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An unusual venue will be the location for an art exhibition in March when four artists will be showing a range of contemporary art at R Allen Ltd, 18 Lyons Crescent in Tonbridge. Local residents will know this address as the motor engineers run by Duncan Welch, whose family has owned the business for 71 years. The premises were used originally as a repairer for horse-drawn carriages from 1896-1938. Roy Allen then started the motor engineers, handing it over to the Welch family in 1947.
As well as the main building, there are workshops and outbuildings used for storage where little has been thrown away over the years and this has been the inspiration for the 4Art artists – machinery, tools, spare parts and paraphernalia reflecting the progress of the car through the decades. Duncan Welch is now heading for
retirement and R Allen Ltd will cease trading at the end of March – and the riverside site will be developed. The 4Art group, Sue
Vass, Marilyn Garwood, Jill Goldsworthy and Margaret Barrett, have spent the past two years exploring this historic site. From the sketches and drawings
they have made has emerged a wide range of contemporary art that will now be displayed just before the site is demolished. Paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures
reflect the atmosphere and history of a remarkable business and buildings in Tonbridge that have stood the test of time – and the
exhibition has been named Duncan’s Place. • Duncan’s Place runs from 1st-15th March at R Allen Ltd, 18 Lyons Crescent, Tonbridge TN9 2EX, open every day 2nd-15th March from 11am-4pm. Meet the artists on Friday 1st March from 6pm-8pm. For more information, visit
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KINGS HILL THROUGH THE AGES
A much-anticipated book charting Kings Hill’s history from medieval royal hunting ground to wartime airfield and to the thriving community it is today has been published, with all proceeds going to the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) charity. Titled Kings Hill – A Different Ball Game, the book is illustrated with photographs dating back to the Second World War and of Kings Hill
today, including a stunning aerial shot of the village in the snow. It includes chapters on life during the
war, the site’s purchase by Kent County Council from the Ministry of Defence for £475,000 in 1971, how Liberty (or Rouse Kent as it was known then) and Kent County Council formed a partnership to develop Kings Hill into a contemporary garden village, the preservation of its heritage and the lifestyle and workplace people enjoy today. Among many interesting facts, it explains why the wartime officers’ mess was called ‘The Twitch’ (named after the nervous tic aircrew would develop after one too many ops), the ghostly appearance of a Mosquito fighter and other spooky tales, as well as people describing their lives at Kings Hill in the 21st century. All proceeds from the book will go to the RBLI, which is raising £14.5 million to create a new Centenary Village close to its Aylesford headquarters from where it delivers care, accommodation, training and employment services for veterans. • Kings Hill – A Different Ball Game is available from the Control Tower reception at Kings Hill, priced £10.
Diamonds are forever!
Otford-based charity, Hospices of Hope, held its Let’s Bond fundraising evening at High Rocks in Tunbridge Wells, where more than 140 guests attended the glittering event and enjoyed fine dining with entertainment and dancing – all with a James Bond theme. Thanks to Chic Events and Weddings the
room was beautifully decorated and guests embraced the Bond theme with enthusiasm. Proceeds from the event will provide much-needed hospice services for adults and children. Anna Perolls, Fundraising and Resources Director, said: “We had a brilliant evening. Everyone dressed up, looked fabulous and had a great time. We are really grateful to all our supporters who helped us raise more than £6,000 for much-needed hospice care in South East Europe.”
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