This International Women’s Day we celebrate just some of the very extraordinary individuals living and working within Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Discover more about them, what inspires them, and what drives them to make positive changes for the greater good.
Read MoreWe’re sisters – Kate and Liv Thurlwell. Liv Thurlwell is an emerging contemporary British jeweller, and this is our first jewellery collection designed as a team. Jewellery runs in our blood.
Read MoreSo, what if we were ready? What if we were Spring ready? When the new year started so many of us hoped that because we “thought" about making change, it would "make” change happen and like any New Years’ resolution we kind of needed it to work more than ever.
Read MoreBeautiful, well-executed, and thoughtfully designed, we love the homes created by local building company, AMLY. We talk to the Founder, Alex Campbell-Lloyd about navigating a home renovation in a pandemic, how he started in the construction industry, and why it' is so important to have a devoted team of professionals around him….
Read MoreWe can all agree that this year has been a weird one. However, the promise of Christmas is like the light at the end of the tunnel, and one that I am keen to speed ahead to.
Our local shops have suffered massively over the past few months, so with that in mind, We pledge to make a greater effort to shop locally. To support our high street businesses and champion the artisans.
Thinking of doing the same? To help, We've pulled together a handful of smaller businesses based in Kent, that offer high quality and unique products.
Read MoreIt’s tough right now and more than anything we all just want to support each other and get through this time. Please reach out if you need anything, don’t suffer alone - we can connect people and businesses as and when required. With that in mind, we’ve set up ‘Pay it forward’.
It’s simple, genuine offers of support and kindness that will bring positivity and happiness to another person, no money changes hands and we will highlight anyone offering a good deed. Here’s how you get involved...
Read MoreThe TN Card launched in February this year, a local loyalty scheme designed to reward its customers and bring our community together. It’s Founder, Jess Gibson is passionate about bringing independent businesses and individuals together by highlighting unique offers, new brands, and products. We met Jess to chat about her business, its mission, and where she’ll be shopping for Christmas gifts this year…
Read MoreDuring lockdown, we’ve kept in touch with other local small business owners to see how they’ve been coping during the pandemic. Phoebe has inspired us with her tenacious attitude, creating a new range of online courses so she can share her creative skill set to a wider audience. We talk brunches at Juliet’s and why living in Tunbridge Wells is the best move she’s ever made….
Read MoreWe’ve long been admirers of Jane Bridgers ceramics, the local artist creates fluid shapes that conjure up a sense of calm and relaxation. Her craft is the result of years of practice, each piece she makes is completely unique and made in her Tunbridge Wells studio. We talk to her about lockdown life and what inspires her work…
Read MoreI started 2020 with the aim of overhauling my fitness, I’d spent far too long ignoring the fact that my clothes were too tight and I was ready to buy the next size up. My diet was full of home-cooked food that was full of carbohydrates finished off with a glass of wine most nights. Let’s be clear, I have NEVER liked fitness, it just wasn’t for me and mainly born from a negative mentality of thinking ‘I can’t do that’ and ‘I’m just not that type of person’. I was kidding myself.
Read MoreIt is almost unimaginable to find ourselves in this strange new world so suddenly. Just a few weeks ago, there was so much to look forward to, especially for those whose longed-planned weddings were finally on the horizon this year. Now everyone’s wedding is on hold, and in some cases cancelled, with dire financial consequences. Many tears will have been shed, and thoughts will begin to turn to alternative ideas.
Read MoreInternational Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender-equal world by choosing to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women's achievements. We spoke to nine women living or working in Tunbridge Wells about equality, feminism, local support groups and the importance of female role models…
Read MoreWe met Annika and Chris at their beautiful Victorian villa in St Johns, after purchasing the house two years ago they’ve just completed an impressive renovation of the kitchen/dining room. We chat interiors, weekend walks around the Pantiles and the best places in the world to ski!
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