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This issue brings you 24 pages of news and updates
about what we are doing and what's happening around
the borough. There are a few events coming up too!
If you like to try different cuisines, don't miss the Food
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Festival in Calverley Grounds on 23 and 24 September.
The Puppetry Festival, which was a huge success last
time, is back in October - see more info on p14.
For those who like the outdoors, why not try a walk Playground refurb
around Paddock Wood - see seven walks to choose
from on p10.
Thanks to everyone in our borough who is sending in
poppies for our Remembrance Day display, and those
who are supporting local good causes through TW
Lotto - your help is making a difference.
Lots more to read about - enjoy!
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School visits as part of civic
development engagement
By Councillor Tracy attentive and engaged audiences
asked good questions and were
Moore particularly concerned about the
In early July I had the opportunity future of the caf in the centre
to visit three secondary schools of Calverley Grounds, and also
in Royal Tunbridge Wells, to sought reassurance that the
present the vision of the new civic popular Christmas ice rink would
Flying high centre and new 1,200 seat theatre
to pupils. I was keen to gather
continue. There are absolutely
no plans to close the tea room
Green Flags once again for feedback from young people caf. In fact, I think it will be an
Tunbridge Wells parks on this ambitious proposal to ideal place for continued public
invest in the town. After all, they engagement during construction,
Parks and open spaces in Tunbridge Wells represent the future beneficiaries to inform everyone of timescales
have been recognised by the Green Flag of this investment. The proposal and progress. I also feel if the
Award Scheme as among the very best in the is intended to enhance the construction site is kept as small
world. Once again we are proud to be flying cultural offer of the town and as possible, the ice rink should be
the flag for five of our beautiful open spaces wider borough, and to provide an able to continue throughout. It was
that have retained their prestigious Green Flag economic benefit of around 14 a privilege and a pleasure to meet
Awards for another year. million pounds per year. Despite so many inquisitive young people
Woodbury Park Cemetery, The Grove, the young people not having a and flattering to
Grosvenor and Hilbert Recreation Ground, vote yet, they do have a voice. be invited
Calverley Grounds, and Dunorlan Park I wanted to hear what they had back again
which also has a Green Heritage Site to say. at SKA!
Accreditation all met the objectives of the At both the Skinners' Kent
Green Flag Award scheme putting them Academy (SKA) and the Skinners
among the record-breaking 1,797 UK parks School, a show of hands
and green spaces receiving a Green Flag demonstrated the vast majority
Award. supportive of the project. (We ran
We value our parks out of time to survey the girls at
TWGGS!) Most of the pupils had
Councillor Jane March, Cabinet member been to both the Assembly Hall
with responsibility for Tourism, Leisure and Theatre and the West End and
Economic Development said: We value our were enthused about enabling
parks and are very proud of them. We have West End touring productions to
become rather accustomed to retaining the come to Tunbridge Wells. These
Green Flag Awards but these awards are only
possible with the support of the respective
Friends' groups and the hard work of the Parks
team and our contractor Sodexo. The flags are
well deserved and I hope this will encourage
more people to visit and enjoy their parks.
Were now
using Skype for
Business
If youve called us recently, it is unlikely you would have
noticed any difference to a time before. However, using
Skype for our internal and external calls, free of charge
via the internet, means we can look forward to substantial
savings on our 76,000 annual phone bill.
The cost of the new software was covered by funding from
the Department of Communities and Local Government,
following a successful bid to their Transformation Challenge
Award fund, and has been purchased in partnership with
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Mary Caley playground
refurbishment
Mary Caley playground at Rusthall has
been completely refurbished this summer
and re-opened in July, just in time for
summer holidays.
The old playground was in urgent need of renovation, with
most of the play equipment being dated and worn. The
new playgrounds layout has been designed by architects
at Mainwaring Ditch Associates, with help from TWBC
and Rusthall Parish Council, as well as residents local
to the area. Works have been completed by Playsafe
Playgrounds Ltd.
The playground mainly includes new equipment for
toddlers as requested by local families but also has
a scale swing, new net spinner and a climber suitable for
older children.
Old swings have been replaced with new toddler-friendly
swing sets, including a giant basket swing and a Tango
swing seat that allows an adult (or older child) to swing
face-to-face with a toddler. To add more play value for
little ones, a new baby playhouse, see-saw, rockers, small
rotator and balance trail have been installed. In addition,
all fencing, gates and picnic tables have been replaced.
