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Welcome

Welcome

Each week, hundreds of thousands of shoppers come through the doors of the Royal Victoria Place and we’re continually looking for ways to make their experience even more rewarding and enjoyable.

That’s why we’ve launched our very own glossy magazine to ensure you, our customer, gets the very best from your visit to one of the top retail centres in the south east.

Simply called the Royal Victoria Place magazine it will keep you in touch with what’s happening at the centre and, most importantly, what’s on offer at the 90 plus outlets inside.

In this issue, we explore the key looks for the next few

months – from the blaze of colour in women’s fashion to the preppy vs. sporty debate over Autumn’s menswear.

And thanks to Republic, we give you the chance to win a fantastic shopping experience worth £500.

Want to know exactly how Blu-ray works and if it lives up to the hype? We have the answer. Plus we take a drive back in time and celebrate 50 years of the iconic Mini.

And we tell you all about the new stores joining us in the Centre over the next few months. We have some exciting news coming up on that front.

Don’t forget you can always keep up to date with what’s going on by visiting westfield.com/rvp and remember to sign up to our regular email newsletter.

Geoff Jones

Senior Centre Manager Westfield Royal Victoria Place

Published by Advertising - Sharon Lacey sharon@magazinepeople.co.uk Editorial - Melissa Woodland melissa@magazinepeople.co.uk Design - Claire Hawkes claire.hawkes@scw.uk.com

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Marketing & PR - Marc Burchett marc.burchett@westfield-uk.com All prices and information correct at time of publication

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RVP NEWS

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INTRODUCING AUTUMN

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ONE LOOK, THREE BUDGETS

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WIN A £500 SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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OFF THE CUFF

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IT’S IN THE BAG

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THIS SEASON I BOUGHT

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BOOTING UP

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ANIMAL MAGNETISM

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY

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IT’S PLAYTIME

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AT YOUR SERVICE

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SUBSCRIBE

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CENTRE GUIDE

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THE INSIDE TRACK

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PREP WORK

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NEED A PRESENT?

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SWITCHED ON

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STORE CUPBOARD

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TAKE A BREAK

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SIXTY MINUTES

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MINI ADVENTURE

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SHOP AND SAVE

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TOP TEN TUNBRIDGE WELLIANS

What’s new at the Centre.

This Season’s hottest trends.

Buying that essential Little Black Dress without breaking the bank.

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Republic give you the chance to get a whole new look.

Accessories that are making a statement.

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The only handbags to be seen with.

You tell us what you’re buying.

Boots are everywhere – find the style that suits.

We go on the prowl for prints.

Moisturising, mascara and Molton Brown for men.

RVP gets to work.

Where to find your favourite shops.

Old School style and Superhero Tees – menswear gets smart.

We have the technology.

Kitting out the kids.

Make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Brightening up your home.

Whatever the occasion we’ve found the gift for you.

The latest edible treats.

Where to recharge your batteries mid-shop.

Getting more from the lunch hour.

The little car celebrates a big birthday.

Exclusive money saving offers for Readers.

Our town’s famous faces.

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RVP

News

With scores of outlets in Royal Victoria Place it’s important you’re kept up to date with what’s happening in the Centre, which is why we’ve been keeping our ear to the ground. New stores, great products, forthcoming events; it’s all here to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

NEW ARRIVALS Fenwick adds to its fashion credentials with two new concessions in

ADDITION

creating and producing directional design-led fashion and accessories.

Ely Court’s Toulson Jones

The latest collection offers up innovative yet distinctive style. A must visit

Jewellers are introducing the

for fans of fashion.

latest range from TW Steel, a

While Ted Baker started out as a shirt specialist in Glasgow

leader in the oversized watch

back in 1988, these days it’s much more. In fact,

market. Exclusive to the family

they’ve brought their irreverent touch to every

firm, the new CEO watch

aspect of life. Their womenswear range,

collection imbues a sense

delivered with the trademark

of luxury and sophistication

quirky sense of humour,

(watch pictured is £475).

is now available at Fenwick.

