Headaches for staff and employers as more strikes impact workplace
INDUSTRIAL action could continue to disrupt more than just business operations – staff relations could also end up strained if expectations about time off work are unclear. Upcoming industrial action is expected from teachers in the NEU union on March 15-16, and by RMT workers on Southeastern Railway on March 16, 18 and 30 March […]
People behind the scenes play a starring role in staging gala event
the Times Business Awards not only showcases local companies and entrepreneurs every year, but also draws on the services of the business community to stage the event. Behind the scenes, two of the Tunbridge Wells-based business people getting ready for the gala event on March 30 are international photographer David Bartholomew and the team at […]
Discover this leading independent school
Set within 47 acres of East Sussex countryside near Robertsbridge is Vinehall School – a leading co-educational day, boarding school and nursery providing an outstanding education for children between the ages of 2 and 13. The school produces children who are not only academically strong, but instils in them a strong sense of purpose and […]
‘Buying Fairtrade ensures farmers are being paid a fair price and supported with the challenges of a changing climate’
Tunbridge Wells is currently celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight. On until March 12, the town’s Fairtrade Fortnight events have been focusing on biodiversity and the climate crisis. Here, Mandy Flashman-Wells, the local spokesperson for Fairtrade Town Group explains a little more about this year’s project and how you can get involved… Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 is once […]
Imli restaurant says thanks to customers before closure
SOUTHBOROUGH’S long-standing Imli restaurant is set to close its doors for the last time this month, with its farewell night featuring an ABBA tribute, after landlords put up the rent. Imli explained that money was the issue, telling customers on social media: “[The] landlord has put our rent up from 60k to 100k and also […]
Celebrating a love of literature on World Book Day
This year’s World Book Day on March 3 was celebrated across the Borough with lots of pupils, both young and old, getting into the spirit of dressing up as their favourite book characters. Schools including Claremont Primary, St John’s Primary, Benenden School, The Mead and Claremont Prep School, welcomed children dressed as all sorts of […]
Commuter group offers tips to beat latest rail fare rises
TRAIN fare increases last Sunday (March 5) have left local season ticket holders more than £300 a year worse off. Hybrid workers, who do not travel every day, now pay as much as £45 for a peak day return to London. Rail price rises of 5.9 per cent saw the cost of an annual season […]
Closure of ‘unviable’ community café sparks new protest petition
AN ONLINE PETITION to keep a Langton Green community hub and café open has reached 1,500 supporters in just two days, with signatures continuing to be added. Located in the Recreation Ground near the Speldhurst Parish Council office, Langton Pavilion Café’s licence is set to expire on March 31. Customers and supporters have rallied to […]
The Forum receives grant from grassroots music venues scheme
THE Forum has received a grant of over £4,000 for ‘futureproofing’ upgrades, thanks to a music charity’s ‘pipeline’ fund for small venues and the grassroots music and artists they support. The Music Venue Trust (MVT) set up the Pipeline Investment Fund in 2022, to ‘secure the long-term future’ of what it called ‘iconic’ grassroots music […]
Two headline sponsors sign up to support Soapbox Stars race
THE annual charity go-kart race in Dunorlan Park has secured two headline sponsors to ensure the race goes ahead with maximum impact. Insurers NFU Mutual Tunbridge Wells signed on the dotted line to support the race which was launched in 2018 by local PR Nicole Piesse Turner. NFU Mutual partner Shaun Joubert said: “As a […]