A giant snappy timber crocodile, hand carved by Playsafe
Playground craftsmen, is keeping potential vandals away!
The works have been paid for using s106 developer
contribution funds from planning applications within the
local area. For more information on the project contact
parks@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
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Narrated by Patrick Carr, it sheds a
Cricket Club to a question put by a local 'Olive Walton The Fght to Vote' runs fresh light on a very dramatic piece of
suffragette: for 16 minutes, so David has added a local history.
'Of course women are allowed in who second film The Kentish Rebellion
an engaging account of the Battle of DVDs are now on sale at the museum
do you think makes the tea?'
Maidstone during the Second Civil War. shop priced 10 with all proceeds going
He could not imagine a more directly to the Mayor's charity, Domestic
provocative reply and was not surprised The film contains a very powerful battle Abuse Volunteer Support Services
to learn that the result was the most scene staged by The English Civil War (DAVSS).
Society.
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ALL ABOARD!
Shopper Bus to
Maidstone
Five Oak Green, Pembury and Paddock journeys, the only service running via
Wood residents will be pleased to hear Five Oak Green is to Paddock Wood
there is a weekday direct shopping bus and Tonbridge. It is a great addition and
The Hop to Maidstone town centre and back. I will continue working with operators
and KCC for an improved service for
Pickers Line This service will be reviewed after three
months and will need to be viable to
our community.'
continue, so residents are encouraged KCC member and Borough Councillor
to use the bus. Sarah Hamilton is also very pleased to
know that a journey to Maidstone will
Nu-Venture started the new service on be possible without the need to change
4 September: buses. 'The situation has been difficult
Mondays and Wednesdays buses and must be resolved. Many people
You may have read in the spring will depart from Five Oak Green at have experienced a lot of uncertainty,
edition of Local about the work 9.39am worry and inconvenience, but it is so
being done by the Hop Pickers Line important they are encouraged to use
Heritage Group to signpost and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays it the service.'
mark the route of the Hop Pickers will start from Pembury at 9.30am
Line. This was the single-line The councillors are working with
On all days it will serve Paddock Wood, Arriva to investigate the new Arriva
steam railway that every summer East Peckham and Wateringbury,
brought thousands of people from Clik service currently being piloted in
arriving at Maidstone town centre at Sittingbourne. Discussions are very
the East End of London to the rural approx 10.35am. The return journey
communities around Paddock Wood positive and hopefully there will be a
from Maidstone will be at 1.30pm and trial in the local area. The vehicles are
for their hop picking holiday. will serve the same stops. normally ordered using a phone app
The project has now taken a step Carol Mackonochie, TWBC Councillor but it may be possible to use land lines.
forward with the formal opening for Capel, is delighted: 'Apart from term An update will be in the winter edition of
by Councillor Elizabeth Thomas, time buses which fit in with school run Local magazine.
Borough Councillor and Chair of
Paddock Wood Town Council, of the
first information panel installed in
Paddock Wood Station. The panels
Fancy a trip to Try the Sunday bus service
from Cranbrook to Hastings
provide a map showing the 11-mile
route of the original line, together the coast? A local resident has contacted us
with many attractive graphics and to ask if we would mention that the
useful information about the route, Stagecoach 349 bus exists. More
including locations where it may still local residents need to use
be visible. the service or it could
be stopped. The bus
has been running from
around April this year.
Visit Stagecoachbus.
com for more
information.
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Walks
around
Paddock
Wood
Footpaths
around Paddock
Wood have been
used since medieval times when
they were used by villagers as a means of
getting to work, to the village centre and to the
church. These days, they are more often used
as a means of access to the countryside on
foot for not only the seasoned walker, but for
families to enjoy too.
Some improvements have been made to the paths
around Paddock Wood over the past couple of
years, such as repairs to stiles and bridges, erecting
fingerposts and waymarks and clearing undergrowth.
Here are some walks you may wish to try:
Walk 1 through Moatlands Golf Course to
Gedges Hill (3.25 miles)
Walk 2 to the High Ground of Castle Hill and
Brenchley (5.25 miles)
Walk 3 a walk in Mascalls country (2.5 miles)
Walk 4 around Paddock Wood town (3.25 miles)
Walk 5 from Paddock Wood into the parish of
Capel (5 miles)
Walk 6 along the River Medway (5.75 miles)
Walk 7 Foal Hurst Wood Nature Reserve (40
acres)
Help local good causes, and be
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If you would like more information about any of these
walks visit paddockwoodtc.kentparishes.gov.uk Only 1 per ticket!
