Pensioner from Tunbridge Wells completes the Great North Run
An 83-year-old runner from Tunbridge Wells who recently had hip replacement surgery completed the Great North Run in memory of her late husband. Caroline Quibell, a retired children’s nurse, took on the half marathon on Sunday September 10 in honour of her husband, Michael, who died last October aged 81 after a seven-year battle with […]
Tree-felling project aims to boost health of flora and fauna
RUSTHALL Common trees suffering from ash dieback are to be felled at the beginning of next month. Commons conservators hope that the measure will be healthy for both the trees and for biodiversity. Felling will start on October 2 along the back of Colbran Way, close to The Beacon and Langton Road, with workers cutting, […]
Co-author of surgery sexual misconduct report to speak in Tunbridge Wells event
ONE of the authors of a landmark survey on sexual harassment, assault and rape of women working in surgery is to speak at a conference in Tunbridge Wells on September 28-29. Professor Carrie Newlands, of the School of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Surrey, was one of 10 authors of a study, which combined a […]
Experience the escape room you’ll never want to leave
As the trend for immersive puzzle experiences continues, Lilly Croucher and a team of friends tried MEGA BITE, the latest addition to ClueCracker on St John’s Road… After signing up to be locked inside a room for an hour with zombies and puzzles, I did start to wonder what I had let myself in […]
Bank holiday fundraiser to support Tanzania charity
A LOCAL charity which works to alleviate poverty and disease in a Tanzanian village is holding its 25th anniversary fundraiser at Tunbridge Wells pub. The Shimbwe Development Trust, set up by retired Tunbridge Wells Hospital Ophthalmologist Dr Peter Tesha, is holding a fundraiser on Monday August 28 for its silver anniversary at the Grove Tavern, […]
Winning women take top prizes
Following heartbreak for England’s Lionesses at the World Cup, there was at least success to be had in Tunbridge Wells, with women dominating sport. The Tunbridge Wells Open Bowls Tournament culminated in a historic win for Jo Cartwright, the first woman ever to win the tournament. The tournament, hosted at The Grove Bowls Club in […]
Southborough volunteer wins award for community work
A celebrated resident of Tunbridge Wells received one of the highest awards in the area last month for her “outstanding contribution” to the community. Leonie Barker, who leads Southborough SOS, was awarded Southborough Town Council’s Civic Award on July 27 for her work and commitment to looking after the town. Southborough SOS is a community […]
Local TV personality urges her fans to take on Hospice Run
THE annual Hospice Run is back for its 17th year, with support from a local celebrity to sign up for the run. All proceeds from the run go to Tunbridge Wells charity Hospice in the Weald. Davina McCall, known for presenting Channel 4’s Big Brother and ITV’s Long Lost Family, is an avid supporter of […]
Cricket players swap whites for waterproofs as they take on challenge for former club captain
A group of cricketers will be climbing the UK’s three tallest mountains in 24 hours to raise money for charity next month. Bidborough Cricket Club’s Eli Clarkson, 28, Dom Trett, 30, George Alton, 28, and Michael Waller, 26, will be putting their bodies on the line as they take on three mountains in 24 hours […]
Pizza takeaway to be replaced with crazy golf cocktail bar
A PIZZA delivery shop is to give way to indoor crazy golf and cocktails, in the latest development on St John’s Road in Southborough. Kent panto favourite Tom Swift, who has launched two escape room ventures in the same neighbourhood under the Clue Cracker brand, is to turn the old Pizza Hut takeaway at 71 […]