FRIENDLY GHOST HUNTING There’ll be ghostly goings on at Royal Victoria Place on Friday October 30th. The Centre is teaming up with Casper’s Scare School to celebrate his 60th anniversary and everyone’s invited! Bring your children along during the day to meet Casper himself and enter the fancy dress competition – there’s a chance to win a Nintendo DS with Casper games. Kids can even have their picture taken with a 3D character. Join Westfield Kids on the day and receive a free DVD. To find out more visit westfield.com/rvp

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Timely

Iconic, Sexy, Confident and Modern: The Reiss philosophy centres on

women’s fashion this Season. Reiss and Ted Baker have arrived.

RVP News

Date for your Diary DON’T FO RGET THE CHRISTM BIG AS LIGHT S SWITCH ON AND S EE SANTA ARRIVE ON THUR SDAY 12T H NOVEMBE R.

FILL UP Keep an eye out for the relocated Gas Station. The new store on Level 2 opposite Fenwick and Republic will continue to sell a full range of Levis, as well as Franklin & Marshall, Ichi, Lee, Tommy Hilfiger and Miss Sixty. Gas Station are also the exclusive stockists of “Rare” - the new brand by the girl group The Saturdays.

Just

YUMI The internationally

Geiger

line is now available in TW.

COUNTER

The arrival of a standalone

The well-heeled of

acclaimed Yumi fashion

shop in Royal Victoria

Tunbridge Wells have a new

Place (opposite HMV) is

destination for sourcing

guaranteed to swell the

stunning shoes. Kurt Geiger

legion of fans that includes

is now available in Fenwick.

celebrities Lily Allen,

Situated on Level 1, the new

Fearne Cotton, Sienna

department plays host to the

Miller, Myleene Klass and

very best of Kurt Geiger’s own

Alesha Dixon. Autumn/Winter 2009 sees Yumi showcasing iconic

label brands - Kurt Geiger, KG

hero pieces alongside modern classics, embracing distinctive prints

by Kurt Geiger and Carvela.

and eclectic designs. Pop in and check out the range for yourself.

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CHILD’S PLAY Take advantage of the Saturday

PURSE FRIENDLY

crèche provided by Forget Me

High fashion store Select

Not Nurseries on Level 8 of

has recently opened in

the Royal Victoria Place car

Royal Victoria Place.

park. There’s no need to book

Located on Level 2,

in advance, just drop off your

the brand offers good

children at the crèche whilst

quality, but affordable

you treat yourself to some well

styling for everyone

earned retail therapy! Children

from teens upwards.

aged between 2½ and 8 can

The on trend Hoxton

play for up to three hours

Girl range is just right

per day and are supervised

for the cooler Season.

by fully qualified staff.

They’ll have plenty of fun whilst playing, reading or painting. Cost: £4 an hour per child.

01892 518080

CAFFEINE

Fix

Capitalising on the current trend for enjoying the finest food and drink at home, Nespresso, the leading innovator in luxury portioned coffee is launching a new range of machines for the

WHY NOT VISIT…

style-conscious. Influenced

Flush – the brand new store just

coffee at home. From £129

opened in Ely Court.

at Fenwick.

by city life and urban culture, the Nespresso CitiZ is a great way to have top notch

COMING SOON Keep your eye out for…

Superdry – the clothing store opening shortly on Level 1.

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New Style NEW SEASON

Military jackets and strong silhouettes (including the padded shoulders reminiscent of Dynasty) are everywhere this Autumn. They’ll certainly make the dropping temperature more bearable.

The time has come for sundresses and bikinis to go into hibernation. Autumn is here and it’s looking fabulous. But don’t just take our word for it, we’ve got the inside track on the hottest trends from Fenwick fashion buyer Michele Hughes. And we’ve picked out a few favourite coats to take us towards the colder months.

Mr Smith riding hat by Justin Esq £79, Elworthy Limited Edition frock coat £599, both Hobbs.

Green Lulu coat £95 Monsoon.

women’sfashion

fashion focus: Michele Hughes

Contemporary Buyer, Fenwick Autumn brings an eclectic mix of styles. A very dark Gothic feel

Leggings

by Daddy Long Legs £55 Fenwick.

with black, grey and purple tones dominating, contrasts sharply with the vivid colours seen in outerwear and accessories. An edgy deconstructed look is highlighted through luxurious fabrics.

