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EDITOR’S LETTER 35


From design through to creation


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elcome to your April edition. So last week I did something I haven’t done for quite some time...I bought a book. I also did something I’m not a fan of…I bought it online. It was a book by a local author, born on The Pantiles in Tunbridge


Wells. And she is one among many writers, past and present, who make up our county’s impressive


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literary heritage. Discover more on page 13 – as well as the fact that our bookshops are bucking the high street trend and enjoying booming sales! We also turn the spotlight on Tunbridge Wells’ historic hub of The Pantiles, Chapel Place and the High Street. And as spring is the time for new starts and making changes, if you’re looking for interior inspiration for your bedroom and bathroom, check out our on-trend suggestions. If you’re a music fan, try your luck in our competition to win tickets to the Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival, or get crafty with a chance to win tickets to the Weald of Kent Country Craft Show. We’ve all our regular reads too – from beauty and business, fashion and food to education and entertainment – so take time out this Easter to enjoy a great read!


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