staying in going out - march 2011
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A local 'what's on' magazine that reaches out to the residents of Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas. Whether staying in or going out, it's quirky reversable design covers all they'll need to read!TRANSCRIPT
stayingineditiontunbridge wells
Go to a movie première...It’s not every day that you get the
chance to go to a movie première – but
now you can! A consortium from
Tunbridge Wells has come together to
create a short fi lm Venus and the Sun,
starring Keeley Hazell and Ukweli
Roach. As a homage to their home
town, they are premièring the fi lm at
The Assembly Hall
on March 11th
at a black tie
event. See
page 10 in
Going Out
for details!
on March 11th
at a black tie
event. See
page 10 in
Going Out
for details!
Welcome to
Staying In &
Going Out
magazine.
Now is the time to
brush off those winter
blues and spring clean
your social life! Here’s what
we’ve got in store:
stAying in
� Gifts for Mother’s Day, plus a
simple idea to make a cute card
just for mum
� Top advice from expert cycle retailer
on how to get your family cycling
� Fun puzzles to keep you busy while
you wait for the sun to come out!
going out
� Focus on Bedgebury Forest and
where to go cycling
� Springtime for the kids: how to get
them outdoors and active
� Mother’s Day outings: where to go
and what to do!
win tiCkets! This month, we have two amazing
prizes lined up. We have a pair of
tickets to spine-chilling drama,
The Haunted, coming soon to The
Assembly Hall. And if music is your
thing, enter our prize draw to win
two tickets for Ken Stringfellow’s new
band The Disciplines, at the Forum!
Lisa Mileseditor
stayingstaying
Go to a movie
Step into
Spring! For
great ideas on
where to go
and what to do,
check out
www.staygo.co.uk
Contact Lisa: [email protected]
WWyour social life! Here’s what
WWWWWyour social life! Here’s what
WWWMArCH 2011
rusthall � tunbridge wells � Paddock wood � brenchley & Matfi eld � Pembury
We bake the most
scrumptious cupcakes and
cookies and deliver them
straight to your door.
We cater for all occasions
- weddings, christenings,
birthdays...
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High Street Pembury Kent • OCEAN a Traditional Fish & Chips Bar
Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 2pm & 4:30pm - 10pmFriday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 10pm Closed Sunday
, excellent for that children’s birthday party,
afternoon supper or just bring some friends and enjoy our freshly cooked meals.
We accept telephone orders, ideal for when you’re in a hurry.
located between brenchley & Matfield on the brenchley road TN12 7NX • 01892 723303
Unbeatable
prices! home
cooked food
Sunday roast only
£4.95
SKY SPO
RTS,
BAR SNACKS &
A WARM
WELCOM
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Taste of Kent menu
PORK & BEALE’S6oz Loin of Pork served with Beale’s Apple Juice Sauce &
Plaxtol Shards | £5.50
STEAK & SCOTNEYBeef marinated & braised in
Scotney Farm bitter served with Horseradish Dumplings| £5.00
LAMB & BIDDENDEN6oz Rump of Lamb pan fried & served in a
Biddenden Red Wine & Wild Thyme Jus & Plaxtol Shards| £6.00
PORK & KENT HOP SAUSAGES
Brenchley made Sausages served with a Caramelised Onion & Red Wine Gravy | £4.00
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Mum’s
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SKY SPO
RTS,
BAR SNACKS &
A WARM
WELCOM
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not-so-new MuM:
All mums,
regardless
of the age of
their children,
look forward
to a little
bit of time
off, even if
it’s only an hour or so. The
perfect Mother’s Day gift for
any not-so-new mum has to be
a treatment voucher – massage,
facial, pedicure – you name it!
Check out Tranquility at Esporta
for a wonderful de-stressing
experience, just for mum!
Esporta
01892 774000
www.esporta.com
A Few oF our...
favourite things
new MuM:A baby’s fi ngerprints embedded in
a gorgeous piece of silver jewellery
makes a beautiful keepsake
for new mums – or indeed any
mum! Birds and Beads, based
in Ticehurst, makes a range of
bespoke, handcrafted jewellery,
including the fi ngerprint designs
shown above. It takes a few weeks
to create fi ngerprint jewellery, so
hurry and you’ll be just in time for
Mother’s Day!
Birds and Beads
www.birdsandbeads.com
Get crafty!
Mother’s Day is on
April 3rd this year,
which is rather later
than usual, so we
have a fair amount of warning! Mums
like nothing better than stuff their
kids have made for them, so here’s an
easy-to-make extra special Mother’s
Day card just for her. So dads and kids,
get out the glue – here’s how to go about
pleasing that special person…
For MotHer’s dAy...
you will need • 2 x A5 sheets of coloured card in
‘fl ower’ colours of your choice – pink,
purple, yellow etc.
• 1 x A5 sheet of green card or a green
pipe cleaner
• Family photos that are OK to cut out
• Scissors (kids – take care and get an
adult to help!)
• PVA glue
• Silver or gold glitter
• A6 coloured envelope (if required)
All materials are available from
good craft shops or stationers.
now do tHis...1. Take one A5 sheet and fold it in half.
This is the base for your card.
2. Take the other A5 sheet and cut it
in half. Cut a simple fl ower shape, as
big as possible, from one half. Glue it
in the centre on the front of the card.
3. Find a photo of the child who the
card is from. Cut out the face in a
circle shape to fi t in the middle of
your fl ower. Glue it in place.
4. Glue a strip of green card or pipe
cleaner to make a stalk.…A5. When the pieces are dry, use glitter
pens or glitter glue to delineate the
outer edge of the fl ower shape for
some extra Mother’s Day sparkle!
