A passion for fashion…
The TN card is the Tunbridge Wells loyalty scheme that rewards shoppers for supporting local. This month its founder Jess Gibson chats to Laura Foley at Belle Empire on Mount Ephraim about sustainable clothing, style and self-expression… Laura, congratulations on the opening of Belle Empire boutique Thank you. Belle Empire was born several years […]
Music royalty
SO’s resident music guru Paul Dunton is excited about a new music festival coming to Tonbridge in September, featuring famous names including Nik Kershaw, Jethro Tull, Heaven 17, The Feeling and Feeder. Read on to find out more about The Walled Garden Music Festival. This September, a fantastic new music festival is coming to […]
Discover this secret retreat…
Knowle Grange Health Spa in Wadhurst is currently undergoing an impressive development, which will see both its existing health and holistic offerings enhanced, and also include a new state of the art gym, kitchen and café. Eileen Leahy met its owner and director Carol Barazzone for an exclusive tour to discover more… Winding carefully […]
A true taste of France
Michelle Wood takes a trip to bijou bistro Coco Retro to experience its French inspired menu… When we entered Coco Retro through an unassuming shop exterior on Vale Road early on a Thursday evening, the sun was still high in the sky. Warmly greeted by the sommelier, we nodded to a few patrons seated […]
The look of luxe
This month, Jamie Edney, who runs designer eyewear boutique Edney & Edney with his optometrist wife Ayshah on Monson Road, reveals an exclusive luxury new eyewear brand coming instore later this month… Throughout my varied career in the optical industry, it’s fair to say I have encountered a few spectacle frames and sunglasses. From […]
A noteworthy festival
Next month the Black Deer Music Festival rocks up at Eridge Park over the weekend of June 16-18 with a bill that features some fantastic Americana acts, including Steve Earle and Bonnie Raitt as well as legendary groups like the Pretenders too. Paul Dunton previews what’s in store and also reveals some surprise guests… The […]
Kitchen confidential
The TN card is the Tunbridge Wells loyalty scheme that rewards shoppers for supporting local. This month its founder Jess Gibson chats to Sarah Wood at TN partner Trevor Mottram, the legendary one-stop kitchen shop on The Pantiles… When did Trevor Mottram kitchen shop open? We opened our doors in December 1975 so we […]
A cut above
If you’re a regular shopper at Royal Victoria Place then you’ll have spotted the impressive new Belgravia hair and beauty salon located on the upper floor. Eileen Leahy meets its owner Vesna Mclean to discover why her business is head and shoulders above the rest… For someone who started working in their trade at […]
“I do believe if you can do Shakespeare you can do anything…”
On April 23, actor and former Tunbridge Wells resident, Louise Jameson will perform her one woman show Shakespeare’s Mistress at The Amelia. Eileen Leahy discovers more about this special one-off performance, which is a memoir of Louise’s life and experiences on stage and screen, all based around her personal love of the Bard… Louise […]
All in good taste
Molly Miller catches up with Ollie Funnell, the Head Chef behind a new Mediterranean-inspired evening menu at The Brasserie, One Warwick Park Hotel’s flagship restaurant… This month foodies of Tunbridge Wells will have a delicious new menu to feast on at The Brasserie, which is celebrating the launch of its new selection of evening […]
