Opera returns for night of magic
WHAT do Cinderella and the Tunbridge Wells Opera House have in common? Both undergo a magical transformation to enjoy an evening of music and enchantment and it was the turn of both of them last Sunday (February 19) as the Merry Opera Company staged ‘Cinderella 23’ in Tunbridge Wells. The ‘magic’ for the Opera House […]
Mayors give their thanks for years of service from Toy Appeal head
CURRENT and former mayors united last week to thank the outgoing organiser of the Mayor’s Toy Appeal, which collects gifts for children who may not otherwise have anything for Christmas. The Mayor of Tunbridge Wells, Cllr Godfrey Bland, joined with former mayors Chris Woodward, James Scholes and Julia Soyke in a ceremony at the Town […]
Hospital trust is leading the field with new digital patient system
TUNBRIDGE Wells Hospital has been commended by top NHS officers and government minsters for its innovative technology that has delivered some of the quickest patient care in the country. Last month, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) was visited by NHS Chair, Richard Meddings, Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay MP and most […]
Secrets of Tutankhamun unmasked at talk for the Hospice in the Weald
A LOCAL descendant of famed Egyptologist Howard Carter is using his family connection to fundraise for the hospice which cared for his father last year. James Lovegrove, whose father Bruce spent his last days at Hospice in the Weald, is the great-great nephew of the archaeologist, who discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun one hundred […]
Flower power illuminates the town as popular lantern parade returns
BRIGHT figures of birds and flowers filled the winter-dark streets this weekend, as the Lantern Parade followed its now-traditional route through the north-east of town to Grosvenor & Hilbert Park. The event, organised by the Camden Road Education Arts and Theatre Enterprise (CREATE), has been an annual fixture of the town for over a decade […]
Lottery award signals boost for community radio station
WEST Kent Radio (WKR) has received National Lottery funding for the second time in two years, in a clear signal of the community station’s value. The funding body put up the original grant to help WKR buy its two FM transmitters in Tunbridge Wells and Bidborough, and is now providing another £8,000 to further boost […]
Learning is magic for local animator
Crowborough film-maker uses skills from Aardman course for award-winning short IT’S NEVER too late to try something new or add a different skill set to your career or interest, according to a Crowborough-based animator, whose 39-second film ‘The Great Handini’ has just finished a run of festivals and picked up three awards. Neil Whitman […]
The Brasserie appoints new Restaurant Director
Molly Miller tells the Times about the Mediterranean-inspired menu at The Brasserie, as new Restaurant Director Luis Alves brings fresh influences to the One Warwick Park Hotel eatery… Tunbridge Wells restaurant The Brasserie, which is in a central location between The Pantiles and Chapel Place has brought in a fresh leader. Luis Alves has […]
Local Lions in members’ drive to help good causes
BEING part of a worldwide organisation is an ‘amazing’ fellowship, but it is important to have a local focus to get the funds to where they are needed, according to the president of one of the area’s charitable groups. Southborough and District Lions Club are part of the Lions Club International organisation, but need members […]
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 […]