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our FAvourite
Designer changing bags!
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For the fashion conscious new mum,
what about a Koochu changing bag for
an amazing Mother’s Day gift? Koochu
changing bags incorporate fashion
with practicality and are designed in
intricate detail. Each bag comes with
its own signature in a range of classic
colours and features that will meet all
the requirements that a parent needs in
a holdall. It can also double as a stylish
work bag with a removable laptop
holder! Now that’s juggling.
www.koochu.com
Bags from around £65
Available from:
Childrensalon, 9 High Street,
Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UL
01892 779110
www.childrensalon.com
Catalina: from the stylish koochu range
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Plenty of choice at evernden Cycles
C ycling is an
enjoyable, healthy
and cheap activity
for all the family
– once you’ve made your initial
purchases. But if you’re a novice,
what kind of bikes should you
choose? Staying In & Going Out
magazine spoke to Tony Evernden
of Evernden Cycles in Paddock
Wood about how to get started –
and how to get your kids on bikes.
tony’s FAQsWhat’s the fi rst thing to think
about before buying a bike?
People should fi rst think where
the bicycle is to be used and for
what purpose. With so much
choice on styles and suitability,
this is very important. For
example, if a customer wants to
commute on a bicycle during the
week and use it for leisure at the
weekends, it would be no good
buying a road (racing) bike. A
hybrid would be more suitable. A
good independent retailer will ask
all the right questions.
Our advice is to never buy
a bicycle in a box. This is a
road going vehicle and needs
professional set-up using the
correct tools. Most quality
independent retailers only sell
fully-assembled bicycles and
offer a free 8-10 week service. The
independent retailer then has the
knowledge and the experience to
look after the bike for years to come.
How do you choose the right model?
You need to decide how much you
are willing to spend and whether
this includes any kit or add-ons.
Once a budget has been set, then we
can guide you to a range of suitable
products. We would get the sizing
correct and then once we have
narrowed the choice to a few models,
we would always suggest a test ride.
In our opinion, a test ride is essential.
A good retailer can always change
parts on a bicycle to obtain a more
comfortable fi t.
There’s a huge range of saddles
available. How do you decide what
to go for?
Saddles, the age-old question. It’s
a personal thing because what is
comfortable for one is not always for
the other. Often you need to ride for
a few miles on a saddle to know how
it suits. A lot of problems in this area
are caused by clothing and not by
the saddle. Heavy seams in garments
like jeans can be a major cause of
discomfort. Best advice is to get some
cycling shorts!
ASK THE EXPERT!
Should
bike owners
consider regular
servicing?
Maintaining a bicycle is very
important for safety and also ride
quality. A well maintained bicycle,
regularly cleaned and lubricated,
will last longer too. We would
recommend an annual service on a
bicycle getting regular use.
Can you recommend any great
local rides?
We are very lucky in the South East.
We have some really good family
rides at Bedgebury, the Cuckoo
Trail, the Crab and Winkle Trail,
and Tonbridge to Penshurst to name
but a few. We also have the Downs,
Bedgebury and Bewl Water for the
mountain biker. There are some
good clubs for the serious
cyclist: San Fairy
Ann, Southborough
Wheelers and the
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you’re never too young...
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recently formed Kent Velo Girls,
which now also has a fl edgling Kent
Velo Boys section.
What if you’ve got very small
children?
Introducing kids to cycling has
never been easier. From 10 months
old children can be carried in child
seats on the back of bikes, and there
are also trailers and trailer bikes.
We have noticed an increase in sales
of these products and many parents
are using them to carry the kids to
nursery school, shopping and to
friends rather than using the car.
Would you recommend trying a
child on a balance bike?
Balance bikes have been in Europe
for years, but have taken some
time to catch on in the UK. These
are bicycles without pedals and
a small child scoots them along
to achieve the balance aspect of
cycling. Children who are started
on balance bikes seldom have to
rely on stabilisers.
What if parents don’t want a
‘basket and tassels’ bike for
their child?
Many manufacturers are going
away from the ‘basket with tassels’
style. But remember that we should
not always be put off by this kind of
bike – the aim above all is to get the
kids cycling. However, quality brands
with slightly higher price points do
offer alloy frames, with better brakes
and components in unisex colours.
And how do you go about making
sure the bike fi ts the kid?
The child really needs to come into
the shop and sit on a few bikes. The
cycle needs to fi t now but also have
some growing room. Usually you
can expect 2-3 years growth out of a
correctly fi tting bike. If it is a surprise
present, the inside leg measurement
is a guide and a good retailer will
always exchange or check the size
once the present has been received.
tHAnks tony For tHe AdviCe!
■ All t
ypes & st
yles of c
ycles
■ 100s o
f cycles to
choose from
■ Large range of c
hildren’s b
ikes
■ Excitin
g accessorie
s
■ Men’s,
ladies & child
ren’s
clothing
■ Professi
onal workshop on sit
e
■ All s
ervicing & repairs
OPENING HOURS
Monday-Saturday 9am-5.30pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
62 – 62a Maidstone Road TN12 6AF
01892 832 823
www.everndencycles.co.uk
EVERYTHING
FOR THE
CYCLIST UNDER
ONE ROOF
recently formed Kent Velo Girls,
which now also has a fl edgling Kent
Velo Boys section.
What if you’ve got very small
children?
Introducing kids to cycling has
never been easier. From 10 months
old children can be carried in child
recently formed Kent Velo Girls,
which now also has a fl edgling Kent
Velo Boys section.
What if you’ve got very small
children?
