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, […]
‘We provide unique care here’
Following our recent feature about Chamberlain Court Care Home, this month we catch up with the business’s Lifestyles Lead, Suzanne Goodman, to discover what her role entails, and what makes her proud to work at this industry-leading, residential, nursing and dementia home in Tunbridge Wells… Please tell us about your role at Chamberlain Court? […]
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 […]
Good grooves, gourmet food
SO’s resident music guru Paul Dunton reveals the hot line-up for this year’s Pub in the Park which takes place from July 7-9 in Dunorlan Park One of the main highlights of the Tunbridge Wells summer events calendar is the annual Pub In The Park festival which this year takes place over the weekend […]
A rosy outlook…
With over 5,000 roses blooming across the estate in June, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home of Hever Castle & Gardens, is a magnet for rose lovers. Later this month garden writer and organic pioneer, Val Bourne will conduct two special rose tours at Hever on June 20 and 21. Ahead of her visit, she speaks to […]
“This event is so special”
The fourth Tunbridge Wells Soapbox Stars Race takes place in Dunorlan Park on June 24 and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Eileen Leahy meets its chief ambassador, celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager, and the event’s compere Tom Swift to find out why they’re such fans of this brilliant, fun day out that […]
It’s great outdoors
As the finer weather is now here it’s a great time to go camping. And where could be better to pitch up than the scenic serenity of Bewl Water… 2020 marked the year of camping – from endless travel bans to plenty of lockdowns, tents and sleeping bags became the answer to those looking […]
Bright and beautiful
Having grown up in the Caribbean, Louise Dean says she’s ‘obsessed with painting tropical flowers, birds, palm trees and seascapes’ in bold, beautiful colours. The Langton Green artist talks to Rachael Hale about this month’s SEO Art Trail and her new online art course… Why do you love painting so much? It’s part of […]
Wheels in motion
The TN card is the local loyalty scheme rewarding shoppers for supporting our independents. This month, its founder Jess Gibson chats to Jack Ward, owner of Velocipede Cycles on Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells… Jack, is cycling a long-held passion of yours? It is indeed. I have always enjoyed cycling, in particular mountain biking, which […]
Toasting local vineyards’ success
The second Wine Garden of England Summer Festival takes place on Saturday June 10. Here the collective’s brand manager and the event organiser, Jo Smith, tells SO Magazine all about what’s happening at this year’s festival, which will be held at Balfour Winery… The Wine Garden of England is a group of the largest […]
