Pupils encouraged by teachers and experts set to go full STEAM ahead
Last week children at Rose Hill School participated in their annual STEAM Week. The Times finds out more about this academic yet fun celebration of science, technology, engineering, art and maths… The theme for Rose Hill School’s 2022 STEAM Week – a focus on science, technology, engineering, art and maths – was ‘What’s the […]
Dance company holds its first arts festival
AN ACCESSIBLE and inclusive festival, delayed for two years by the pandemic, left children and families smiling and serene last week. The inaugural ‘Be You’ festival by Tunbridge Wells-based This Is Us dance company finally found its moment to bring families together in a day of low-key and inclusive fun at the Tonbridge campus of […]
Why not try a gamble on a ramble?
A LOCAL rambling organisation is encouraging Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge residents to get involved. Nicola Brown, a spokesperson for Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers, said that across the county there are 13 Ramblers groups, all part of The Ramblers, Britain’s walking charity. They offer a variety of walks each week, ranging from leisurely short walks to […]
The local paintings that will prompt viewers to enjoy familiar places in a very different way
Artist Lyn Rohde tells Eileen Leahy all about her new exhibition which is on all month at the Silver Sheep in Chapel Place and what inspires her work… Wander into the delightful lifestyle emporium that is the Silver Sheep on Chapel Place and you’re always guaranteed an enjoyable experience thanks to the wealth of […]
Why this latest exhibition has its sights set on making the fashion world more accessible and accountable
Last week The Amelia Scott launched Body Beautiful which looks at diversity on the catwalk. The Times finds out more about this revolutionary show… National Museums Scotland’s unique new fashion exhibition has opened at the Amelia Scott. The first exhibition of its kind in the world, Body Beautiful: Diversity on the Catwalk looks at […]
Toy Appeal finds a new face to ensure Christmas isn’t cancelled
AN ANNUAL appeal that provides presents for children in Tunbridge Wells who are at risk of going without at Christmas has found a new organiser to run the charity event. The Mayor’s Toy Appeal has been running in the town since 1987 and aims to ensure children in the borough that might go without due […]
Shopping centre marks 30 years but losses see its value plummet
THE flagship shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells is celebrating 30 years in the town, but a Times investigation has revealed that the ailing Royal Victoria Place (RVP) has lost half its value in the last four years and is haemorrhaging money. RVP first opened its doors on October 21, 1992, when the late Princess of […]
County Hall to make swingeing cuts to fill £70million black hole
THERE will not be ‘a single department within Kent County Council’ (KCC) that will be immune to cuts, county councillors have been told. In June, the authority had projected a budgetary black hole of £50million for the current financial year, but the overspend is likely to reach £70million, Leader Cllr Roger Gough (Conservative) told members […]
Council letter may have been the ‘trigger’ for cattery owner’s death
THE feared closure of his business following a Council inspection may have been the ‘trigger’ that caused a cattery owner to end his own life, an inquest heard last week. Assistant Coroner for North West Kent, Alan Blunsdon, heard how Wayne Littlechild, 39, was found dead at Catnap Cattery in Liptraps Lane in Tunbridge Wells, […]
Dandara has just a ‘handful’ of its 1887 homes left
AN APARTMENT development that replaced the ‘unattractive’ Union House in Tunbridge Wells, has now almost sold out according to the developer behind the plans. The development, 1887 The Pantiles, was constructed by Dandara South East on the site of the former 1980s office building and has won plaudits for its heritage design, is now fully […]