The masculine fitted jacket with slightly oversized shoulders will be important this Season; with a feminine twist coming from the fabric detailing using velvet, silk and sequins.

The skinny jean remains strong, deep dyed with a waxy finish and is still being worn with abrasions and tears.

The newest fashion trend is Jeggings - a jersey jean that fits like a second skin. But regular leggings will remain popular – more luxurious styles will use sequins and leather.

The V-neck oversized jumper dress is back and check shirts will feature with the use of sheer fabrics, lurex thread and button and bow detailing.

The Goths and Heavy Rockers will rule this season!

Double breasted coat £90, boxy eyelet bag £25, both Jane Norman.

Add a little colour to darker days with a coat from this invigorating palette.

Pink coat £74 Marks and Spencer.

Black military style jacket £35 Sophie Grey at Bhs.

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courts £130 Astroid green ick.

Carvela at Fenw

women’sfashion

lace Butterfly neck and £8 , gs in rr ea d an . £7 Accessorize

Blue scoop neck top £12 Next.

Over the

Rainbow

0, Suit jacket £4 tailored skirt £25, patent clutch £25 All Sophie Grey at Bhs.

Knitted 00 cardigan £85.

00 5. £6 r ve Pullo Blouse £55.00 Trousers £85.00 All Betty Barclay at Fenwick.

Harbour Frill dress £26.99, Oatmeal cable scarf £12.99 Republic.

Gabriella teal 5 suede bag £3 Accessorize.

Eleanor orange rt courts £130 Ku ick. nw Fe at Geiger

Amber cloche hat £45, Calthwaite jacket £299, Alexa cardigan £89, Alexa 5 stripe scarf £4 All Hobbs.

Limited Collection dress £149, Limited Collection leggings £15, belt £18, clutch bag £25 All Marks and Spencer.

Cerise belt d £18 Marks an Spencer.

boots Sizzle purple at £160 Carvela Fenwick.

Autumn may be the cue for leaves to start turning, but fashion is not turning its back on the Summer’s vibrant colours. This Season’s catwalk shows were awash with spicy shades and vivacious tones.

We’ve trawled the new collections to pull together a taste of this eyecatching look.

Princess bag £39.99 River Island.

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1. Add a touch of femininity to an essentially masculine

women’sfashion HOW TO WEAR:

look. Adorn the lapels of this longline blazer from River Island (£44.99) with a few in style accessories. Add cameo pins, rosettes and sparkling brooches. You can

Boyfriend Blazers

even wear them all at once if you like!

Over the years, women’s fashion has occasionally looked White shirt £10 Next. to the wardrobe of the opposite sex for inspiration.

Oversized shirts, boyfriend jeans, t-shirts; we’ve borrowed them, worn them, and often forgotten to give them back.

Black linked Autumn 09 is no belt £12 Accessorize. different. The 80s inspired masculine 2. Blazers shouldn’t be limited to muted tailoring of the colours. Turn back the cuffs on this Skinny jeans slouchy blazer is a £18 Select. tuxedo-style jacket from Next (£60) and revel in a flash of hot pink. You’ll be ticking key look. But before off two trends in one look. Keep it simple you go raiding his and wear it with a fitted white shirt and wardrobe, we’ve narrow waist belt.

Silver Ball picked out three of Pumps £25 Marks and the best in the Spencer.

3.

This laidback style isn’t for everyone. If you shops now – and prefer something a little more fitted, you can we’ll show you how still make the look work for you. We love this tailored longline blazer from Marks and Spencer’s to wear them.

Autograph range (£59) worn open and teamed with skinny jeans and embellished flats.

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Crystal Oscar brooch £12 Accessorize.

Gold Cameo brooch £7 Accessorize.

Navy Admiral Rosette £6 Accessorize.

Jewellery Butterfly £12 Marks and Spencer.

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Three Budgets One look 18

E V A S Purple top £22 Next.

Every girl needs a Little Black Dress. It’s the wardrobe standby that can be accessorised to suit any occasion.

We’ve traipsed the shops on your behalf to find three gems that won’t blow the budget, regardless of how much that might be. We’ll even show you how to wear your LBD – by day and by night. You’ll never have an “I have nothing to wear” moment again!

Noir necklace £12 Accessorize.

Silver bag £5 Marks and Spencer.

