A taste of summer
What could be better than enjoying a delightful afternoon tea in the sunshine? Molly Miller samples a special one at Salomons Estate… More than 150 years after the seventh Duchess of Bedford began serving a meal between lunch and dinner, afternoon tea shows no signs of waning in its popularity. The quintessentially British treat, […]
Full of beans
Naomi Murray from Botanica Health in Rusthall explains the myriad benefits of your daily cup of coffee and how it could help you live longer… Coffee can get a bad rap and yet so many expert studies support its consumption as – dare I say – a medicine. A study published in The New […]
Dynamic and driven
Tara de Linde and Angie Pool tell Eileen Leahy why their boutique architecture practice Atelier de Linde is committed to delivering projects that are environmentally friendly, energy efficient, unique and beautifully designed Atelier de Linde is an award-winning RIBA chartered architecture practice which was established in August 2022 by Tunbridge Wells residents Tara de […]
Love Where You Live
This month SO Magazine chats to Becky Moran, owner of TN Lettings and co-owner of The George & Dragon in Speldhurst, about the places she likes to support locally. Here Becky reveals where she likes to stroll, shop and socialise… Whereabouts do you live in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells? I love village life […]
Food with flair
TN1 Bar and Kitchen on Monson Road offers culinary classics with a contemporary twist and attention to detail that makes it a must-visit, says Michelle Wood. As we enter through the doors of TN1 Bar and Kitchen on Monson Street on a chilly spring evening we are warmly greeted by owners Murat and Tess […]
Look of luxe
Elizabeth Masters is a talented local designer whose USP is creating interiors that are both timeless and reflective of each of her clients. Here she tells Eileen Leahy all about her fledgling business and what inspires her… So Elizabeth when did you get into the wonderful world of interior design? It was four years […]
Futureproof yourself
Our resident fitness expert Sarah Gorman explains the biohacking trend and reveals its benefits to ensure your ongoing health and well–being Who wants to live forever? Not me that’s for sure but as I age I do want my body to function and work for me in a way that keeps me happy, pain […]
Focal point
Tim Sykes of Gardenproud reveals the history of the folly and why it makes such a wonderful addition to any garden – big or small… Follies have been an important feature of English and French landscapes for hundreds of years. Our concept of what constitutes a folly is very much in the eyes of […]
Flowers, food and friends
Water Lane near Hawkhurst is one of the area’s most delightful destinations, offering quality seasonal dining, an artisan shop and pantry, and an original Victorian walled garden which is being lovingly restored by its custodians Nick Selby and Ian James. They tell Eileen Leahy all about their vision and what makes Water Lane such a […]
The good life
Pomalo is the brainchild of Andrea Hilgers, who came up with the idea of creating a multitasking venue in the grounds of her beautiful home at Pembury Hall, which is perfect for curating and hosting specialist workshops, fun pop-ups, exclusive dinner parties and seasonal fairs. Eileen Leahy went along to discover more about this very […]
