Crowborough family activities club launches more children’s classes
JUMPING Juniors was established in 2020 by Crowborough-based couple Dan and Erin Papper, Crowborough residents eager to provide sports and crafts clubs that boost children’s confidence and coordination in preparation for starting school. Dan is a former local primary and secondary school PE teacher who works as Jumping Juniors’ Head Coach and PE Consultant, while […]
Friends’ stock rises with £50k Dragons Den investment
TWO childhood friends from Tunbridge Wells, Charlie Gilpin and Sam Moss, appeared on the latest series of BBC One’s Dragons’ Den on February 8 in a bid to gain a £50,000 investment for their frozen food innovation business, STOCKED. The business, based in East London and run by the two entrepreneurs produces a range of […]
Foodies Festival to serve up a star-studded line-up
SISTER Sledge ft Kathy Sledge, Peter Andre, and Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra have been announced among the line-up for the 2024 Tunbridge Wells Foodies Festival. Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day festival will be visiting Dunorlan Park for the first time from July 5-7. There will also be live cooking demonstrations from MasterChef champions, Tom Rhodes and […]
Lights, lanterns and locals parade the streets of Tunbridge Wells
DESPITE the drizzly weather, the streets of Tunbridge Wells were aglow last Saturday (February 10) with the vibrant lights of the much-anticipated Winter Lantern Parade, an event that has become a staple in the local calendar for more than 10 years. Around a thousand people attended this year’s event which brings some much-needed light into […]
Greg Clark MP joins Street Pastors on evening patrol
DURING a recent evening patrol, Tunbridge Wells Street Pastors were joined by a special observer –Tunbridge Wells MP, Greg Clark. Street Pastors have been active in Tunbridge Wells for the last 14 years with the aim of keeping people safe while on a night out. The teams go out three times a month between 10pm […]
Black Deer Festival announces first line-up for 2024 Eridge Park event
THE Black Deer Festival has revealed its first wave of artists for the fifth edition of the award-winning festival, taking place at Eridge Park on June 14-16, 2024. Following on from big names that have featured in previous years including Bonnie Rait, Van Morrison and Jake Bugg, the Americana festival has now announced that Grammy-nominated […]
Town Hall appoints Hub Manager as first phase of co-working project opens
THE revitalisation of the historic Town Hall building in Tunbridge Wells is well underway with the first phase of the new co-workspace opening to the public on February 12. The building, which has undergone extensive refurbishment, is being opened in phases over 12 months as works progress and more space becomes available. Phase one has […]
Inquest finds death in Tunbridge Wells Hospital was due to ‘neglect’ of patient
AN inquest into the death of Gavin Andrew, who died at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, concluded on Thursday (February 1) with a finding of ‘neglect’. Gavin Andrew, 43, died on November 7, 2022 from an infection of the epiglottis, which caused his airway to shut. He had been taken to the hospital on October 25 with […]
Father to attend Transplant Games in memory of his son
IN SIX weeks, the World Transplant Winter Games will take place in Bormio, Italy and a local father will be attending in support of his late son. Mark Roonan, who lives in Tunbridge Wells, has a very close connection to the Games, as his son, Sam, had a double lung transplant at Great Ormond Street […]
Plans lodged for 120 new homes in Horsmonden
DEVELOPERS Persimmon have lodged new plans with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) for 120 new homes to be built on the site at Bassetts Farm in Horsmonden. The new plans also include the future development of a new medical centre and a community orchard at the site just off Goudhurst Road. The UK housebuilding firm, […]