Black pewter belt £15 Accessorize.

Zip detail Bandeau Dress £20 Select.

An on trend take on the LBD, the zip detailing gives this strapless dress a real edge.

By night: Keep it simple and accessorise with a silver pendant and co-ordinating bag. Wear it over the shoulder or tuck the strap in to transform it into a chic clutch and add a pair of black heels.

By day: Dress it down – wear the dress over a coloured top, cinch in your waist with an elasticated belt and swap the heels for flats and you’re ready for work.

Metallic pumps £22 Jane Norman.

Spoil

Budget Fashion

Cardigan £32 Sophie Gray at Bhs.

Chandelier earrings £40 All that Glitters.

Black Velvet jacket £65 Marks and Spencer.

Cocktail Ring £42 Magnolia Silver.

Limited Collection body con dress £45 Marks and Spencer.

Leather frill clutch £40 Faith.

Flower bracelet £38 All that Glitters.

Diamond ring £6,550 Burrells.

We love the structure of this fitted number from Marks and Spencer, while the snakeskin inlay adds a modern detail.

Edith dress £115 Coast at Fenwick.

By night: A pair of killer heels, a black leather clutch and a sophisticated cocktail ring are all you need.

By day: Pare back the accessories and pull on this cosy long line knit. Add a slouchy bag for an elegantly relaxed look that’s perfect for a day in town.

Shoulder bag £30 Accessorize.

D N E P S Ankle strap sandals £35 Next.

Darcey boots £299 Hobbs.

Classic style resonates from this formal LBD from Coast.

By night: A diamond encrusted statement ring, chandelier earrings and studded heels spice up the look.

By day: Replace the heels for knee high boots and a fitted black velvet jacket and you’re ready for lunch with the girls.

Studded Shoeboots £85 Office.

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Competition

Win

a £500 Autumn wardrobe Royal Victoria Place magazine has teamed up with Republic to give all our readers the chance to win a shopping experience worth a fantastic £500.

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ive your wardrobe an injection of the new Season’s style and choose from the extensive range of men’s and women’s fashion brands at Republic - G-Star, Soul

Cal, Crafted, Henleys, Miso, Fenchurch,

Bench & more!

Fashion savvy Republic staff will be

on hand to advise you on their latest

collection and help you pick out a brand new look. So what are you waiting for?

For your chance to win simply fill in the form below and send it to Royal Victoria Place Magazine Republic Competition The Magazine People 3 Cumberland Walk Tunbridge Wells TN1 1UJ

Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Other):

First Name:

Last Name:

Email*: Address: Town: Mobile No*:

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Signature: *By giving your email and/or mobile number you agree to receiving emails and/or mobile communications from Westfield Royal Victoria Place.

Please tick this box if you would prefer not to receive postal items PRIZE DRAW TERMS AND CONDITIONS The prize draw is open to all readers aged 18 years and over except agents, and employees and their families of Westfield Royal Victoria Place retail outlets and Westfield Royal Victoria Place Centre Management. One entry per customer. No purchase necessary. Damaged, defaced, illegible or photocopied entry forms will be disqualified. The prize draw closes at midnight on November 30th 2009. The winner of the prize draw will be chosen at random from all entries and will be notified by telephone by Friday 4th December 2009. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash or gift vouchers, and no change will be given. The winner agrees to participate in any public relations arranged by the promoter. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The prize is non-transferrable. An entry into the prize draw will be taken as acceptance of the terms and conditions. Promoter: Westfield Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2SS.

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French Connection £18.

Wallis at Bhs £18.

Accessorize £12.

Marks and Spencer £13.

Republic £9.99.

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This Season I Bought

Bag IT’S IN THE

1. Mum of three Suzi, 40 lives in Crowborough: “I love all the nice clothes shops. So I come into the centre about once a month. Today I was shopping for a new outfit for my birthday, which is tomorrow. I’ve found a great dress and these gorgeous black patent shoes from LK Bennett.”

2. Brett and Shelly, both 24, are new to Tunbridge Wells: “We’ve just moved over here from

More than 11 million people walk through the doors of Royal Victoria Place every year. We spent an afternoon in the Centre to find out just what attracts all those shoppers.

