nasir Jamil, conducted a five-kilometre charity walk earlier this month to raise money for the stricken country, which raised more than £500. Around £200 was […]
Legal secretary has made the shortlist in paralegal awards
A TUNBRIDGE WELLS-based legal secretary has been named as a finalist in the in this year’s National Paralegal Awards. Ellie Sawyer from Loch Law, part of Loch Associate’s Group’s, has been named as best newcomer in the prestigious awards. Ms Sawyer, who was ‘highly commended’ at last year’s awards, joined Loch Law in 2017 as […]
Community café opens at centre for young adults
A Tonbridge day service for young adults with learning disabilities has opened a coffee shop to help boost their employability. The new café at the Upz and Downz day centre has recruited its young adults to assist in the running of the venue, taking on tasks from wiping down tables and loading the dishwasher, to […]
School team is victorious in Tonbridge
A team of parents from Claremont Primary School beat 21 other teams to win the 2022 Tonbridge Dragon Boat race earlier this month. On Sunday, September 4 the Tonbridge Lions Club Annual Dragon Boat Race took place on the River Medway in the centre of Tonbridge. The crowds took advantage of a beautiful day and […]
Ashdown Forest is UK’s fifth most ‘Instagrammable’
Young people are visiting England’s woodlands and open spaces more than ever before, as a new appreciation for natural spaces sweeps across Instagram, with Ashdown Forest reaching the top five of the most-snapped woodland spots. Visitors to the ancient area of heathland in East Sussex have shared photos and posts of the forest more than […]
Enter the dragons – boat races return to Bewl and the Medway
The famous Dragon Boat Race returned to Kent’s Bewl Water at the weekend as around 60 crews raced over a 250-metre course in the bid to raise money for charity. The event has taken part on the reservoir – the largest stretch of inland open water in the South East – since 1998. Over the […]
Welcome to the wonderful world of Belgian beer
In his monthly column Alex Greig of the Fuggles bars and bottle shop picks his top Belgian brews for you to try… Belgian Beer Weekend has recently taken place in Brussels. It’s a weekend-long celebration of the wonderful world of Belgian beer. Held in Grand Place, the event features over 500 beers from 50 brewers […]
County estate plan potting shed project to grow future revenues
A country estate in Tunbridge Wells plans to turn some under-utilised outbuildings into holiday cottages as part of a wider plan to grow revenues for the future. The brick-built potting sheds at Salomons Estate in Broomhill Road were part of a large glasshouse built in 1888-90, and were originally a place for gardening staff to […]
Commons was in shock after the news of Her Majesty’s death
I was in the House of Commons last Thursday lunchtime when a chill spread across the Chamber as it became obvious, through whispered words to the new Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, that something grave was happening. By the time the BBC had confirmed the news that Her Majesty had died, early […]
