“This evening of Handel’s choral music promises to be one of great excitement and enjoyment”
AFTER two years without any performances at all due to the pandemic, Crowborough Choral Society is very much looking forward to performing Handel’s sensational music on Saturday November 20. The event will take place at St Mark’s Church, Broadwater Down in Tunbridge Wells, where we have been made very welcome. The concert starts with the […]
In the chic midwinter…
THE SOUTH EAST’S largest and most prestigious Christmas shopping event returns to The Hop Farm this coming weekend. With over 200 handpicked exhibitors selling everything from handmade jewellery and artwork to vintage treasures and delicious condiments there truly is something for everyone. “After so much time apart, we all appreciate the small pleasures in life: […]
Homes set to bring wonder to winter with light display
The two-day event encourages residents to decorate and create displays in their front windows or gardens which in turn helps to light up their neighbourhoods. light up their neighbourhoods. There is no theme so people can create anything they like that is fun, creative and eye-catching. The event takes place on Saturday, November 27 to […]
Chamber vows to fix the county’s skills shortage
The Times reported last month how Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and its Further Education partnership had been appointed as one of eight national trailblazers by the Government. The partnership secured £5.6million for Kent’s further education colleges to implement a pilot Strategic Development Fund and bring forward new courses tailored to the needs of business. […]
Developer buys up 14 shops in heart of the precinct
Evolve Estates has purchased 2-46 Calverley Road, for an undisclosed amount from a single landlord – thought to be worth millions. The 67,000 sq ft portfolio, which sits in the heart of the bustling town centre, includes high street names such as Waterstones, Fat Face, Nationwide Building Society, EE and Barclays Bank. There is also […]
Town Centre to be revitalised as part of plan to boost business
In an exclusive interview with the Times, Council Leader Tom Dawlings has revealed proposals are being drawn up to boost business in the town by reshaping the area. He admits the Royal town is facing challenges, following a shock response from a Government Minister after a visit in September. Cllr Dawlings said: “The top of […]
Get your skates on as the ice rink is back for Christmas…
In previous years, Skate Tunbridge Wells has attracted around 40,000 people, although the skate season was cut short last year when the rink had to be closed after being open for just a couple of weeks due to the Covid crisis. This year there will be two ice rinks open seven days a week in […]
Crowds return to pay respects to those who have given their all
Last year socially distanced and scaled back remembrance services had to take place due to the Covid pandemic. Following the lifting of all restrictions, Remembrance Sunday saw several thousand people descend on the War Memorial outside the Town Hall in Tunbridge Wells to join the mayor, armed services and local dignitaries in paying their respects […]
Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 17th November 2021
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Say ‘sÂ’ to #SherryWeek
Running until November 14 the global event, which is now in its eighth year, is the world’s largest celebration of sherry. Here’s our pick of the bunch… SHERRY is a fortified wine made at both low latitude (36°) and low altitude (0–90 metres above sea level) in an area called the ‘Marco de Jerez,’ a […]