Introducing kids to cycling has
never been easier. From 10 months
New arrivals
now in store!
Shoes for kids, mums and school48 St. Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9NY • 01892 511651
£38
£95
New arrivals
now in store!
£38£38
£95
and school
£39
£38£38
£95£95
£40£38£38£38£38£38£38£38£38£38
£40£40£40£40
£40
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PuZZled
win! The pirate can’t remember where he buried his gold coins! Take the pirate to his spade and then fi nd your way to the treasure.
Get an adult to help you cut out your answer and send it to the address below with your name, address and age. The fi rst correct entry pulled out of the bag after the closing date wins a £10 Toys R Us voucher!
StayGo Kids Stuff, 2nd Floor, Lee House, 109 Hammersmith Road, London W14 0QH
The fi rst correct entry out of the bag wins!You must be 12 or under to enter.Closing date: 28th March 2011
£10 toys r us vouCHer
Q: What would Captain Hook like for breakfast?
A: Peter Pancake!
Q: Why are pirates no good at spelling?
A: Because they get stuck at ‘C’!
Q: Why are pirates pirates?
A: Because they arrrrrrrre!
Which two of these Jolly Rogers are exactly the same?Match up!
it’s A Joke...
a. b. c. d.
CrACk tHePirAte Code…
Work out the words of this pirate song.Replace each letter with the one that comes before it in the alphabet!
Z P I P I P B O E B
C P U U M F P G SV N !
PuZZledKIDS?!
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Six weeks later...
A QuiCk Joke…
quote unquote“The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. iris Murdoch
“Life is like riding a bicycle – in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Albert einstein
Two pieces of tarmac walk into a bar. They have a drink and swap stories about how hard they are. suddenly, a red piece of tarmac walks in. scared out of their wits, they run to the loo and hide.
when the red piece of tarmac leaves, they come out again. the barman asks “what was all that about? i thought you guys were really hard?” they reply, “yeah, we’re hard, but he’s a pscyclepath!”
As A MAtteroF FACt...
on a bicycle you can travel three times faster than you can walk, for the same amount of energy.
22,000 cyclists ride in and out of Oxford city centre every single day.
tunbridge & wellsAre disgusted!
Join in the exploits of our curmudgeonly residents to fi nd out what they’re ‘disgusted’ about this month!
byMArk sMitH
PuZZled?!ACross
7. Umbelliferous herb. You could make a glove out of it. (6)
8. Where you will fi nd 9 across. (6)
9. They live in 8 across’s, and love to buzz about between 20 across and 10 across etc. (4)
10.Cherry, or Apple perhaps? Beautiful in the springtime. (8)
11. People in charge of newspapers. (7)
13. Breast. (5)15. Fasten or stick. (5)17. They are 16 downs and they
sound like a group. (7)20.Wild spring fl owers found
in pastures. (8)21. Young woolly animal. (4)23. Chopped small, or walked
a certain way. (6)24. Garden fl owers. Favourites
of Monty Python. (6)
down
1. Its fragrant, and maybe standard or a climber. (4)
2. A short legged dog. (6)3. As young as you can get.
A baby. (7)4. Cabbage, hotel or part of
France. (5)5. A complete failure or
collapse. (6)6. A demure 1 down? Pale
yellow and related to the 20 across. (8)
12. One of Wordsworth’s ‘host’. (8)
14. Small long thin carnivores, related to the stoat. (7)
16. Six-legged crawler. (6)18. Bulbs, from Amsterdam
perhaps. (6)19. They fl y and may be linked
with 9 across at this time of year! (5)
21. Chinese dynasty. (4)
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Closing date: 28th March 2011. See website for answers after closing date.
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What about all these shop closures,
eh, Tunbridge?
I say, why don’t WE open our
own shop!
Inspired idea, Wells! Let’s
do it...
win! Complete our crossword, cut it out and send it in to: StayGo Competition, 2nd Floor, Lee House, 109 Hammersmith Road, London W14 0QH The fi rst correct entry out of the bag wins!
It’s a rum do, Wells...
£10 M&s vouCHer
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Address: ........................................................................................................................
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PostCode: .....................................................................................................................
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Arts, MusiC & tHeAtre
ASSEMBLY HALL Theatre and entertainment, including music and dance, for all the familyaddress: Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU telephone: 01892 530613 website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
TRINITY THEATRE Theatre and arts centre with a wide range of events and great caféaddress: Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JP telephone: 01892 678678 website: www.trinitytheatre.net
business serviCes
vAN RougE EXPRESS couRIERSFriendly, efficient and reliable courier service, delivery in the UK and Europe address: 9 High Street, Frant, Kent, TN3 9DT. telephone: 07860 597107
CyCling
EvERNdEN cYcLESLarge, family-run bike store with full range of accessories & clothing and on-site workshop address: 62-62a Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6AF telephone: 01892 832823 website: [email protected]
eAting out
BLAcK HoRSECosy, traditional pub with range of beers, extensive menu and pretty gardenaddress: 12 High Street, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4NY. telephone: Pub 01892 822141 Restaurant 01892 824033 website: www.blackhorsepembury.co.uk
BRENcHLEY SPoRTS BARSky Sports, bar snacks and a warm welcome with a local Kent menu address: Brenchley Road, TN12 7NX telephone: 01892 723303 website: www.brenchleybar.comHigh Street, Brenchley, Kent, TN12 7NQ telephone: 01892 722 701 website: www.bullofbrenchley.co.uk
SMITH & WESTERNWild West themed bar, diner and grill, serving American favourites for all the family address: Linden Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5QL telephone: 01892 550750 website: www.smith-western.co.uk
Food & drink
ARRAY oF cAKESScrumptious cupcakes and cookies delivered to your door. Order online or by phone telephone: 07768 098072 website: www.arrayofcakes.com
ocEAN FISH & cHIPS24-seater restaurant, ideal for kids’ parties, family get-togethers or just a great take-away 4NY telephone: 01892 823561
kids’ FAsHion STAMPEdESpecialist children’s shoe shop, stocking a wide range of modern styles address: 48 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9NY telephone: 01892 511651
Motoring AuTo BAvARIA LTdFully trained technicians are ready to solve any motoring problems for all major brands
address: 1 North Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells ,TN2 3DH telephone: 01892 522242 website: www.auto-bavaria.com
PArties TEMPER TEMPERChocolate-making parties for all ages!address: 15b Church Road, Southborough, Kent, TN4 0RX telephone: 01892 538758 website: www.tempertemperchocolate.co.uk
EdIToR: Lisa [email protected]
ARTS EdIToR: Zac [email protected]
dESIgN & PRoducTIoN: Claire Hawkes & Ian [email protected]
SALES & PRoducTIoN MANAgER: Lee [email protected]
PuBLISHER: Exclusive Edge Ltd 2nd Floor, 109 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 0QH Phone: 020 8834 1654
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see you on the fl ipsideWooosh! That is the sound you fl ipping over.