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Bake Off and a Horrible Foods eating
competition. The Food Month and
Festival are supported by the Farmers
Market (Town Hall) which will run as
usual on the Saturday, September 9
and 23.
International street food trucks and
stalls will be selling foods such as dim
sum by Sunisas, locally reared meats
and game from Chiddingstone Farm,
and locally roasted coffee from Bean
Smitten.
F
ancy trying your hand at The festival takes place in Calverley
sugarcraft, blind tasting insects Grounds and is supported by Royal Therell be lots of
or eating delicious food grown Tunbridge Wells Together and fun and exciting activities
in the area and prepared by local Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The for families, including a childrens stage
restaurants including The Warren? month will start with the Pantiles Food and entertainment area, cooking and
Yes! Then head to Calverley Grounds Festival (810 September) and end science demonstrations, music-making
this September for the first Tunbridge with festival celebrations in Calverley with vegetables, and the final judging
Wells Food Festival. Entry is free and Grounds. Karen Pengelly of Royal of the cake making competition.
youll be able to enjoy food and drink Tunbridge Wells Together, says, 'As
from over 70 stalls, including freshly- farmers and vineyards harvest their For grownups there is a beer and cider
brewed coffee and fabulous cream crops, Tunbridge Wells is going to tent with over 30 different local brews
teas. Also, local chefs will be running spend a month celebrating food. With available to taste, and a street food
demos showcasing their culinary skills food festivals, farmers markets, pop-up area with local producers serving hot
and sharing recipe ideas using local events and a celebration of everything and cold dishes throughout the day.
produce. food related, theres a huge array of Bring the family and have a delicious
events to stimulate your taste buds day in the park!
September sees the inaugural Food
and have you coming back for seconds
Month across Tunbridge Wells with the
(and thirds and fourths )'.
grand finale being the Tunbridge Wells
Food Festival. Expect two days of
tasting delicious locally produced food,
final judging of the Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells
Food Festival
Calverley Grounds, Royal
Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RG
Saturday 23
& Sunday 24 September
11am 6pm
FREE ENTRY
A fun family day out enjoying
delicious local, national and
international food and drinks
in the beautiful Calverley
Grounds in the middle of
Royal Tunbridge Wells.
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What can a new theatre do for
our community?
If the Council goes ahead with
its plans for a new theatre
its a given that the programme
our schools and work experience
programme.
across different price bands so
that the programme is affordable
for all. We will have new facilities
The theatre can become a
will be a very different mix from opening up opportunities for
community focus point, where
the current offering. The chance captioned and audio described
people can meet, have lunch and
to do something different with performances, induction
so on - very different from the
the programme and bring in hearing loops, and a more
current offer at the Assembly Hall
new productions will, I hope, be extensive schedule of relaxed
Theatre.
a source of inspiration for the performances.
many talented local groups and For our customers who struggle
The new theatre will also create
individuals in the borough. with mobility, they will find a
jobs, as the staffing structure will
fully accessible theatre, so they
A new mix of shows will also give need to be broader in order to
can choose seats in the dress
us the chance to work with new support the new programme.
or upper circles with family and
and different productions on a
friends. I really do believe that the new
talent and artists development
building will truly bring a new and
programme supporting local The increased number of seats
an enhanced offer to all sectors of
talent and helping it grow. There and the added revenue that
our local and regional community.
are opportunities for young people brings will also help us ensure
too as we will continue to develop that ticket prices are spread JJ Almond, Theatre Director
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Tunbridge
Wells Puppetry
Festival is back this
autumn!
Tunbridge Wells is With some of the very best in the business lined up to
perform their magical, funny, moving and amazing shows
set to become across the town centre, there really will be something for
a colourful everyone, including a host of free entertainment
showground to enjoy on The Pantiles on Saturday 14 October, so if
youve never considered seeing a puppetry show before,
for live why not come along and give it a go?
theatre and Funded by Arts Council England, Tunbridge Wells Borough
animation Council and Kent County Council, and with thanks to many
when the Tunbridge Wells Puppetry local sponsors, tickets are on sale now, starting from just 5.
