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Wat Tyler's Rebellion On this day in 1381, John Ball a leader in the Peasants' Revolt is hung, drawn and quartered in the presence of Richard II of England.

In this week's TW Life:

• Mela Festival 2024
• Sanjay's Breakfast Remains Unbeaten
• Jeeves & Wooster at Hever

On to the letter!

Jamie

⛅ Weather

Today - 19°C - Light rain showers and a gentle breeze

Tomorrow - 20°C - Light rain showers and a moderate breeze

Wednesday - 22°C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze

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Roger of RTW @JlpRoger Sanjays....#tunbridgewells #daywrittenoff 10:36 AM • Jul 13, 2024 1 Retweets 27 Likes Read 9 replies

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📰 The Quick Hits

RVP Shopping Centre Revamp

The Council is set to regenerate the ailing Royal Victoria Place (RVP) shopping centre. The focus will be on Ely Court and Palm Court. The council bought the centre in autumn. They are now aiming to enhance and repurpose these areas to improve viability and occupancy.

A specialist advisory team will develop the plans, with a report due in December. The centre has struggled with high vacancy rates and changing retail trends. The council believes there is potential for revitalisation with a shift towards leisure offerings.

The Counter Review: Exquisite Tasting Menus

The Guardian's Grace Dent reviewed new restaurant The Counter. A new tasting menu-only restaurant by Robin Read. It offers an elegant dining experience with seasonal, local produce.

The beautifully designed space complements the dishes. Including chalk stream trout tart, seaweed-baked John Dory, and roast Sussex lamb. Desserts include rich blackberry sorbet and crème fraîche parfait.

Reviewers praise the generous portions, minimal waste, and the chef's impressive culinary background. Dent concludes that The Counter is a delightful addition to the town's dining scene.

​Read the full article here.​

Teenagers Arrested After Pensioner's Death

​Three teenagers were arrested following the death of a man in his 70s at an allotment in Tunbridge Wells. Police responded to reports of an intruder at Southwood Road at 10pm on July 10.

The pensioner suffered a medical episode after an alleged altercation and died at the scene. The teens were taken into custody for suspected burglary offences and later bailed. An investigation is ongoing.

Two Taco Bell Branches Close

​Taco Bell's branches in Tunbridge Wells and Dartford will not reopen. The announcement follows the collapse of the franchise firm, T Bello Group.

46 of its 51 UK Taco Bell branches were acquired by Karali Group. The Tunbridge Wells and Dartford locations were excluded from the deal and remain closed indefinitely. The Dartford branch had only opened in January last year.

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🎫 What’s On

Monday 15th July

• Life of Pi (Film) / 10:30 / £5 / Trinity Theatre

Tuesday 16th July

• Wilding (Film) / 19:30 / £10 / Trinity Theatre

Wednesday 17th July

• Trinity Encore Movers / 10:00 / £5 / Trinity Theatre
• Trinity Encore Singers / 11:30 / £5 / Trinity Theatre
• Evil Does Not Exist (Film) / 14:30 & 19:30 / £9 & £10 / Trinity Theatre

Thursday 18th July

• Chatty Cafe / 13:00 / Details / Trinity Theatre
• Present Laughter (NT Live) / 19:00 / £23 / Trinity Theatre

Friday 19th July

• Story Time / 09:30 / £5 / Trinity Theatre
• Jeeves and Wooster / 14:00 / £24.20 / Hever Castle
• Would I Lie To You? / 19:30 / £30 / The Pantiles

Saturday 20th July

• Bulleid Pacific Steam Weekend / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• Murder Mystery Fish & Chip Supper / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• Steam & Heritage Diesel Train Rides / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• The Kent Afternoon Tea Train / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• Wildwood Vineyard Wine Tasting & Train Ride! / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• The Old Oak (Film) / 18:30 / £5 / Rusthall Community Cinema

Sunday 21st July

• Wilding (Film) / 14:30 / £9 / Trinity Theatre
• Sometimes I Think About Dying (Film) / 19:30 / £10 / Trinity Theatre
• Bulleid Pacific Steam Weekend / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• Steam & Heritage Diesel Train Rides / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• The Kent Afternoon Tea Train / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• Wildwood Vineyard Wine Tasting & Train Ride! / Details / Spa Valley Railway
• Present Laughter (NT Live) / 14:00 / £10 / Rusthall Community Cinema
• Game Changer / 16:00 / Free / Amelia Scott
• Mela Festival 2024 / Details / Calverley Grounds

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🎵 Live Music

Monday 15th July

• Vox Pops Indie Choir / 19:30 / 1st Session Free / The Sussex Arms

Tuesday 16th July

• Stable Showcase 2024 / 19:00 / £7.50 / The Forum

Wednesday 17th July

• Jazz Jam / 19:30 / Details / Red Lion
• Live Music + Q&A / 19:00 / £24.20 / Tyber's Reggae Bar

Thursday 18th July

• Jive Aces / 19:30 / £7.50 / Live At The Pantiles

Friday 19th July

• No Jacket Required / 19:30 / £27.50 / Trinity Theatre
• Really Hot Chilli Peppers / 19:30 / £20 / The Forum
• Friday Jazz Club / 19:00 / £8 / The Grey Lady

Saturday 20th July

• Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra / 19:30 / £45 / Assembly Hall
• Back To The 80's / 20:00 / £10 / The Forum
• The SG's / 19:30 / £5.50 / Tyber's Reggae Bar

Sunday 21st July

• Caribbean Island Project / 14:00 / £20 / Chiddingstone Castle
• Madalitso / 16:00 / £15 / The Forum
• The Albion Clarinet Quartet / 15:00 / Free / Holmewood House School

😋 Food

Markets:

Tuesday 16th July

• ​Hildenborough Farmer's Market / 09:00 to 11:00

Thursday 18th July

• ​Rolvenden Crafts and Food Market / 09:00 to 12:00
• ​Shipbourne Market / 09:00 to 11:00

Saturday 20th July

• ​Pantiles Food & Craft Market / 10:00 to 16:00
• ​Sevenoaks Saturday Market / 09:00 to 16:00

Sunday 21st July

• ​Pantiles Food & Craft Market / 10:00 to 16:00

🏆Sport

♣️Poker:.50

Poker Night / Tuesday & Wednesday at 19:30 / 1st Time Free / The Bedford​

🏏Cricket

Results:

• Canterbury 186 / 8 - 280 / 6 Tunbridge Wells

Fixtures:

Saturday 20th July:

• Tunbridge Wells vs. Hayes (Kent)

Thanks

As always, I hope you enjoyed the letter, have a great week!

Jamie

-Writer, TW Life

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