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Auckland, New Zealand. We visited the Centre yesterday, but came back to buy this suit from Burton.”

3. Trevor, 51 lives in Southborough: “I’ve just come in to Royal Victoria Place to pick up a couple of bottles of wine from Marks and Spencer. I’m going on holiday to France tomorrow and don’t want to have to find a supermarket as soon as we arrive. So we’re taking English wine to France!”

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Royal Victoria Place Magazine 4. Emma Furlong, 34 has travelled in from Uckfield: “I’ve brought Annabel (age three) and Gracie (who is just nine days old) in to pick up a few clothes and new toys. We chose this lovely denim dress for Annabel from Marks and Spencers.”

5. Paddock Wood resident Wendy Duffield is shopping after spending the morning volunteering at the HiKent charity for deaf people, around the corner: “I’ve had my nails done and done a bit of browsing.

I went into Game to buy something for my grandson Vinny, who’s 14. I found this Tony Hawk

“I come in to Royal Victoria Place about once a week – there’s a great variety of shops.”

Game for him.”

6. College student Amber, 17, is in Tunbridge Wells to get a card: “It’s my friend Alice’s birthday this week, so I bought her this card from Clintons. I come in to Royal Victoria Place about once a week – there’s a great variety of shops.”

7. Farai, 24 from Tunbridge Wells, is showing his friend Ramon, 25, around town: “I visit RVP most days. Usually I just look around and do a bit of window shopping. But today I bought a pair of Fred Perry shoes from Office.”

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Jewellery Repairs, Valuations & Remodelling Service available Claybrooks 131 Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre Tunbridge Wells. TN1 2SR (Ely Court Entrance)

Tel: 01892 511510 We buy gold jewellery in any condition for instant cash!

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Women’s Shoes

Jalayen Winged Bootie £130 French Connection.

shoe boots For the fashion forward among us, the quirky hybrid of a shoe and a boot looks great with a skirt. Keep the

the challenge

hem above the knee to avoid shortening the leg.

Purple shoe boots £49.50 Marks and Spencer.

Sizzle black boots £120 Carvela at Fenwick.

For many women, finding a pair of knee high boots to fit the leg can be a living nightmare. The range of stores in Royal Victoria Place offer so

ankle to calf length

kneehigh

Both these styles add

A fashion staple, the knee-high returns

wide a selection, you’re sure to find that elusive glass slipper (or perfect fitting boot).

balance to this Season’s

If your ankles are on

floral prints, especially

the petit side, opt for a

again this Autumn.

when teamed with a

stretch fabric based boot,

They still look chic

biker inspired jacket.

like these from Shoes by

Ankle length boots also

M in Ely Court (£40) – the

work well under tailored

material will cling rather

over tucked in skinny leg jeans or with opaque tights and a

trousers and floor-

knee length skirt.

sweeping skirts.

Purple knee high boots £45 Shoes by M.

Leather pointed platform boots £120 Faith.

than gape, avoiding that unwanted crumpled look.

If your calves are more muscular, Marks and Spencer also offer an easy to wear wedge heeled pair

Patent platform boots £89 Marks and Spencer.

Black knee-high boots, £59 Sophie Grey at Bhs.

If the boot fits ,

buy it!

in black (£35).

We’ll have you stepping out in no time. RVP

Never bef choice wh ore has there bee e just talkin n it comes to boots n so much g fa . An and paten bric and finish (colo d we’re not collections ts all feature heavily urs, patterns ). From sh oe boots to in the new flats to sk y high hee thigh-highs, sleek and ls, modern to V ic there’s a b toriana, Fitzhead Limited o o t o u t t here Edition over-the-knee complete boots £349 Hobbs. any outfit. to

thigh-high

If you’re looking to take your footwear to a whole new level, over-the-knee and thigh-high boots have made a reappearance. To keep the look classy, wear over-the-knee boots with fitted denims and team with a well-cut jacket.

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Suited and Booted £95

Slip it On £68

South Pole Trek £68

Sword and Stone £90

This autumn you are invited to enter the House of .

Come in-store today to check out this seasons must-haves.

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Women’s Shoes

Animal

Instinct The call of the wild is echoing around Royal Victoria Place this season. It’s time to unleash your inner animal and embrace the nature inspired prints that fill the rails.