For more information and to book visit
Festival returns to the town this October. twpuppetryfestival.org
Following the success of the first festival held in 2015,
Box Office 01892 678678
organisers are promising an even bigger, more varied
line-up of award-winning entertainment for all ages when it
returns on 13 and 14 October. twpuppetryfestival
Get set for a packed programme of world-class puppetry,
@twpuppetryfest
animation and object theatre, including global theatrical
phenomenon Disneys THE LION KING who will be
partnering this years festival with workshops for schools twpuppetryfest
and two exciting events at Trinity Theatre an exhibition
of costumes, puppets and masks from the West End
production, plus an on-stage masterclass and Q&A with
members of the cast and puppetry department.
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TW Lotto
supporting local good causes
Our very own TW Lotto proceeds go to support local good
causes. The lotto is currently on course
launched in July, and you to raise over 30,000 for good causes
may well have read about it in its first year!
in the local press, here in the Local organisations can sign up to TW
summer edition of Local, on Lotto as a beneficiary and get their own
the Councils website and branded page on the website. There
organisations all across the borough.
social media, or even on the are no fees or administration charges
You can see the full list of good causes
and we even provide the marketing
side of our waste and recycling on the TW Lotto website.
materials.
vehicles! Maybe you have Lottery players can choose to support a
Many local organisations have spread
already bought a ticket and are the word among friends and supporters
specific good cause that is close to their
and are already starting to bring in
in with a chance of winning hearts or simply support the central TW
much needed extra funds. If you know
the weekly jackpot prize of Lotto community fund. The central fund
of other good causes that you think
is used to support the Councils own
25,000. community grants programmes. Any
would benefit from being part of TW
Lotto, then why not encourage them to
Its still early days, but our lotto is off to lucky winners can have their prize paid
sign up? Registering as a good cause
a flying start. Even before the first draw directly into their own account or donate
is very simple and once your application
was made around 50 local good causes the winnings back to their chosen good
is approved by the Council, you can
had signed up, taking advantage of cause.
start promoting the site and your own
this new and simple way to raise funds
Good causes currently benefiting from branded page to your supporters and
and public awareness. And more good
TW Lotto range from Age UK Tunbridge friends, as well as the wider public.
causes are joining all the time.
Wells to Brenchley Pre-School, from
TW Lotto is a weekly online lottery Pickering Cancer Drop-in Centre to
designed to support good causes, Pepenbury, and from Tunbridge Wells A big thank you to all
voluntary organisations and community Scouts to the Mental Health Resource those who are already
groups across our borough. Tickets Centre as well as a large number of supporting TW Lotto!
cost only 1, and 60 per cent of all local arts, sports and community based
Fact:
Unlike the cinema site, the Council Council will also ensure that potential Assembly Hall sites will have to
owns the current civic site, and so developers have the capacity to conform to that Planning Framework.
will be able to control what happens deliver and will complete proper
We have also been working closely
to it and how it is brought to market. checks on prospective owners.
with Historic England to define the
The Council has already been A Planning Framework for the area important aspects of the character
undertaking soft market testing on around Church Road and Crescent of the buildings and to establish
the current complex. This gives some Road has been produced which the principles that can guide their
reassurance that the size and scale of sets out clearly what the Council future adaptation and re-use.
opportunity are of interest to the market. expects future redevelopment of
See more myth-busting about the
the site to look like, how it should fit
The Council will retain an interest proposed new development at:
with the rest of the town, and what
in the site to ensure timecales are
met for redevelopment and it could
is and isnt acceptable on the site.
twciviccentre.co.uk
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happened with the cinema site. The for the existing Town Hall and
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Proposed New Civic Centre Development
Neither the Town Hall nor Assembly Hall
Theatre is fit for modern day purposes
and a decision needs to be taken over
their futures, and whether to refurbish,
redevelop or do nothing.
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From 1 October:
Free to use pay by phone no
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A big thank you 20p discount for two hours or
more
'Some people look for a and from local schools like Oakley
and Claremont. Register with our new provider
beautiful place, others make a RingGo through our website, or
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom download the RingGo app.
place beautiful' is not only about gardening tasks
Hazrat Inayat Khan it also includes all-year-round
The success of Tunbridge Wells in planning and marketing by the
the South & South East in Bloom Bloom committee, historic and nature
competition would not be possible to conservation research carried out by
achieve without help we receive from Friends and KHWP, and litter picks in
volunteers. neighbourhoods organised by local
communities and the Street Scene
Our main parks and open spaces team.
have volunteer groups who work
in partnership with the Parks team, Volunteers are priceless, we know
helping to plant and maintain borders, that, but we should not ignore the
trees and seasonal bedding displays. financial impact they have on our
The majority of the Friends' groups campaign. According to our estimate,
have a gardening sub-committee over the past 12 months volunteers
taking active part in maintenance of contributed in total well over 10,000
the gardens. Conservation sessions volunteering hours, with a notional
organised by the Kent High Weald value of 75k.