If it wasn’t a digital version, of course.
Hawkenbury • Southborough • St Johns • Tunbridge Wells
conspire to keep
Filde from his work, he realises
that if he is to convince his sceptical
employer that the mysterious
phenomena he is experiencing are
real, they must journey together to
the very edge of terror, and beyond,
to discover the source of the ghostly
night-time visitations…
STarS of THe SHoWThe Haunting stars Paul Nicholas,
who is fondly remembered for his
BAFTA nominated role of Vince
Pinner in the classic 1980s sitcom
Just Good Friends. However,
his theatre credits are also
astounding. He created the title
role in Jesus Christ Superstar in
I n an ancient, crumbling
mansion, sheltering from
the howling winds that
tear across the surrounding
desolate moorland, two men
stumble across a dark and terrifying
secret that will go on to change
their lives forever…
STrange evenTSWhen a young book dealer, David
Filde, is employed by a former
associate of his uncle to catalogue
an impressive library, he finds
an incredible array of rare and
antiquated books. But as a series
of strange and unexplained events
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a Journey To THevery edge of Terror…
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All up-coming
shows detailed at
www.pauldunton
andguests.com
THe cHeQuerS inn, lamberHurST
Thursday 3th March On the fi rst
Thursday of each month, catch
live folk music with The
Stings – great music and hugely
enjoyable fun!
THe red rooSTer blueS & rooTS club
Friday 4th March
The Violet Jive
Friday 25th March
The Big Blue
All free entry
A s we move into spring,
there are some fantastic
live music offerings
throughout March at
all your favourite local music venues,
including the superb ‘Local & Live
Sessions’ at the Trinity Theatre.
TriniTy THeaTreSaturday 19th March
Paul Dunton Presents….
The Local & Live Sessions, feat.
Intraverse, Origami Dinosaur &
The Paul Dunton Orchestra
£10/£8
Friday 25th March Todd Gordon:
Songs From The Movies
£14/£12
Saturday 26th March Amor
Flamenco: Sol Y Sombra
£15/£13
THe aSSembly Hall Sunday 6th March
Chas & Dave £22.50
Wednesday 9 March
Ben E. King & Gary U.S. Bonds – the
Great American Songbook – £22,
£20RV
Thursday 10 March
10cc £25, £23RV
Saturday 12 March
The Bon Jovi Experience £16.50
Tuesday 15 March
Mary Wilson of the
Supremes £27.50
Friday 18 March
The Dubliners £20,
£18.50RV
Saturday 19 March
Charlie
Landsborough £17.50,
£15.50RV
Tuesday 22 March
The Bootleg Beatles £22.50
Friday 25 March
Bjorn Again £18.50
Sunday 27 March
Joe Brown £23.50 £21.50RV
Paul dunTon & gueSTSaT THe grey lady muSic lounge
Wednesday 2nd March
David Migden & Joe Gibson,
Leandri , Tom McHugh, Sevenscore
Sunday 6th March
Nick Wilson, Lindsay Field & Mick
Rose, Ben Richards, The Violet Jive
Wednesday 9th March
Ant & Fie, Night Without Sleep,
Over by Dawn
Sunday 13th March
Sean de Burca, Tyn, Bella
McKendree, Virgin Soldiers
Wednesday 16th March
Mechanical Sunrise, Luke
Bacon, Logan Wilson Band
Sunday 20th
March
Alice Rose,
Arcelia, Goldie
Reed, The
Worry Dolls feat.
Zoe Nicol
Wednesday 23rd March
Paul Dunton & Crew, Big Fish Little
Fish, Lo and The Beholds, Alex
Beharrell Band
Sunday 27th March
These Abruzzo Wolves, Kyla Stroud,
Lauren Bransby, Barney Jameson &
The Hollow Men
Wednesday 30th March
SW3, Jenny Worthley Band, Cyrano
Doors 7.15pm • Entry £5 • Music from
8pm • www.paulduntonandguests.com
Check out...
THe Paul dunTon
Gig guide
Paul dunton Presents… intraverse
All up-coming
shows detailed at
www.pauldunton
andguests.com
Ben E. King & Gary U.S. Bonds – the
Great American Songbook – £22,
Worry Dolls feat.
Wednesday 23rd March
Also don't forget
to check-out some
great live acts at...
