Beacon Academy students travel to Berlin for lessons of German culture and history
Beacon Academy students of GCSE German enjoyed an immersive trip to Berlin over the half-term holidays. The students in Years 10 and 11 spent an action-packed five days improving their German, exploring Berlin and visiting important historical and cultural landmarks in and around the city, including the Brandenburg Gate, the open-air East Side Art Gallery […]
Dunorlan Park tidied up as group seeks new leader
Last week a team of volunteers spruced up the entrance of Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells. The group got together to tidy up the entrance borders of the award-winning park, planting a mix of perennials and spring bulbs on Monday October 9. The Monday Volunteers are made up of around 25 people, led by Kasia Olszewska […]
A whole lot of love for the British Heart Foundation
A ‘Women Inspiring Women’ event was held at One Warwick Park Hotel in Tunbridge Wells last Thursday (October 12), and raised £1879.01 for The British Heart Foundation (BHF). Nicky Tebay of local clothing brand TWseven, hosted the evening, where approximately 65 attendees were treated to a series of inspiring talks from a range of well-known […]
Trekkers return from ‘challenge of a lifetime’ after 100-mile Africa trail across Africa
Ten people from across East Sussex travelled back from South Africa last week after completing a 100-mile trek for a local charity. Over £20,000 was raised for the WOLO Foundation. WOLO stands for We Only Live Once and is a charity that supports families in Sussex affected by cancer. Those taking part included local PR […]
Leading audiologist opens second new clinic in town
Last week, Grosvenor Road in Tunbridge Wells welcomed its newest resident, Audiology Planet, to the row of shops in the town centre. The audiology clinic, which already has premises at Nuffield Hospital, Kingswood Road, opened its second Tunbridge Wells clinic on Saturday October 14. The grand opening was attended by the Mayor, Cllr Hugh Patterson, […]
Staff and students enhance their learning experience with new state-of-the-art tech
North Kent College in Tonbridge has launched some exciting new immersive technology to benefit both its students and teachers. The Times finds out more about this new way of learning and sharing information… North Kent College has unveiled a series of immersive classrooms that will connect its four campuses Tonbridge, Hadlow, Dartford and Gravesend. […]
Graffiti to be removed from popular Commons landmark
A graffiti vandal has been ordered to clean up a much-loved natural landmark during the latest enforcement action by Kent Police, which is aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in Tunbridge Wells. As previously reported in the Times (September 27), residents across the town had raised concerns over a rise in graffiti, particularly about the ‘tagging’ […]
Historic Penshurst pub announces new landlord and major refurbishment
Last week, The Leicester Arms Hotel in Penshurst announced that it would be closing for refurbishment and reopening under new management. The popular pub on Penshurst’s High Street will have its last hurrah under its current landlord, Laurence Bowes, on Sunday October 22. It will then close for six to eight weeks to complete necessary […]
Thriving local beer scene sees pubs listed in CAMRA guide
A NUMBER of local businesses have made it into the UK’s bestselling beer and pub’s annual guide, whose 51st edition has just gone on sale and is a must-read for beer enthusiasts. Five pubs and two breweries across Tunbridge Wells are included in the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide. Every year the […]
Active Digital reveals its new app at autumn launch
Specialist b2b mobile telecoms company Active Digital recently hosted its Autumn Customer Event at the new Apple European HQ, located at Battersea Power Station in London. The firm welcomed its local clients and ambassadors to the showcase in order to unveil its new iOS app. Active Digital, which has offices in both Tunbridge Wells and […]
