A natural approach
Talented wedding and portrait photographer Dee Airey opened hew new studio on The Pantiles last month. Here she reveals to Eileen Leahy her passion for unposed photography, why she’s so happy to now be based in Tunbridge Wells and details of a special launch event that’s happening over the weekend of September 17 and 18… […]
What are the best ways to save money on uniforms and tech for the new school year?
I’m trying to save money on all the things I need to buy my kids for the new school year – what are the best ways to keep my spending as low as possible? Gillean Dooney, managing director at Barclays (barclays.co.uk), says: “Have a look through their wardrobe first. Before you buy any uniform items, […]
The wizard of Oz
The Covid pandemic created an unexpected opportunity for my son George Sykes. His journey to Australia kicked off in December 2019. Already an accomplished landscaper, George had planned to travel for a year and gain experience working with some of the top landscape designers in Australia. Prior to leaving the UK he had the foresight […]
Music to your ears
It’s been a roller coaster year for Local & Live but with the recent announcement of a headline sponsor, the four-day music festival is back in Tunbridge Wells this August Bank Holiday weekend! We were all set to pull the plug on it but at the very last minute local business Maxipay Accounting Services signed up to be headline […]
Mindful thinking
Being seen and heard is vital. It is also so important to shrug off the added burden of feeling bad about feeling bad. It’s one of the first things I counsel on to those I speak to who are struggling. Over the years my father, the medical herbalist Brian Lamb, has spoken with many patients […]
Stay safe in the sun
New research has revealed some shocking statistics on the amount of plastic going to landfill each year. The Big Plastic Count saw 100,000 households track how many pieces of disposable plastic packaging they threw away, with the results showing an average of 66 pieces per home, per week. Scaling up to every household in the […]