The Forum!www.twforum.co.uk
0870 264 3333
Thursday of each month, catch
live folk music with The
Stings – great music and hugely
enjoyable fun!
THe red rooSTer
Sunday 6th March
Nick Wilson, Lindsay Field & Mick
Rose, Ben Richards, The Violet Jive
Wednesday 9th March
Ant & Fie, Night Without Sleep,
Over by Dawn
All up-coming
shows detailed at
www.pauldunton
andguests.com
blueS & rooTS club Friday 4th March
The Violet Jive
Friday 25th March
The Big Blue
All free entry
Sunday 13th March
Sean de Burca, Tyn, Bella
McKendree, Virgin Soldiers
Wednesday 16th March
Mechanical Sunrise, Luke
Bacon, Logan Wilson Band
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5March 2011 / goingouteditionTunbridge WellS
the West End and he played Danny
alongside Elaine Page’s Sandy – the
first British couple to take the lead
roles in Grease. He went on to rule
the roost in the West End across
the 90s taking the lead in a number
of classic productions including
Barnum, The Mysterious Mr
Love and Catch Me If You Can, in
addition to producing and starring
in the all time hit musical Singin’ In
The Rain. In this production of The Haunting,
he is joined by one of TV’s hottest
young stars, Charlie Clements. Charlie
is best known for playing the role
of Bradley Branning in Eastenders.
Joining the show in 2006, he won
numerous awards for his performance.
His character’s dramatic death was
the fi nale of the 25th anniversary live
episode in February 2010, drawing
audience viewing fi gures of nearly 17
million people.
So if you want to see two great
stars in action, this gripping new
adaptation of Charles Dickens’ spine-
... continued from cover
tingling tales of the unexpected will
have you on the edge of your seat…
don’t dare see it alone!
Catch The Haunting at The Assembly Hall, Presented by Bill Kenwright4th-9th April 2011www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk01892 530613 / 532072
The West end's Paul nicholas
Everybody loves a good
ghost story – and Charles
Dickens was certainly
a lover of spooky tales,
both as a reader and a writer. One of
the most famous ghost stories ever, A
Christmas Carol, came from his pen
but he was also the author of many
short ghost stories, such as The Signal
Man, The Chimes and The Haunted
House. Dickens also included ghostly
episodes in many of his well-known
novels, for instance there are fi ve in
Pickwick Papers alone.
One could argue that nowadays we
are out of the habit of reading long,
Victorian novels, because one has to
commit time and patience to reading
them, which is something we are
often short of. However, the richness
and complexity of Dickens’ plots and
characters are well worth the effort. To
get you in the spooky mood, we leave
you with a quote from The Chimes:
“For the night-wind has a dismal
trick of wandering round and round a
building of that sort, and moaning as
it goes; and of trying, with its unseen
hand, the windows and the doors; and
seeking out some crevices by which to
enter. And when it has got in; as one
not fi nding what it seeks, whatever
that may be, it wails and howls to
issue forth again: and not content
with stalking through the aisles, and
gliding round and round the pillars,
and tempting the deep organ, soars
up to the roof, and strives to rend the
rafters: then
fl ings itself
despairingly
upon the
stones below,
and passes,
muttering, into
the vaults.”
charles dickens,
1812-1870
Win! TicKeTS To THe HaunTing
To get a chance to win a pair
of tickets to The Haunting, just
answer this question:
Charles Dickens was working
on a murder mystery when he
died. What was it called?
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Email your answer to
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the bag after the closing date
of March 21st 2011 wins this
spine-chilling prize!
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BedgeburyTrail
National Pinetum
MAIN ENTRANCE
START
FINISH
Quarry
Play Area
CarPark
Freeride and Dirt Jump Area
Visitors Centre
Radio Mast
A21 London Road
The Stonehole
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
FLIMWELL
GOUDHURST
ASHFORD
Bedgebury Forest near Goudhurst is
an amazing destination for families,
walkers and cyclists alike. The
forest covers 2,000 acres of land,
which also includes the National Pinetum. For
cyclists, there are 12km of full-on single-
track mountain bike trails, plus 10km of
more gentle, surfaced trails, suitable for
all the family. And if you just want a
stroll and then hang around in the kids'
playground, you'll still feel the benefi t
of being out in the fresh air in this
beautifully pleasant part of the world.
THe naTional PineTumWhile you're there, don't forget to take
a look at the National Pinetum. It has
the most complete collection of
temperate conifers in the world,
with over 10,000 shrubs and
trees, and is an important
conservation site. The Friends of
Bedgebury Pinetum support the
Forestry Commission in their work
of looking after this important site
of natural heritage and new members
are being encouraged in the light of the
government's propsed sell-off of some of
the nation's forests.
For visitor information:
www.forestry.gov.uk
To join Friends call: 01580 879842
more local TrailS...The Kent and Sussex border country has an abundance of
great cycle trails. For easy family riding, try out the Cuckoo
Trail. This old railway line stretches from Healthfi eld to
Polegate along 11 miles of surfaced track.
For a more strenuous ride, try the Bewl Water cycle track.
This 13-mile circuit is mostly off-road so get pedalling...
come andenJoy THeride!