Partnership are very popular and To find out how to join a Friends'
attract a steady number of volunteers. group, visit tunbridgewells.gov.uk or
We also receive support from
corporate volunteers, mainly from the
call the Parks team on 01892 554031. We have launched
biggest employer in town AXA PPP
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volunteering projects, visit khwp.org. an online lottery
uk or call on 01580 212972.
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Its OK to talk about it.
While personal health issues, like some the MonaLisa Touch, a scientifically
symptoms of the menopause may be proven laser therapy for vaginal health.
hard to discuss, they can be even harder
MonaLisa Touch is a quick, hormone-free
to live with. Its a relief to be able to talk
procedure that helps women reclaim
about it and find the right treatment.
their quality of life and enjoy personal
Benenden Hospital is proud to be one of relationships more fully.
the first hospitals in the UK to introduce
We are working in partnership with a local display, perhaps your own Burgess Stores, High Street,
Kent County Council and the Royal hanging basket or planter or put Goudhurst
British Legion to be a part of this them into a drop-off box for us to
years remembrance campaign. collect. These will make up a large
We are taking part in a knitted/crochet display that we will mount by the war
poppy campaign across Kent to pay memorial.
tribute to those who have served in
war.
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Theres so much entertainment this autumn that you really
are spoilt for choice here are some of our favourites!
The autumn season will deliver more favourite West End musicals, comedy, fabulous family
shows, great one-nighters and our pantomime directed by our very own JJ Almond, Assembly
Hall Theatre Director.
Following his sell-out preview show last November, controversial comedian Russell Brand
returns with a new stand-up tour. What is real? Who are we? Where did this baby come from?
In Re-Birth Russell Brand wrestles with these questions whilst unravelling the matrix of modern
media, politics, sex, fatherhood and death.
Scottish singer-songwriter Lulu returns with her biggest tour yet. She delivers a show packed
full of her hits, new songs and music that has influenced and guided her throughout her
incredible career.
For the little ones, CBeebies Mister Maker is back by popular demand in his smash hit live
theatre tour, encouraging Mini Maker and grown ups to sing, dance and make some noise!
Other highlights include two heart warming musicals Son of a Preacher Man and
Flashdance. Based on the hit 80s film, Flashdance tells the story of a welder and her dreams.
Starring Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton the show brims with physical energy,
immense choreography and a spectacular score which includes the smash hits Maniac, Manhunt,
Gloria and the award-winning title track Flashdance What a Feeling.
Son of a Preacher Man featuring the soulful music of Dusty Springfield embarks on a
national tour this year. Choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood,
it stars former X Factor star Diana Vickers along with Bad Girls and Coronation Street star Debra
Stephenson.
During the swinging 60s, in a Soho joint where the kids danced the night away to the latest crazes
and dared to dream of love, while the legendary owner, The Preacher Man dispensed advice to
cure the loneliest of tears. Only that was a long time ago and all that remains are the memories,
the stories and the myths. Until now that is!
For the first time in the Assembly Hall Theatres 75-year history, our own Theatre Director
JJ Almond will direct the Christmas pantomime Aladdin. Produced by UK Productions in
association with the Assembly Hall Theatre, Aladdin will feature Michael Greco
(EastEnders bad boy Beppe di Marco), Britains Got Talents Jess Robinson
and CBBCs Mark Rhodes.
In conjunction with the Go! Card we have Pay What You Can evenings on
selected shows. We will be making a limited number of tickets available for
Go! Card holders which can only be booked on the day of the performance at
the Assembly Hall Box Office, either in person or by calling 01892 530613.
Visit assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk for more details.
