Brought to books…
This month the second Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival rolls into town and with famous children’s authors, celebrity speakers and even a cool Comicon event, there’s sure to be something for everyone… After a successful debut in 2022, The Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival will once again return to the town from Thursday May to Sunday […]
Life’s a beach
This month Kent specialist rental company and sponsors of our travel section, Bloom Stays, reveal three of their most in-demand luxury coastal holiday homes all perfect for a local getaway… Summer 2023 is not far off and if you’re looking to stay somewhere that’s stylish and in a great location this summer, then here […]
Love Where You Live
This month SO Magazine chats to Matt Elesmore, owner of The Green Duck Emporium and The Green Duck Event Space & Bar, both based in town, about all the places he likes to support locally. Here Matt reveals where he likes to stroll, shop and socialise…. Where do you live? I live in Tunbridge […]
Get the outside edge…
With a whole crop of fresh ideas, what could be better than a visit to Corker Outdoor Living in Paddock Wood to see their new show gardens. SO’s gardening guru Tim Sykes of Garden Proud gets an exclusive look… On Saturday April 29, from 10am to 4pm, garden landscaping specialists Corker Outdoor Living, who […]
“My show will be me having as much fun as possible”
On April 29 Paul Sinha, star of ITV’s The Chase, is doing a one-off comedy show at Hemsted Park, Benenden School’s impressive new arts venue. Here the former doctor and now successful stand-up tells Martha Willetts how he went from being a GP to starring on TV… Let’s start by telling us how you […]
House proud
Andrew Mann of Clarity Homes and Commercial tells Eileen Leahy about how his new venture, Clarity Design will further enhance his successful bespoke development and project management business… As anyone who has ever undertaken a development project will know, the path from conception to completion rarely runs smoothly. From unexpected price hikes on materials, […]
Marching on to spring
This month our gardening correspondent Tim Sykes of Gardenproud embraces all that the start of spring has to offer in the garden… We have reached that time of year. The daffs are out and those lucky enough to have a swathe in their garden will be rewarded with a fantastic display. The rest of […]
“Our partnership makes perfect sense”
SO Magazine meets talented therapists Maryna Cole and Eva Whittle to discover why they have joined forces to offer more people in Tunbridge Wells the innovative Vivace treatment, which was first pioneered by Maryna in this part of the UK… Maryna Cole has been in the beauty and aesthetics industry for over 20 years […]
Green shoots…
Good & Green wellbeing emporium may have only been in Tunbridge Wells for just under two years but it’s a popular pillar of the local community. Here its manager Victoria Richards tells Eileen Leahy why its relationship to its customers and sourcing of quality products and practitioners makes it so unique… Stepping over the […]
Paw patrol
Looking to find a few new canine companions for your pet pooch? Head to Bewl Water in Lamberhurst on Saturday March 25 for Big Dog Day Out, which returns to the reservoir for its 5th year… Owning a dog is a source of great joy and comfort to many – especially over the last […]
