TV doctor visits Benenden Hospital to celebrate nurses
Nurses at Benenden Hospital welcomed TV personality and medical broadcaster, Dr Hilary Jones on May 12, to celebrate the hard work of the medical staff at the private hospital. The visit was organised in support of both International Nurses Day and National Operating Department Practitioners Day (ODP) on May 14. Dr Hilary was able to […]
Landlords urged to ‘release’ properties for Ukraine rentals
IN A further attempt to help Ukrainian refugees move into the rental market, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is creating new ‘referencing packs’ to help the new arrivals, while also urging landlords to consider releasing properties to let. This is an attempt by TWBC to combat a “significant” shortage of rental properties, which has left […]
Berkeley Homes proceeds with Cranbrook challenge
Berkeley Homes is challenging the Government’s decision to overturn approval for a property development in Cranbrook, as the Times reported on May 3. The project to build 165 houses in Cranbrook – approved by the local authority and central government’s Planning Inspectorate – was rejected by Michael Gove’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Local […]
Paddock Wood firm keeps democracy on the move
THE wheels of democracy keep turning year-on-year for a Paddock Wood-based family firm which won the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) contract to transport equipment for all elections nearly a decade ago and has kept the show on the road ever since. “We were originally just transporting polling booths – trying to make sure the […]
Party negotiations to continue as Full Council date approaches
While parties continue to discuss and debate cabinet and committee roles in the wake of the local elections on May 4, the clock is ticking down towards the first Full Council meeting for the electoral year. The Full Council meeting is scheduled for next week (May 24), with the formal election of the Mayor and […]
Boss builds foundations for mental health at work
A CONSTRUCTION boss who has battled through anxiety has called for an improvement in mental health in the construction industry, by involving employers and staff alike. Joining forces with West Kent Mind for Mental Health Awareness Week (May 15-21), Andrew Mann urged people to understand and address the symptoms of anxiety and develop coping mechanisms […]
Dedication is the key to dealing with dementia
DEDICATED resources are the key to dealing with dementia, according to a local care home that is spreading awareness ahead of Dementia Action Week (May 15-21). With 900,000 dementia sufferers in the UK, local care home Chamberlain Court caters specifically to the demographic, said Customer Relationship Manager Emma Andrews. “My role involves meeting with families […]
Baby unit at local hospital wins highest service award
THE neonatal unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital has achieved the highest level of service as it was awarded the Platinum Bliss Baby Charter accreditation. An assessment carried out on February 21, showed that staff at the unit are dedicated to providing the best possible service in line with the family-centred principles outlined in the Bliss […]
West Kent Mind to beat the blues with new workshops on Mental Health Awareness Week
LOCAL mental health charity West Kent Mind (WKM) has set the dates for its annual ‘Wear it Blue’ fundraiser and is hosting a series of creative workshops across Tunbridge Wells. Between May 15 and May 21, residents are encouraged to show their support for the charity’s wellbeing and mental health work by wearing blue on […]
New President appointed to the Soroptimists
The Soroptimists International Tunbridge Wells & District (SITWD) have announced the appointment of a new President. Claire Archbold took office at the Annual General Meeting on April 17, and selected as her chosen charity an LGBTQ+ and youth homelessness organisation based in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Bristol. She will be followed by President Elect Cat […]
