Estate’s quiz night celebrates National Wine Day with free glasses of wine
Think you know your Wimbledon legends from your Disney trivia? Salomons Estate in Southborough invites you to test your general knowledge at its first quiz night on May 25. To make the evening even more exciting, the estate is celebrating National Wine Day by offering all guests a complimentary glass of wine. The event is […]
The top tapas in town
Ivan Di Santo and his team at Soprano have created the perfect mix of fantastic food, amazing ambience and a cocktail list that’s one of the best in town. Eileen Leahy went along to sample a taste of the terrific tapas that this legendary Tunbridge Wells establishment offers its diners… With the cost-of-living crisis, […]
A truly scrumptious musical…
Tunbridge Wells Operatic and Dramatic Society’s production of the legendary musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is at the Assembly Hall from May 31 to June 3. Eileen Leahy met director Chris Howland and some of the cast members to find out all about it… Everyone’s favourite flying car will be taking centre stage at […]
Delicious tasting lagers to toast the arrival of summer
In his regular column, Alex Greig of the Fuggles bars and bottle shop celebrates the start of ‘lager season’ and reveals a few of his favourite beers for summertime drinking… We’ve been waiting a while but the good news is summer is almost here. That means it’s time to dust off the barbeque relax […]
Tickets released for summer solstice at Bewl Water
The longest day of the year – the summer solstice – takes place on Wednesday June 21, and southeast England’s largest reservoir, Bewl Water, has just announced they will be celebrating with evening activities running as late as 10pm. Located on the Kent/Sussex border near Lamberhurst, just off the A21, Bewl Water is popular for […]
Eating out is still a ‘fundamental activity’ for most Brits
Whether it’s through the love of food, a desire to socialise or even just convenience, Brits are still determined to eat out, despite cost pressures, a recent survey has found. Bidfood’s 2023 report for food and drink trends has found that 64% of UK adults said despite the cost-of-living crisis, they would find it difficult […]
Why writing popular books for kids is child’s play for this author
Alex Brooks had her first book ‘Why, Oh Why Am I a Crocodile’ published just over a year ago. With her second book just out, she tells Eileen Leahy about her journey as a self-published author… In December 2021 Alex Brooks took what she describes as a ‘leap of faith’ and decided to self-publish […]
Get your team ready for quiz nights at Salomons Estate
Think you know your Wimbledon legends from your Disney trivia? Salomons Estate in Southborough invites you to test your general knowledge at their quiz night on Thursday May 25 – the first of a monthly series set to take place at the 36-acre country house. The estate welcomes anyone who wishes to participate on the […]
Rods at the ready
Anglers could reel in something different from their average catch at Bewl Water in Lamberhurst, as the reservoir releases 10 blue trout into its waters. The latest restocking of the fish took place at Hook Straight, and those lucky enough to catch one will win an eight-trout fishing ticket and boat hire for one. The […]
An Italian dream
Giovanni Pernici sells a fantasy through outstanding dance and surprisingly good singing, writes Michelle Wood… Giovanni Pernici is something of a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ legend. With more than one million followers on Instagram and having won the show with Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021, despite a miserable crash out last year while dancing with Richie […]