Join the club...If you're a cycling enthusiast, joining
a club is a good way to meet fellow
cyclists and make sure you get out
as much as possible. The Bedgebury
Forest Cycle Club, self-styled 'Boars
on Bikes', is a great way to get all the
benefi ts of Bedgebury. The focus is
on mountain biking but there are
other things going on in partnership
with the Forestry Commission and
British Cycling. Amongst these are
trail development, new dirt-jump
areas, working parties and a
training and skills programme. As
a member, you get benefi ts such as
car parking pass, discounts, social
events and access to the forest
outside visitor hours.
www.boarsonbikes.co.uk
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BedgeburyTrail
National Pinetum
MAIN ENTRANCE
START
FINISH
Quarry
Play Area
CarPark
Freeride and Dirt Jump Area
Visitors Centre
Radio Mast
A21 London Road
The Stonehole
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
FLIMWELL
GOUDHURST
ASHFORD
The huge range of bikes and
accessories availabe can be
bewildering - even for a seasoned
cyclist. Here are some top places
to go for good
advice:
• Evernden Cycles, Paddock
Wood - Large independent bike
retailer and family business,
stockist of all major brands and
full, on-site workshop
www.everndencycles.co.uk
• Quench, Bedgebury Forest -
Mountain bike hire, servicing,
cycles, parts and guided rides,
right in the middle of the action!
• Wildside, Tunbridge Wells -
Based in Camden Road, right in
the centre of town, with a great
selection of all cycle equipment
for all levels of rider
www.wildside-online.co.uk
Family Cycle Trail
Singletrack Mountain Bike Trail
National Cycle Network
ARENA PURSUITS LTD
ROSEMARY LANE, FLIMWELL, WADHURST,
EAST SUSSEX TN5 7PT
WWW.ARENAPURSUITS.COM
01580 879614
cHecK ouT your local biKe SHoP...
Pour a
nd mould and decorate chocolate
in a real chocolate factory.
Perfect fo
r children's birthdays,
hen parti
es, anniversaries or just
because yo
u
And yo
u get to ta
ke everything you make home!
tempertemper
If yo
u lov
e chocolate as much as we do and would like to have a go
at m
aking
your
own delicious confections then this is the place for you!
at m
aking
your
own delicious confections then this is the place for you!
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We all love...
Chocolate parties!
Have you ever been to
a chocolate- making
party? If not, you are
surely missing out!
Jackie Windels at Temper Temper
tells us how she got the great idea of
entertaining people with chocolate-
making, and what to expect if you
want to go along.
JacKie SayS..."I run the business by myself (with
a few additional staff) and the idea
sprang from when I had my own shop
in Tunbridge Wells and customers
would ask me how to make chocolate
and fudge at home. I decided to run
expert classes which then led into
birthday parties, hen parties etc. I
eventually sold the retail business
fi ve years ago to concentrate on the
chocolate parties. The parties are designed for both
adults and children aged 8 and over.
Each party lasts for two hours, during
which time guests will make loads of
chocolate, including moulded shapes,
lollipops, chocolate
truffl es and fl orentines,
all of which are taken
home in a hand-made
chocolate bowl.
What the guests
choose to make is
largely up to them:
kids will be happier
making chocolate
dinosaurs, while
adults may choose
something more
sophisticated. Even the youngest
children are capable of producing
amazing masterpieces, and each and
every person who comes to the parties
leaves with a giant bag full of treasure.
eaSTer iS coming...We run normal parties, with pre-
booked groups of 8-16 people, all the
way through the year. At Easter we
offer a special workshop for individuals
and small groups. Anyone can
come as long as they
book in advance, the
guests learn different
choclate decorating
techniques among
other things. They also
take home everything
they have made and are
great fun!01892 538758
www.tempertemper
chocloate.co.uk
Spring for kids! geT ouTdoorSand geT involved!
chocolate, including moulded shapes,
lollipops, chocolate
truffl es and fl orentines,
all of which are taken
home in a hand-made
What the guests
largely up to them:
kids will be happier
making chocolate
adults may choose
offer a special workshop for individuals
and small groups. Anyone can
come as long as they
book in advance, the
guests learn different
choclate decorating
techniques among
other things. They also
take home everything
they have made and are
great fun!
01892 538758
www.tempertemper
chocloate.co.uk
for kids! geT ouTdoorS
A t last the evenings are
getting lighter and after
being cooped up all
winter, your kids are
probably clamouring to get outside.
Here's a round-up of activities
through March to keep your kids
busy and happy in the great outdoors.
naTional TruST: ScoTney caSTleFrom 2nd to 31st March, Scotney
Castle near Lamberhurst is holding
Wild Child - Seeds: fun crafts and
trails for families, taking place
whatever the weather!
Free event plus normal admission
prices, 01892 893868
WilderneSS Wood: Junior rangerS clubThis family-run sustainable wood in
Hadlow Down, East Sussex, runs a
range of events throughout the year,
plus woodland activities for kids.
A Junior Rangers club has recently
begun, which takes place on Saturday
mornings. It's free to join and you pay
for activities as you go along.
March 5th Challenge TrailAn adventure through the woods,
working to develop nature awareness
and bushcraft skills.
March 12th Plant a Christmas Tree Give something back! Plant your own
baby tree and mark it with a personal
marker post, so you can see how it's
growing. Learn about how to care for
the wood as you go along.
Booking essential, children £8,
01825 830509
geT gardening!Kent Wildlife Trust is holding the
2011 Kent Wildlife Gardening
Awards. If your garden, however
small, is a wonderful haven for
wildlife, enter this great competition
from March 21st onwards.
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/
our-work/wild-about-gardens
Please phone to check availability,
times and details for all events!
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Movie
Tunbridge Wells is soon
to be treated to it’s very
own movie première!
Starring glamour model
Keeley Hazell, Venus and the Sun
is a short comedy re-telling of the
Venus and Adonis myth. It also stars
Will Smith from The Thick of It and
Ukweli Roach, from Streetdance 3D.
