Thursday, June 9, 2011

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....

5 comments:

TonbridgeCommuter said...

Can't wait for the market - nice addition to the town. Wish it success and hope it works out.

sebfox said...

Yes it's about time. Not sure about the local ales and cider though. Don't you need a license for that?

sebfox said...

Be worth going for cheese on toast...OOOOHHH I love that Winterdale cheese!!

Anonymous said...

Brilliant so looking forward to checking this out, although in total agreement about situation of the market, but Sainsburys car park must be a positive for convenience. Steve the Chilli Man grows chillis!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Have the say I was rather impressed by the market. A great selection of stalls - would be good to have a fish stall next time though. Flyers were handed out as well giving details of subsequent events (second Sunday each month IIRC) - just hope it was worthwhile to the stall holders and numbers don't drop as it is a welcome addition to the town.