County estate plan potting shed project to grow future revenues
A country estate in Tunbridge Wells plans to turn some under-utilised outbuildings into holiday cottages as part of a wider plan to grow revenues for the future. The brick-built potting sheds at Salomons Estate in Broomhill Road were part of a large glasshouse built in 1888-90, and were originally a place for gardening staff to […]
New café set to stamp its mark
A café run by a local business group and set up at the former site of a Post Office in Tunbridge Wells has taken its inspiration from one of Britain’s rarest stamps. Founded by The Rexaus Group, which runs a raft of businesses in the South East, Two Penny Blue, opening on Silverdale Road on […]
Photographer opens the shutter on Pantiles shop
A wedding and portrait photographer who has opened a studio in The Pantiles is hoping to click with customers by offering free portraits and wedding discounts. Dee Airey Photography opened on August 1, and plans its official launch weekend on September 17-18, when it will give a discount of up to 15 per cent to […]
Former apprentice becomes law firm’s newest director
A Tunbridge Wells-based lawyer who gained a dual legal qualification after starting as an apprentice has now been named a director of the firm. Joe Milner joined Loch Associates Group as an administration apprentice in 2013 and studied while working, first gaining a law degree from Canterbury Christ Church University and later being called to […]
Company formed at start of the pandemic expands further
With a shared ambition to revitalise the estate agency industry – and a committed and motivated team – they say they were well positioned to respond to the unprecedented levels of business that the stamp duty holiday and the lockdown experience drove. As an independent, Jack Charles was also able to invest in their most […]
Job Clubs help Ukrainian arrivals find employment
The Job Clubs started on May 20, alternating between sessions for those whose members are already able to get a job with their existing specialisation, and sessions helping those whose English is not yet good for a professional job, explained Debbie Hayes, working with Julie Nicholds as Tunbridge Wells Ukraine Refugee Support Group (TWURSG). TWURSG […]
Childrensalon raises funds for Ghana girls
The Tunbridge Wells event on on Friday July 1 from 7-11pm will enable guests to enjoy an evening with food, drink, live music and entertainment including casino tables, a live auction and raffle and also a charity pop-up shop. Each ticket is £45 (available from Eventbrite) and all profits go to the Porridge and Pens […]
Businessmen get back in the saddle to help the homeless
Competing in the Ride London to Essex 100-mile bike ride to raise money for Centrepoint charity, Steve Clark of Langton Green-based Chilstone Garden Ornaments said that homelessness has increased by 30 per cent during the pandemic. Riding with him were local teammates Steve Bass of Bass Engineering, Mark Langley of Fine Wines for All, and […]
