Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 2nd February 2022
Spotlight on Crowborough
THE ORIGINAL source of wealth for Crowborough was its location in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), lying to the west of Ashdown Forest, which A.A. Milne used as the setting for his Winnie the Pooh stories in the 1920s. Traditionally, it has been promoted as the ‘Scotland of Sussex’, for its […]
Restaurant’s new chef proves he has what it takes to be at cutting edge…
DESPITE having its official opening delayed due to various Covid lockdowns, STEAK restaurant finally got to throw open its doors last year and since then the flagship eatery at One Warwick Park Hotel has become one of the area’s most popular. Specialising in quality cuts of rump, sirloin and filet, it is further buoyed by […]
Going Out Guide January 26 – February 1, 2022
Last week saw The Forum host ‘The Howl and The Hum’ featuring singer-songwriter Sam Griffiths, bassist Bradley Blackwell, drummer Jack Williams and guitarist Conor Hirons, as part of the Music Venue Trust’s #ReviveLive campaign, supporting live music in venues across the UK. The buy-one-get-one-free ticket deal is funded by the National Lottery (with proof of […]
Tuning up for a big birthday celebration
Here its Chair Frances Armstrong tells Eileen Leahy how it feels to have reached such a noteworthy milestone and reveals the show’s running order… THE ROYAL Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra (RTWSO) is one of the town’s most treasured musical collectives attracting hundreds to its frequent concerts and next month sees it celebrate its 100th birthday. […]
Six-year-old saved by air ambulance becomes ambassador for its charity
Now the six-year-old is an official Young Ambassador for the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), a group of young people that are tasked with raising awareness and inspiring support for the charity. Following serious injuries sustained in a traffic accident when he was just two, the Air Ambulance was able to get the […]
Thank You’ picnic earns Council ‘Hearts for the Arts’ shortlisting
The Council has been made a finalist in the UK’s Hearts for the Arts awards for Best Arts Project. By laying on performances and al fresco food in Calverley Grounds in September, with all the acts local community arts groups, TWBC offered its key workers and charitable sector a ‘lovely celebratory event with an impressive […]
Fire safety firm has another attempt to set Times Business Awards alight
Back then, Retail Fire entered the Start-up of the year, but narrowly missed out on the coveted award, but in the interim, it has been hiring, not firing, throughout the pandemic. The company, which provides fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, sprinklers and risk assessments to retailers, schools and businesses, now has engineers covering the entire […]
Advice Bureau warns people to expect a £1,600 a year hit on wages
CATWD says it is desperate for more volunteers, both advisers and trustees, to help people falling into crisis due to rising costs. Using statistics from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, CATWD acting chief officer Jennifer Jadia told the Times: “A person earning £30,000 will see their take-home pay plunge by £1,600 thanks to soaring living […]
Pub in the Park returns this summer
The food and music festival will visit Dunorlan Park on the weekend of July 8-10 and will be hosted by the celebrity chef alongside Sunday Brunch star Simon Rimmer. A variety of pubs and restaurants have been announced including brand new to Tunbridge Wells, Joshua Moroney and Mursal Saiq’s British Afghan fusion restaurant Cue Point, […]
