Downton jewellery goes on display for Arts Society
A LITTLE bit of Downton Abbey sparkle came to town this month, when The Arts Society Pantiles saw a display of tiaras, brooches and necklaces worn by the stars of the show. So although not here in person, one could say that the likes of Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Lily James and Elizabeth McGovern have […]
Six seats up for grabs as local councillors step down or move
SIXTEEN of the Borough Council’s 48 seats are to be contested this May in an election notable for the movement of councillors: either leaving the Council or, in one case, moving to another ward. Six councillors are stepping down, including Cllr Linda Hall (Conservative – Goudhurst and Lamberhurst), first elected in May 2007, Planning Committee […]
South East Water Community Fund pays out to 100 charitable causes
One hundred good causes across Tunbridge Wells recently received a share of a £100,000 community fund that was set up by South East Water as compensation for the disruption caused by water supply issues in the area at the end of 2022. South East Water recently joined with the town’s MP, Greg Clark, at a […]
Spills and thrills for final chapter
Matthew Dann bids farewell to the John Wick movie series… The latest – and final – John Wick film has hit cinema screens, bringing this much-loved move franchise to an end. It’s particularly poignant since Lance Reddick, who played Wick’s friend Charon passed away recently. Many people will remember Reddick from The Wire, while […]
Marlborough House School given ‘Excellent’ rating by Independent Schools Inspectorate
Following a rigorous three-day Ofsted inspection, staff and governors at Marlborough House School in Hawkhurst, Kent, were delighted to be awarded with the highest rating of ‘Excellent’ in all areas in their Inspection Report, which was published in March 2023. The Prep School, which takes pupils from 2½-13 years, was praised for the pupils’ “excellent […]
It’s a kind of magic that rocked the Assembly Hall
For moments in this show, the audience might have felt themselves transported to Wembley Stadium as they were immersed in this fabulous tribute to Queen… Magic Queen, one of Europe’s top Queen tribute bands, took to the stage at the Assembly Hall on Saturday night (April 1) in a show that certainly did not […]
Stationmaster is chuffed to be named tourism superstar
A LOCAL heritage railway stationmaster has been named as a tourism superstar by the English national tourist board, winning one-third of the final vote. Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) Chief Stationmaster Geoff Colvin overtook eight rivals from across the country to win VisitEngland’s ‘Tourism Superstar Award 2023’, the heritage attraction said last week. “Geoff […]
Rusthall parents’ chair design gives hospital babies a boost
A SPECIAL chair for paediatric hospital beds is to give tiny children in intensive care the opportunity to sit up and play, thereby improving their quality of life and boosting chances of rehabilitation. The Connie Medical Chair was designed by Rusthall-based parents Russ and Vikki Banner, whose daughter, Connie, was born in 2019 with a […]
Baby 2 Baby grows to help families in need
A CROWBOROUGH-based charity that supplies baby clothing and essentials to children in need across East Sussex and the surrounding areas has come a long way since its own birth in 2018. The charity has “grown up” and extended its offers of help to children beyond the age of two, co-founder Hannah Powell told the Times. […]
New CEO announced for Royal Tunbridge Wells Together BID
Royal Tunbridge Wells Together Business Improvement District (BID) have announced the appointment of Alex Green as the new BID CEO. Alex Green was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of local cultural destination Trinity Theatre and had previously been involved in a voluntary capacity within the BID for a number of years. He then stepped in […]