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WHATS ON AT THE ASSEMBLY HALL THEATRE
September Fri 13 Oct The Carpenters Story 2017 Tue 31 Oct Son of a Preacher Man
Wed 20 Sep Russell Brand Sat 14 Oct The Selecter / The Beat
Thu 21 Sep Madama Butterfly Feat Ranking Roger November
Sat 23 Sep Henning Wehn Sun 15 Oct Totally Tina Wed 1Sat 4 Nov Son of a Preacher Man
Sun 24 Sep Milkshake! Live Tue 17 Oct Tap Factory Sun 5 Nov RTWSO Oberon Overture
Wed 18 Oct Rip it Up Wed 8 Nov Jimmy Carr
October Thu 9 Nov Joel Dommett: Live
Thu 19 Oct Be Bop A Lula
Sun 1 Oct RTWSO Elgars Sea
Pictures Sat 21 Oct Killer Queen Fri 10 Nov Think Floyd
Thu 5 Oct Dire Straits UK Sun 22 Oct John Mayall in Concert Sun 12 Nov RTW Choral Society: Dvok
2017 and Brahms
Fri 6 Oct The Hollies 13 Sat 18 Nov Flashdance - The Musical
Mon 23 Oct Nina Conti
Sat 7 Oct Get Ready Tue 21Sat 25 Nov TWODS My Fair Lady
Wed 25 Oct Kate Rusby
Sun 8 Oct Milton Jones is Out There Sun 26 Nov Carry on Wells
Thu 26 Oct Mister Maker & The
Wed 11 Oct Lulu All About The Music Shapes Live! Wed 29 Nov The Nutcracker Ballet
Thu 12 Oct TW Puppetry Festival: Sun 28 Oct Joe Brown
Twinkle Twinkle King of Pop The Legend
Fri 13 Oct TW Puppetry Festival: Mon 29 Oct
Continues
Duvet Day
A favourite festive
destination,
skating in Royal Tunbridge
open seven days a week (closed
Christmas Day). Make skating the
perfect day out for the family, a first
Wells offers something for date or a festive office party.
skaters, shoppers and spectators
Main skating sessions will take place
Father Christmas
across the season. from 11am until 8pm. Please note Tickets on sale now https://
From 17 November, Calverley Grounds the last skating session will be 6pm thelittleboxoffice.com/
will be transformed into the ultimate on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New darrylcurcherevents. We strongly
winter destination, signalling the start of Year's Eve and New Years Day. advise booking in advance to avoid any
the festive season. The Tunbridge Wells disappointment for children expecting
Skate tickets are now on sale: adults to see Father Christmas.
ice rink returns for 2017 with stylish
14 and children 9.50 including
skating, festive food and drink, music
and Christmas shopping inspiration.
skate hire. A booking fee of up to Fuggles Beer Cafe
1.75 per ticket will be applied on all Visitors looking for an aprs skate
By day or night, visitors can skate in tickets booked by phone or in person. drink can choose from a bar menu
the beautiful splendour of Calverley Online booking fees are only 0.85 stocked with seasonal classics such
Grounds amphitheatre, decorated for per ticket (over 50% off other booking as real ale and craft beers, some
Christmas with twinkling festive lights. methods). Sessions sell out quickly so Belgian classics and Christmas beers,
On selected nights across the season, it is advised that visitors book tickets alongside their famous mulled cider,
the ice rink will once again collaborate in advance to avoid disappointment mulled wine and a range of seasonal
with The Forum the lifeblood of the on the day. Go! Card tickets available gins, wines and soft drinks.
live music scene and host indie and at 5.
folk music nights.
Dedicated 30 minute Parent & Toddler Basil Caf
Councillor Jane March, Cabinet sessions will take place every morning Full of flavour, vibrant in colour and
member with responsibility for Tourism, at 9.45am, 10.15am and 2pm until the always loaded with good, wholesome
Leisure and Economic Development schools break up for Christmas. Price ingredients, Basil will be serving up
said: Once again its time to get your 9.50 which includes toddler and adult loads of favourites, with new festive-
skates on! In the magical setting of the ticket and seal skating aid. inspired cakes and bakes and a winter
park the ice rink is definitely something barbecue.
Advance booking is recommended
you should include in your festive plans.
at peak times Thursday and Friday
With fantastic food and drink options
evenings, school holidays and all day Skate Corporate Package
available at the rink and in town, Royal Organise a group of at least 10 staff
Saturday and Sunday. Motorised and
Tunbridge Wells is the place to skate. and their family and friends, book a
non-motorised wheelchair users are
Supported by Tunbridge Wells Borough welcome to enjoy the rink in their own 30 minute skate session, and enjoy a
Council, the 35 x 20 metre ice rink with wheelchair but must be accompanied beer/wine/soft drink and a burger for
a capacity of up to 250 skaters will be by an assisting companion. just 15 per person.
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