£45 Marks and Spencer.

£130 Carvela at Fenwick.

£30 Office.

£75 Faith. £64.99 River Island.

From dresses, to tops, to jackets; pony skin, leopard spots, zebra stripes and snakeskin scales abound. (But we’d advise against

£35 Faith.

wearing it all at once!)

If you’re not quite ready to wear your love for these patterns quite literally on your sleeve, we’ve

£150 Kurt Geiger at Fenwick .

hunted down the most dangerous of predator pumps and stampeding

£65 Office.

stilettos to adorn your feet.

Footwear’s gone wild.

£120 Carvela at Fenwick.

£350 Kurt Geiger at Fenwick.

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Discover the goddess in you...

Don’t wait, come and treat yourself, our professional team is waiting for you.

You can find us on the first floor next to Ice-cream shop.

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Health

Health and Beauty

&Beauty A plethora of new products is hitting the shelves. From mascara squared to jazzed up compacts, we have the inside track on the latest beauty treats. Go ahead and pamper yourself.

Cubic Eyes Nothing makes more impact than a set of seductive yet elegant fluttering lashes. This amazing new mascara features a unique brush design, with a combination of bristles and square shaped disks designed to get right to the base of the lashes. It contains a memory polymer with a curling effect that sets lashes in place, giving up to eight hours curl and seven times the volume.

No7 Extravagant Lashes Mascara, in black, black/ brown and blue, 12ml. £12 Boots.

Roaring Twenties In the 1920s, elegant ladies broke all the rules and proudly wore makeup in public. Evening bags were designed to carry the necessary tools for travelfriendly and flawless touch-ups. Dior’s Autumn collection draws inspiration from this chic period and the star of the show is the vanity case just for the eyes. Inside are six textures designed to cater to every makeup whim: cream eyeliner, brow powder, matte eye shadow, two iridescent shadows and even a sparkly top coat.

Jazzclub compact in Purple Jazz or Smoky Jazz. £44 Dior at Fenwick.

Skin Deep Studies show that one in four women are concerned with hyperpigmentation, an increase in the skin’s normal colour in a particular area. UV damage is the number one cause. Clinique have introduced the New Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20; a daily hydrating cream with ingredients designed to: ■ Prevent and reduce the appearance of excess pigment in skin.

■ Deter the surfacing of new spots.

■ Assist in whisking away and removing dark spot “dust” through

exfoliation.

Tests showed skin’s clarity to immediately improve by more than 75% and moisturisation by more than 69%.

New Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20 50ml £32.00 Clinique at Fenwick.

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Revitalise Make sure you’re firing on all cylinders.

A cup of Revitalising Ayurvedic Organic tea will heat up the body, stimulate circulation and re-energise you, without using caffeine.

20 teabags £2.50 Whittards.

Nuts!

So macho

Crabtree and Evelyn’s traditional Sandalwood Shave produces a rich, creamy lather to soften the beard for a close wet shave. Added Vitamin E helps to calm and condition the skin. Use it with a traditional shaving brush.

Sandalwood Shave Soap in Wooden Bowl. £11.00 Crabtree and Evelyn outside Ely Court.

Nuts are packed full of protein and are a great source of healthy fats. A few brazil nuts mid morning will keep you going until lunchtime. £2.69 for 200g Julian Graves.

Take Sanctuary The Summer may be behind us, but this is no time to start neglecting your feet. Reward yourself after a hard day with a relaxing pedicure at The Nail Sanctuary on Level 1. Go for a quick Toe Tidy (£40) or the Sanctuary Spa Pedicure (£40).

Twinkle, twinkle Bobbi Brown have taken their award-winning cream eye shadow and added a touch of glistening sparkle. The sheer, lightweight formula is easily applied and leaves a soft, velvety finish. Stays colour-true and crease-free all day. There are eight shades to choose from, including Starry Night and Mercury. We want them all!

Metallic long wear cream eye shadows. £16 each Bobbi Brown at Fenwick.

Long hours staring at a computer screen teamed with late nights and sun damage can take its toll on the sensitive skin around the eyes. Clinique’s Skin Supplies for Men range now features Age Defense for Eyes. Gents, use it twice a day to moisturise, reduce dark circles and protect against future damage.

