Tunbridge Wells charities among recipients of foundation’s £4million grant giveaway
A KENT-BASED foundation secured funds worth over £4million during the last financial year, helping organisations, families and individuals in Tunbridge Wells. Kent Community Foundation (KCF) helps channel funds from donors and funds including Comic Relief, the Big Lottery and Kent County Council, to grassroots charities and other good causes. Last year it helped 538 charities […]
Crowborough ladies’ choir calls for fun-loving singers
A CROWBOROUGH-based female voice choir is looking for members as they enter the New Year ready to raise money for charity. The ‘Singing for Fun’ choir sing a variety of music, from Bizet to Bernstein and Lloyd Webber to Vaughan Williams, together with Fauré, Tchaikovsky, Karl Jenkins and John Rutter. The ladies sing in two, […]
Early bird tickets launched for Aqua Park
TICKETS for the 2023 Aqua Park season at Bewl Water, southeast England’s largest reservoir, are now on sale at discounted early bird prices. Those who buy their tickets in January 2023 can enjoy 15% off, or take advantage of a countdown of special offers until opening day in April. When it opened in 2019, the […]
Rocking dads head for fame after London gig bookings
A SELF-DESCRIBED ‘ultimate midlife crisis band’ formed to live the dream of being ‘dads by day, rock gods by night’, is aiming to become a big noise after being booked to take to the stage in some of London’s biggest venues. Comprised of ‘middle-aged dads from Crowborough and Maidstone’, SuperZero played their first gig at […]
“Our drinks have all the good stuff – without the hangover!”
If you are taking part in Dry January but want to drink something just a little bit more interesting than water, then local non-alcoholic drinks brand Haelu can offer some tasty alternatives. Eileen Leahy meets its co-founder Stuart Coleman to discover more… Last year Stuart Coleman, his brother Rod and friend Jamie Kelly launched […]
Artist exhibits generous streak with charity sale of paintings
AN ARTIST is donating all the sale proceeds of five of his paintings – which could be worth over £4,500 – to Hospice in the Weald, after learning the value of end-of-life care. Michael Nash moved to Tunbridge Wells in 2016 and runs his own art studio, and now also fundraises for charity. He told […]
Memory choir puts on a show
MUSICAL magic was made last week at a Christmas Carol Concert, where a local choir performed popular festive songs. The Musical Memories choir show at Tonbridge Methodist Church last week was sponsored by Warners Solicitors. The choir was supported by Soprano Louise Sanders and the Hartlip Singers, with Christmas classics such as ‘Calypso Carol’, ‘Jingle […]
Arty retreat celebrates fourth birthday with classes for free
A LOCAL creative space in Tunbridge Wells is giving away four free art and music sessions to celebrate its fourth birthday. Arty Farty Retreat in Southborough is offers workshops in art, music, singing, poetry, creative writing, expression therapy and more. As part of its fourth birthday celebrations, the Retreat is giving back to the community […]
The Amelia Scott becomes town’s latest warm space
RESIDENTS who need an escape from the cold this winter are now able to use the Amelia Scott centre as it becomes the second council-owned warm space in Tunbridge Wells. The Amelia Scott is open to anyone who needs somewhere to be warm in a response to the increasing numbers of people who are struggling […]
Sporting victory for running team as grammar school wins national event
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys celebrate their success in becoming Cross Country Cup English Champions at the finals in Leeds on December 3… Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (TWGSB) took part in the English Schools’ Athletic Association (ESAA) Cross Country Cup National Final on Saturday December 3. Following their South East England […]