The event will have the full cast
in attendance, who will then take
part in a post-screening Q&A
session. The evening also includes
the première of Billy: Thoughts of
a Substitute, starring Tunbridge
Well’s own Stephen 'Billy' Harvey.
The producer of Venus and the
Sun, local boy Andy Brunskill,
spoke to Zac:“Having met Keeley and
discovering she wanted to move into acting, I had the idea to build a fi lm around her. I knew with her star appeal we would be able to raise money and get a far bigger audience than short fi lms usually get. So I got on the phone to Reuben Grove, who was establishing himself as a great theatre writer and poet, and asked him to dream up an idea for it. Reuben went to the Boys Grammar and was a friend
To mark the release of her fi rst major
acting role, Staying In & Going Out
spoke to star Keeley Hazell about her
life and acting career.
Sg: Did you always intend to move
into fi lms?
Keeley: I've always wanted to
be an actor since I can remember; self
expression has always been a huge
part of who I am as a person. Moving
into fi lms was defi nitely my intention
when I became a model; that’s when
I had a small non-speaking role in the
movie Cashback. But after that things
changed. I was still a teenager and a
lot of bad stuff happened to me that
knocked my confi dence. Then about
two years ago I decided I can't let that
hold me back, so I enrolled in drama
school and after being there a month
or so I shot Venus and the Sun, then I
shot Like Crazy a couple months after.
It has been an incredible experience.
Sg: Like Crazy won an award at the
prestigious Sundance Film Festival a
few weeks ago. Did you go to the event?
Keeley: Unfortunately I didn't
get to go. I inattentively kept track of
the fi lm's progress online and I was
extremely happy with the outcome.
Drake Doremus (the director) is overly
passionate and talented and I am
ecstatic to have been a part of this fi lm.
Sg: Moving on to Venus and the
Sun, are you pleased with it?
Keeley: I am more then grateful
that Andy (the producer) and Reuben
(the writer) wanted to write a fi lm and
let me star in it. Someone with my
background usually doesn't get this
opportunity. I've only seen parts of
comeS To ToWn
an inTervieWWiTH Keeley...
of mine so he was willing to get stuck in. He
wrote the treatment and we were able to start building the fi lm. So, to use an Americanism, I “reached out” to other friends such as Patrick Cooke (ex-Skinners) for the website, James Brocklebank (ex-Skinners) for design and animation, Holly Godden (ex-TWGGS) for publicity, and Matt McCooey and Matt Webb (both ex-Skinners) to help raise the fi nance. Obviously some of the crew were not from Tunbridge Wells, including Adam Randall, the director, as we were always choosing the best people for the roles and the TW talent pool couldn't give us everything!
As youngsters, we used to go to MASSIVE under 18’s night at The Assembly Hall, so it was only right that we should be bringing the fi rst fi lm we made together back there!"
première
arT'S for arTS SaKe...
Venus and the Sunwww.venusandthesun.com
Première showing at The Assembly Hall on March 11th, 2011www.theassemblyhalltheatre.co.uk01892 530613/532072
Online release on 14th March, fi rst ever fi lm released as part of an App
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Ken Stringfellowon HiS neW band THe diSciPlineS
the fi lm as it has been put together. It
would be hard to say that I am 100%
pleased with my performance, because
as an artist, it is only natural to strive
for perfection and there is always room
for improvement. Making a short
fi lm is more complex than you would
imagine, trying to get everything you
want to say in 20 minutes without
boring or isolating the audience is a
complicated thing. We tried to make
a fi lm that was thought provoking,
compelling but also interesting and
I think we have achieved this. I hope
people enjoy it.
Sg: Can you tell us a little bit about
the character you play?
Keeley: I play a fi ctionalised
version of myself: a celebrity who
is trying to escape the burdens of
her glamorous life and solve her
problems by taking up Latin!
Sg: It’s great that the première is
in Tunbridge Wells. Are you looking
forward to getting together with
the cast and crew?
Keeley: I can't
wait. It took so long to
get this project off its
feet and now we can
all get together
and celebrate!
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version of myself: a celebrity who
is trying to escape the burdens of
her glamorous life and solve her
problems by taking up Latin!
It’s great that the première is
in Tunbridge Wells. Are you looking
forward to getting together with
the cast and crew?
I can't
wait. It took so long to
get this project off its
feet and now we can
After a successful tour with
The Posies, Ken Stringfellow
re-animates his scuzz rock alter
ego for the release of The Virgins
Of Menace, with his Norwegian-
based project The Disciplines.
Zac: How and why did The
Disciplines come together?
Ken: I worked with my
bandmates' former band, Briskeby
– a very successful pop band, one
of the biggest bands in Norway.
I did a duet with their singer,
Lise, so we knew we worked well
together... we all wanted to do
something different from the
very well constructed, elaborate
music of The Posies and Briskeby.
It's good to have a raw band with
experience and maturity.
Zac: There is raw emotion and
energy when you perform on stage.
Where does it come from?
Ken: It feels good to be that
open, and give that much energy.
I like shows with little or no
separation between artist
and audience. The fl ow of
emotion is not theoretical
or intellectual at that
point... it's unstoppable.
I love to be in that
energy fi eld, it's
invigorating.
Zac: What three
words would
you use to
describe this second album,
Virgins of Menace?
Ken: Aerodynamic! Furious! Sushi!
Zac: Powerpop, a word that
has been used to describe your
music (mainly on Amazon!),
do you agree?
Ken: No! [Bleep]! Way!
Zac: You're touring soon,
including a gig at The Forum, what
do you hope to bring to the gigs?
