I was a finalist in So magazine's Lifestyle awards and it meant such a lot - it gave me a boost, made me feel valued by you all and also gave the blog and Tonbridge some extra exposure (thanks once again to everyone that nominated and voted for me). Awards are really important to all businesses - they are a pat on the back, a marketing opportunity and a chance for businesses, large and small, to really think about where they excel.
Tonbridge has a great deal of energy at the moment and some of that is thanks to the foodie scene and the people who are taking a leap of faith and going for it. Daron Goldfinch was one of those people four and a half years ago. If you hadn't already realised from the name, Daron is the man behind Finch House, the café that brightened up our High Street & kick started the boom that we're now enjoying. Despite the growth of Tonbridge's café culture since then, Daron has managed to stave off competition and remain a stalwart on our High Street[...]