Two Exciting Weekends ahead in Tonbridge....

Big couple of weekends in Tonbridge coming up. This Sunday will see the Summer Carnival and Fete down the High Street and on the Castle lawn. So watch out for those twirlers doing their thing; you don't want a baton to to land on you head now do you! Then there's Open Studios going on all over town and beyond which is a great opportunity to see professional artists at work as they, quite literally, fling open their doors to the public. Also on Sunday someone with an entrepreneurial streak, who rather curiously calls himself Steve the Chilli man, has relaunched the Tonbridge Farmers Market which will be held in Botany from 9-30am to 1-30pm. This seems like a good venue for the market although, personally, I'd still like to see it back around the Castle in front of the gatehouse. I wish the organiser well in this new venture and I'll certainly be there on the day to buy a few tasty little snacks. As if all this weren't enough for you Mr. Books Bookshop will be open in Bank Street from 11am till 5 pm. The following weekend (Sunday 19th) has in store another treat. The Freedom Parade will attract thousands of people wishing to show their support for our forces as The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, with bayonets, drums, maces flying and all, will be marching the length of the High Street and back again followed by entertainment, fun and weapons displays afterwards on the Castle Lawn. The Parade starts at 2pm and I for one can't wait....