Ken: I think more than what
we bring, it's what we will create.
And that's a collaboration between
us and who comes to see us... so it's
different every time. I look forward
to fi nding out what it's like.
The Disciplines at The Forum in
on 1st April 2011, tickets available
online or via 0870 264 3333.
We have two tickets to The
Disciplines gig at The Forum,
plus their CD to give away. Send
your contact details to editor@
staygo.co.uk before March 21st
to be in with a chance...!
TicKeT giveaWay!
contact Zac at [email protected]
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www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
venuS and THe Sun at The assembly Hall
www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
MARCH 2011
Happy 31st
Birthday Russell Howard!
Happy 78th
Birthday Michael Caine!
SHROVE TUESDAY
a SPring in your STeP...It's getting warmer and lighter – and spring is just around the corner! We can't wait...
ricHard iii ben Kidd’s production is a tidy package
all round, featuring a moody electro soundscape
www.trinitytheatre.net
25% off Hair STraigHTeninng! until 6th marchcall 01892 543 484 for details
10% off all Servicing and air con
pop in or give us a call to book your discounted service
www.pemburyautocentre.co.uk
PEMBURY AUTO CENTRE
'TranQuiliTy' TaSTer evening24th – a selection of 15 minute beauty treatments for just £10
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THe diSciPlineSperforming at The forum
in Tunbridge Wellswww.twforum.co.uk
APRIL 2011HigH dayS and HolidayS!The Easter holidays are coming – and there's also a little thing called a Royal Wedding...
PULL OUT AND KEEP!calendaradd your oWn daTeS!
a Journey To THe very edge of Terror!at The assembly Hall Theatre, 4th - 9th
www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
SWan laKe on ice at The assembly Hall Theatre, 12th - 16th
www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
Happy 72nd
Birthday Sir David Frost!
Happy 58th
Birthday Ruby Wax!
APRIL FOOLS
GOOD FRIDAY
CONGRATS TO WILLIAM & KATE!
EASTER SUNDAY
THe big blue live music at red rooster blues club - The chequers inn
www.thechequersinnlamberhurst.co.uk
Have a complimentary day at Esporta if you fancy going out this month' terms and conditions online at www.esporta.com
eSPorTa oPen day!Kb HvHcomplimentary trial of esporta Health club
+ a free costa coffee!call 01892 774040 / www.esporta.com
£10 off moTs THrougHouT 2011!
at auto bavaria, see page 14 for details
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1st March 2011
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£10OFF MOT’Swith this voucher
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We have a team of expertly qualifi ed technicians trained for Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Jaguar, Mercedes, Rover, Suzuki, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo
Less than a minute’s walk from High Brooms railway station. Drop off your car and we’ll do it while you’re at work.
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fiTneSS firST... and THen coffee!
moTHer'S day TreaTS...
for all the family!
While cards, fl owers and
chocolates are all wonderful in
themselves, your mum would
probably love to spend the day with
her kids and the grandchildren! So
on April 3rd, why don't you take
her out somewhere special?
THE HOP FARM The Hop Farm at Paddock Wood is
hosting a special two course Mother's
Day cavery. The price includes entry
to the park. Prices are £27.25 for
adults, £17.50 for children (aged
3–12) and under 3s at £6 per head (if
food is required).
Call 01622 870826 or email
THE NATIONAL TRUST'SSCOTNEY CASTLEThe National Trust's Scotney Castle at
Lamberhurst has a special Mother's
Day treat in store. All mums will get
free entry to the house and gardens,
plus a freshly baked cupcake, made by
the pastry chef in Scotney's tea room.
There's also a craft event, where anyone
(no matter how old they are) can have a
go at making a Mother's Day card!Call 01892 893868 for details
Esporta health club
in Knights Park,
Tunbridge Wells,
has all the facilities
you need to get fi t, stay healthy and
relax. Members can enjoy a state-
of-the-art gym, exercise classes,
yoga and pilates, plus a beautiful
swimming pool and spa.
a liTTle biT of TranQuiliTyThe spa, called Tranquility, is a
haven of peace and relaxation.
There's a 20m pool, plus two spa
pools, a Nordic sauna and a steam
room. And health and beauy
treatments are in abundance:
from nail treatments to hot
stones, and from refl exology to
aromatherapy, there's no excuse
not to spoil yourself. There's also
a hair studio where Esporta's
stylists can create cuts and colour
for the ladies, plus hairdressing
for men and children, too.
day SPa PacKageSBut the great thing is that it's
not all just for members. The
spa is open for 'day spa'
visitors, too. A number of
packages are available
that include
treatments, use
of the spa
facilities
and
lunch in
the café, so if
you want to celebrate a special
occasion or just want a day
completely to yourself, Esporta is
the place to go. Packages include
Relax, Detox, Special Occasions,
Fitness & Men and Pre/Post-natal,
so whatever your needs, there will
be something that fits you.
eSPorTa'S very oWn coSTa...It's also worth noting that there's
a Costa Coffee based at Esporta.
This facility is also open to non-
members, so if you're at Knights
Park and looking for a pick-me-
up, head to Esporta for coffee
and a panini, and maybe even a
cake. And if that's a bit of
a guilty pleasure, then
you can always join
the club!
a hair studio where Esporta's
stylists can create cuts and colour
for the ladies, plus hairdressing
for men and children, too.
day SPa PacKageSBut the great thing is that it's
not all just for members. The
spa is open for 'day spa'
visitors, too. A number of
packages are available
that include
treatments, use
of the spa
cake. And if that's a bit of
a guilty pleasure, then
you can always join
the club!
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