Oh no you haven’t ….left it too late to book a Christmas party! I have done the hard work for you, finding venues around Tonbridge that still have availability for a Christmas shindig, family gathering, work night out, NCT gathering … who needs an excuse?! It’s Christmas!
CHRISTMAS
Shopping matters.
It is seven weeks until Christmas Day and although we might feel as though autumn has just begun, it won’t be long before our High Streets are adorned with twinkling Christmas lights and festive decorations (let’s face it, the Christmas cards are already out in the shops!).
*** CHRISTMAS COMPETITION *** And now for something completely different … again!
Christmas is eight weeks on Wednesday. Hopefully that isn’t too much of a shock but if you’re struggling with gifts for that tricky relative or friend then this blog might just help you out.
What Eat Around Tonbridge did next …
This blog started out almost as a dare to myself: after years of being employed and becoming a parent, could I do something on my own? Well I did back in April 2016 and little did I know of the exciting journey ahead of me. I’ve met and interviewed some great local foodies, broken the news of places opening in Tonbridge, been nominated for an award thanks to all of you, been interviewed by new cooking app developers on the eating and shopping habits of the average Brit (true fact!), co-founded a successful, local foodie networking club and last and definitely not least, today I’m thrilled that it’s publication day for a cook book that I have helped to bring to reality! Whoop! Whoop!
*** 12 Days of Feastmas *** Day 3 – Nancy’s Tea Rooms
Not many towns can boast a café that was once a public convenience and has had its own slot on a daytime TV show! When I think of the name Nancy I think of the character in ‘Oliver Twist’ – when I left Nancy’s after my first visit, I was definitely in the ‘Please Sir, …
*** 12 Days of Feastmas *** Day 2 – Havet
Havet arrived in Tonbridge this year and it has taken the High Street by storm…it is always busy and deservedly so: the food and service is excellent and the atmosphere always buzzing. Read my review from earlier in the year here. Havet has kindly offered a voucher for £35 to a lucky winner. …
*** 12 Days of Feastmas *** Day 1 – The Black Rose Bakery
Are you bored of the traditional Christmas fruit cake? There’s always someone who doesn’t like marzipan or dried fruit, isn’t there? Well let Eat Around Tonbridge and The Black Rose Bakery come to your festive centre-piece rescue with an alternative Christmas cake to adorn your table. The Black Rose Bakery creates couture cakes and Nichola …
*** 12 Days of Feastmas *** The Rules!
Tomorrow is 1st December which not only means that the daily administering of chocolate for breakfast begins (advent calendars in case you’re wondering!) & panic really starts to set-in but it marks the arrival of Eat Around Tonbridge’s December competition 12 Days of Feastmas! The blog has been running since April and to say thank you …
WFH – Will Edge, Greensand Ridge Distillery
Wow! What a 24 hours! If you’re still reeling, I promise there’ll be no mention of that election & especially not that man! Instead I’d like to introduce you to the Greensand Ridge brand, currently building a reputation for its gin. This gin has only been around for a few weeks but it’s already being …
WFH – Nichola Ferron, The Black Rose Bakery – “Everyone needs awesome cake in their lives!”
WFH is not a rude abbreviation! For those of you wondering if I’ve gone mad, it stands for ‘working from home’ and represents a new series I’m running on local folk that are setting up their own food & drink enterprises from home. I say ‘local’ but Nichola Ferron’s journey has taken her a long …