Why drinking these beers is a heavenly experience
Trappist Beer is an area of the drinks word that many see as a bit mystical or magical. To be classed as an ‘Authentic Trappist Product’ – or Trappist Brewery requires you to meet some certain conditions. The main criteria is that the beer is produced under the supervision of the Monks or Nuns, that […]
Artistic endeavour
The Rose Hill pupil’s work was selected from over 160 entries from children aged 6 to 13 from over 70 of the world’s leading schools for iart 2022. The contest asked children to submit a piece of artwork which represented something or someone who inspired them. Olivia chose to make a portrait of WW2 diarist […]
Exam success for students
Hilden Grange has announced that its pupils have enjoyed a year of outstanding scholarship success with a total of 21 awards won by pupils in Years 6 and 8. Seven boys won academic scholarships to Tonbridge School and three were awarded Tonbridge School Music Scholarships. In addition to this academic awards were gained for Sevenoaks, […]
WI wants to bring more local women together
They have a packed programme arranged up to March 2023 including Ian Beavis talking about The Amelia Scott and its collections; Jan Parsons advising how not to be a victim of crime, scams and theft; Chris McCooey relating the scandals of Kent and Sussex; Eithne Hudson talking about Christmas decorations and so much more. They […]
Runner takes on the London Marathon in father’s memory
Sophie Nutt, 26, says she has waited 14 years to take part in the event after father, Simon, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008. Almost 9,000 people die of the disease every year, with only 7 per cent surviving more than five years after diagnosis. Ms Nutt said that pancreatic cancer research had been historically […]
Tonbridge schoolboys rocket to success in national competition
‘Team Traffic Cone’ met the 2022 mission requirements, which required each team to design, build and launch a model rocket carrying two raw eggs, which would return safely to ground within 44 seconds. Teams also had to make a presentation to judges about the design and build of their rockets, reflecting on challenges and findings […]
Plea to bring back Morris dancers following Platinum Jubilee success
The Iron Spring Morris, which took part in the recent celebrations to mark 70 years of Her Majesty the Queen being on the throne, saw experienced local dancers come together to perform for the celebrations, but now the organisers are hoping to re-establish a permanent ‘side’ in town. “There was a long-standing group, the Royal […]
TW Fringe returns…
TW Fringe, modelled on the world-famous Scottish capital’s arts festival, will see hundreds of events take place across Tunbridge Wells until July 17. The two-week extravaganza returns to scores of venues in the town ranging from local pubs to community halls, churches, The Forum and The Pantiles. There will be a mixture of free and […]
Co-working sessions for ‘kindred spirits’ begin at the Zero Waste
The Zero Waste Company’s café is a central part of the business, and daytime workers have always been welcome, Zero Waste Company co-owner Holly Watson told the Times. In fact, she added, it was conversations with one regular customer, Jennifer Cooper of Jennifer Cooper Time Saver consultancy, which sparked the idea for the new project. […]
Chamber of Commerce joins forces with county hall for its 2022 awards
The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce annual business awards has started its yearly call for the best companies in the county, inviting entries in ten categories. KCC is a partner in the event for the first time, offering a bigger and more official stamp of approval to the regional businesses being recognised. Similar to the […]
