Further Safe Space rolled out for Tunbridge Wells
METRO Bank is the latest local store to offer a ‘Safe Space’ refuge to those at risk of domestic abuse. The UK SAYS NO MORE campaign created Safe Spaces in 2016, making use of consultation rooms in pharmacies and banks to provide safe and discreet locations from which to reach out to friends and family, […]
Local Conservatives reject ‘unacceptable’ applicant
TUNBRIDGE Wells Conservative Association (TWCA) has rejected a membership application by a former United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) official following the emergence of his controversial social media comments and posts. As the Times reported on March 8, TWCA issued a press release last week with the news that Alun Elder-Brown had resigned all his UKIP […]
Creed’s knockout return
Creed III heralds a new era for the Rocky franchise, says Times Film Reviewer Matthew Dann… I was looking forward to seeing this film − not because I am the biggest fan of boxing movies, but because it was Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut. Having seen Jordan star in various movies, including the other […]
‘Our pupils are inspired daily by the essence of the Scouting movement’
Rose Hill pupils recently celebrated the birthday of former student and Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell and reveal how the school is motivated by his message… Pupils at one of Tunbridge Wells’ leading prep schools have marked the 166th birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, their noted former pupil who is famous for being the founder of […]
Triathlon planned for the May Bank Holiday
THE next Tonbridge Triathlon is set for the May Bank Holiday (Monday May 1), with organisers hoping for nearly 400 participants from all over the UK. The annual British Triathlon Federation-sanctioned (BTF) event is organised by Tonbridge Lions Club. Swimming and running are held at Tonbridge School, while the cycle discipline sees competitors take to […]
Wait is over for Tunbridge Wells Mela organiser to receive his MBE
THE organiser of the town’s Mela festival has finally received his MBE after being named in the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee honours last summer. Gurvinder Sandher, CEO of the Kent Equality Cohesion Council had been due to receive his award before the death of The Queen last year. However, he was eventually given his MBE […]
Grant-making organisation to help charities and groups apply for funds
THE GRANT-making organisation for Kent is planning the next of its free ‘funding clinics’ next month to help good causes access the funds it administers. Kent Community Foundation’s (KCF) Director of Grants and Impact, Natalie Smith, said charities and community groups could make the most of the March 21 event to network, discuss best practice […]
Patients enjoy a feast for the senses at first ‘dementia café’
DEMENTIA patients at Tunbridge Wells Hospital could soon be enjoying regular ‘café dates’ following the success of a pop-up event held in one of the wards recently. Funded and organised by the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) Charity, the first ‘dementia café’ was held on Valentine’s Day. The aim was to offer patients […]
Sale of Decimus Burton-designed house a boon for Tunbridge Wells museum plan
THE marketing for sale of an enormous London villa designed by Decimus Burton could not have come at a better time for a museum about the architect planned for Tunbridge Wells. According to trade and financial press reports, a loan secured on The Holme, in Regent’s Park – along with other assets – has expired, […]
National Lottery to play a big role in mental health charity expansion
FUNDING from the National Lottery will help a local mental health charity continue and expand its Hub services to reach around 500 people over the next three years. Tunbridge Wells-based Mental Health Resource provides support for over 800 people every year through four key projects, but its core Hub project helped nearly 200 people last […]
