Squash club at the top of its game from the grassroots up
THE LOCAL squash club’s top player, who travels from Brighton to play in Tunbridge Wells, recently won against an international player ranked over 100 places higher than him thanks to club support from the ground up. Hosting the Colin Payne Kent Open on January 11-14, Tunbridge Wells Squash Rackets Club was treated to a high […]
Local loyalty card plans mental health fundraiser
LOCAL loyalty card TN Card is to celebrate its third birthday by raising funds for wellbeing and mental health services in West Kent, through prizes donated by the scheme’s retailers. Starting from February 1 and running until 4pm on Sunday February 12, donors making a contribution to West Kent Mind (WKM) through the fundraiser will […]
100-year-old knitter makes teddy hugs for sick children
A 100-year-old woman from Crowborough is reaching out across the generations with knitted hugs to help children in hospital face their tears and fears. Kate Smith started making bears for Tunbridge Wells Hospital during lockdown. She said: “People gave me a load of wool, so I thought, ‘right, this is where it’s got to go’.” […]
Pub owner and letting agent hopes for a double win at the Times Business Awards
A WOMAN running two successful businesses in the Tunbridge Wells area is hoping for a double success at this year’s Times Business Awards. Becky Moran, who part-owns the popular George & Dragon pub in Speldhurst, as well as estate agency TN Lettings has entered two categories this year. Ms Moran, who was a finalist in […]
Charities urged to apply for £30,000 of funding after firework success
FOLLOWING a successful Dunorlan Fireworks event last November, the RTW Round Table is urging charities and good causes to contact them for a share of £30,000. The men’s fundraising group, which has been hosting the fireworks in Dunorlan Park for 60 years, is set to give away the money raised from last year’s event. It […]
Water company: ‘We are so sorry!’
SOUTH East Water (SEW) has apologised to residents in Tunbridge Wells and promised to focus on ‘doing all we can’ to prevent supply issues in the future, after thousands were left without water in the run-up to Christmas. The water company has also now promised compensation for the households affected. Supply issues began during the […]
Rocking dads head for fame after London gig bookings
A SELF-DESCRIBED ‘ultimate midlife crisis band’ formed to live the dream of being ‘dads by day, rock gods by night’, is aiming to become a big noise after being booked to take to the stage in some of London’s biggest venues. Comprised of ‘middle-aged dads from Crowborough and Maidstone’, SuperZero played their first gig at […]
Still time for firms to get involved in the networking event of the year
WITH a little under three months until the Times Business Awards, there are still opportunities for organisations to get involved and celebrate the best in business the local area has to offer. Six businesses have already signed up to support the 2023 awards ceremony, which takes place on March 30 at the Salomons Estate in […]
Meet the judges of the Times Business Awards…
THE judges for next year’s Times Business Awards have been selected to decide which local organisations represent the best in business. Entries opened last week for the 2023 edition of the event, with categories for individuals, companies and organisations of all sizes. The deadline for submissions is February 20 and award winners will be announced […]
Here’s how you can still enjoy the magic of Christmas without breaking the bank
A recent YouGov poll has revealed that 40% of parents have said goodbye to their usual festive outings, as the cost-of-living crisis forces families up and down the country to tighten their purse strings this Christmas. According to the Bank of England, the average household spends £2,500 monthly, with that total rising by more than […]
