Read So Magazine August 2021

Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 4th August 2021

Revellers brave rain for Mela festival of diversity and culture

Despite rain showers and a few last-minute changes to the line-up, organisers say it did not dampen people’s spirits, and they were ‘delighted’ to have put the event on after it had to be cancelled last year due to Covid. RAIN DANCE: Festivalgoers enjoy a break from the showers The festival was organised in partnership […]
Ricky Gervais to return to the Assembly Hall

The star, who has recently enjoined success with Netflix show Afterlife, is to appear at the Assembly Hall Theatre in August. The creator of The Office, Extras, and Derek is returning to the 1,000-seat venue as part of a warm-up for his sixth stand-up tour, ‘SuperNature’. Considered one of the most influential British comedians of […]
Gym franchise comes to town

The Shredquarters in Kingstanding Retail Park, Tunbridge Wells, is the fifth gym in the company’s franchise. The new centre had its official opening on Monday [August 2], but held an open day first to demonstrate its ‘small group circuit based high intensity’ workouts. Shredquarters offers strength based workouts, boxing, yoga, as well as full body […]
All change at Kent public relations agency

Maxim PR, based in Grosvenor Road, has promoted long-standing members of staff Rachel Knight and Erica Jones to the board of directors, with equity in the business. The agency was established by Andrew Metcalf and Philip Jones in 1995, and the move coincides with Philip’s decision to step back from day-to-day management, although he will […]
Brewery’s barn burns down after being struck by lightning

Fire crews were called to the Good Things Brewing Company Ltd in Sandhill Lane off the Eridge Road near Crowborough on Sunday (July 25). East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said the blaze broke out around 1pm and six fire engines and a control unit were sent to the scene. Local people were asked to […]
Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 28th July 2021

“When it comes to sourcing and serving the best steaks around we know exactly what we’re doing”

STEAK is One Warwick Park Hotel’s new flagship restaurant. Located in Chapel Place, away from the bustle of the town centre and surrounded by a cluster of artisan shops and cool bars, it’s certainly enjoyed brisk trade since it opened in April. The eaterie is headed up by renowned chef Andre Woodward and his talented […]
“Being able to write creatively helps children become better communicators”

Up until Covid struck I ran my Storymakers workshops in person, but pretty much like everything else my business was forced to go online in March 2020 as we entered into the first lockdown. Transferring to Zoom was no issue for what I do and my private weekly writing groups for kids aged 7-16 continued. […]