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📰 The Quick Hits
Gas Leak Road Disruption Continues
Roadworks on Pembury Road continue. SGN engineers continue to work to identify and repair a gas leak near Halls Hole Road. The duration of the work is still unknown due to the complexity of repair. Thick road surfaces and nearby utility pipes are increasing the time engineers will need.
Traffic lights and road closures remain, disrupting commuters and the number six bus. SGN have said the work is essential for safety.
Tories Choose Their Candidate
What Happened: The Tories have selected their candidate for Tunbridge Wells. The local party chose Neil Mahapatra, a 44-year-old buisnessman. Mahapatra is a Kent-born Oxford graduate who beat out two other candidates. Tunbridge Wells' previous MP, Greg Clark is stepping down after 19 years in the role.
Other candidates for the seat include:
- Hugo Pound (Labour)
- Mike Martin (Liberal Democrat)
- John Gager (Reform UK)
- Hassan Kassan (Independent)
- John Hurst (Green Party)
Extra info: @James_Rands on Twitter/X is reporting a small lie on Neil Mahapatra's website.
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This seems to be an issue with other candidates. Surrey Heath candidate Ed McGuiness appears to be claiming an AirBnB is his home.
Dealer's Assets Seized
Convicted drug dealer, William Ferguson must repay over £300k under a court order. Ferguson, from Tunbridge Wells is serving a 13-year sentence. Using the EncroChat platform, he was apart of a large-scale cocaine network in Kent.
A court has determined he benefitted by £769,812 with his current assets totalling £311,007. He has three months to pay or will face a further three years in jail. Seized assets include funds from bank accounts and proceeds from auctioned designer items.
Live At The Pantiles Controls Explained
Live at The Pantiles has addressed recent criticism about ticketing and restrictions. Organisers rebranded from Jazz on the Pantiles to reflect the broader range of music. Concerns recently arose on social media about barriers and wristbands altering the event's atmosphere.
Manager of the event, Kami Paulson said they made the changes to improve safety and space management. Emphasising that this prevents overcrowding and improves the experience for all involved.
Hever Festival Theatre Launches
The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle launched its season on 25th May. A new open-air theatre on the Two Sisters' Lawn, rebuilt after storm damage in 2023. The season features tribute acts, jazz & classical music, family-friendly activities and comedy plays. Highlights include a Tudor history deep-dive and a silent disco.
For details, visit heverfestival.co.uk.
🔔 The Recs
🎫 What’s On
Monday 10th June
- Tunbridge Wells Primary Schools Singing Festival / 19:00 / £10 / Assembly Hall
Tuesday 11th June
- Tunbridge Wells Primary Schools Singing Festival / 19:00 / £10 / Assembly Hall
- Andrea Chenier (Opera) / 19:15 / £23 / Trinity Theatre
Wednesday 12th June
- Jimmy Carr: Laugh Funny (Comedy) / 19:00 & 21:30 / £39.25+ / Assembly Hall
- Trinity Encore Movers / 10:00 / £5 / Trinity Theatre
- Trinity Encore Singers / 11:30 / £5 / Trinity Theatre
- Back To Black (Film) / 14:30 & 19:30 / £9 & £10 / Trinity Theatre
Thursday 13th June
- Chatty Cafe / 13:00 / Details / Trinity Theatre
- Mark Simmons (Comedy) / 19:30 / £18 / Trinity Theatre
- Game Changer / 16:00 to 19:45 / Free / Amelia Scott
- Comedy Night / 18:00 / £15 / Tyber's Reggae Bar
Friday 14th June
- Ed Gamble (Comedy) / 19:30 / £29.25 / Assembly Hall
- Story Time / 09:30 / £5 / Trinity Theatre
- Six Chick Flicks (Comedy) / 19:30 / £23 / Trinity Theatre
- Black Deer Festival / Details / Eridge Park
Saturday 15th June
- Steam & Heritage Diesel Train Rides / Details / Spa Valley Railway
- Steam Driver Experience! / Details / Spa Valley Railway
- The Dinosaur Express! / Details / Spa Valley Railway
- The Kent Gin, Jazz & Steam Train! / Details / Spa Valley Railway
- The Kent Whiskey Train! / Details / Spa Valley Railway
- A Weekend For Dad / Details / Penshurst Place
- Father's Day Weekend Cars / Details / Hever Castle
- Pantiles Antiques & Vintage Fair / 10:00 to 17:00 / Details / The Pantiles
- Black Deer Festival / Details / Eridge Park
Sunday 16th June
- Steam & Heritage Diesel Train Rides / Details / Spa Valley Railway
- The Dinosaur Express! / Details / Spa Valley Railway
- The Kent Cheese Train! / Details / Spa Valley Railway
- Challengers (Film) / 14:30 & 19:30 / £9 & £10 / Trinity Theater
- A Weekend For Dad / Details / Penshurst Place
- Father's Day Weekend Cars / Details / Hever Castle
- Father's Day Lunch at The Waterside / Details / Hever Castle
- Pantiles Antiques & Vintage Fair / 10:00 to 17:00 / Details / The Pantiles
- Father's Day Beer & BBQ Feast! / 12:00 to 16:00 / £29.50 / Mercure
- Black Deer Festival / Details / Eridge Park
- The Carole King & James Taylor Story / 20:00 / £30.20 / Hever Castle
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🎵 Live Music
Monday 10th June
- Vox Pops Indie Choir / 19:30 / 1st Session Free / The Sussex Arms
Wednesday 12th June
- Bob Haddrell & Stuart Jackaman / 19:30 / Details / The Red Lion
Thursday 13th June
Friday 14th June
- Black Deer Festival / Details / Eridge Park
- The Bob Bernard Ensamble / 19:00 / £8 / The Grey Lady
- Feel Good Friday / 19:00 / Free / Tyber's Reggae Bar
- The Alex Gold Duo / 19:30 / Free / The Buzz
Saturday 15th June
- The ELO Tribute Show / 19:30 / £31+ / Assembly Hall
- Black Deer Festival / Details / Eridge Park
- The Captain / 19:00 / Free / Tyber's Reggae Bar
Sunday 16th June
- Beyond the Barricade / 19:30 / £28.50+ / Assembly Hall
- The Cockney Knights / 14:00 / £20 / Chiddingstone Castle
- Black Deer Festival / Details / Eridge Park
- DJ Ska n Mash / 15:00+ / Free / Tyber's Reggae Bar
😋 Food
Markets:
Tuesday 11th June
- Hildenborough Farmer's Market / 09:00 to 11:00
Thursday 13th June
- Rolvenden Crafts and Food Market / 09:00 to 12:00
- Shipbourne Market / 09:00 to 11:00
Saturday 15th June
- Pantiles Food & Craft Market / 10:00 to 16:00
- Sevenoaks Saturday Market / 09:00 to 16:00
Sunday 16th June
- Pantiles Food & Craft Market / 10:00 to 16:00
🏆Sport
♣️Poker:
Poker Night / Tuesday & Wednesday at 19:30 / 1st Time Free / The Bedford
🏏Cricket
Results:
- Tunbridge Wells 294 / 6 - 192 /
Fixtures:
Saturday 15th June:
- St Lawrence & Highland Court vs. Tunbridge Wells
Thanks
As always, I hope you enjoyed the letter, have a great week!
Jamie
-Writer, TW Life
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