Skin Supplies for Men New Age Defense for Eyes. 15ml £22 Clinique at Fenwick.

Black pepper and silverbirch are combined in the extended range from Molton Brown Men. For the ultimate shave, re-charge black pepper shave oil softens hairs and helps prolong time between shaves. Blackseed, grapeseed, raspberry and plum oils give good razor glide and moisturise the skin.

The re-charge black pepper range starts at £16.

Molton Brown at Fenwick.

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The Nail Sanctuary crafted by hand – no drills

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Eyelash extensions by Nova Lash

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Family FUN!

We host free children’s events

By Train Tunbridge Wells Train

throughout the year including free

Station is well served by rail

A dedicated Parent Room helps

face painting, workshops or events

services. Leave the station from

you take care of your young ones’

at which your kids can meet and

Mount Pleasant exit, turn left and

needs in a safe and comfortable

greet their favourite characters.

it’s a five minute walk up the hill to

environment. The Parent Room is

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Royal Victoria Place is a Child Safe Zone. This simple effective scheme

Getting

By Bus There are a number of bus services into Tunbridge Wells from Chatham, Maidstone,

aims to reunite a lost child with

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Brighton, Gatwick, Edenbridge,

their family as quickly as possible.

By Car Tunbridge Wells is just off the

and Oxted. For further

More information and free Child

A21 (take Junction 5 on the M25 if

information and bus timetables,

Safe wristbands are available from

you’re heading south). From the East

please contact either Arriva on

the Concierge desk located outside

the main routes are the A262 and

0871 2002233 or Stagecoach on

Bhs on Level 2.

A26 and from the West, the A264.

0870 2433711.

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Royal Victoria Place Car Park offers

even more. The Concierge desk

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other queries you may have.

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Suited Two tone rib beanie £8 Burton.

Lambswool hoodie £35 Next.

Men’s Fashion Autumn brings variety to menswear.

From stylish statement Tees to relaxed knitwear, if your look is casual, you’ll be spoilt for choice. This Season’s work wear features formal lines and refined fabrics, while out of hours, the preppy look is everywhere.

Atlas Chukka boots £85 French Connection.

Knitted out

Formerly a mainstay of women’s fashion, cardigans have become a firm fixture in men’s collections over the last few Seasons. If cardigans are not your thing, just be sure to feature knitwear somewhere in your wardrobe. ➤

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1. Autograph cardigan £25, Autograph twill shirt £29.50, Autograph skinny tie £15, Jeans £35, all Marks and Spencer.

2. Clapham Knitwear £39.99, Holborn Shirt £24.99, Brookville Jeans £59.99, all Republic.

3. Fairisle zip thru hoodie £29.99, Highland check shirt £29.99, Genji Blitz jeans £39.99, Classic plimsolls £9.99, all River Island.

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Men’s Fashion TEEING OFF

Navy cable tank £25 Burton.

Printed Tees borrow from culture, film and…comics. Wear with slouchy jeans and a blazer for a laid back vibe. ➤

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Superhero silver surfer £25, Shadow Mouse Tee shirt £20, both French Connection.

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Atlas Boat shoes £75 French Connection.

BE 3.

Union Jack Tee shirt £14 Next.

PREPARED Old School styling is back, without a pair of cords in sight. Update your wardrobe with a pair of boat shoes and a blazer.

below, left to right: Regular dark wash jeans £34.99 Republic. Indiana jeans £60 French Connection.

1. (Left) Burgundy check cotton shirt £25, Yellow hooded sweat top £28, Indigo slim jeans £40, Brown suede brogue shoes £55, Premium brown leather shoulder bag £60. (Right) Red mini tartan cotton shirt £25, Stripe lambs wool shawl neck jumper £35, Vintage slim jeans £35, Tan leather brogue shoes £55, Tipped cable scarf £15.

2. Premium leather holdall £80 Burton.

3. Wolf blazer £150, T-Compass check shirt £45, Riot super belt trousers £100, Abis work boots £140 all French Connection.

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Men’s Fashion WELL SUITED

Slim Fit Tonic Suit £99 Burton.

Classic tailoring never goes out of style. Brave the colder weather with warm wool coats and well tailored suiting. Brogues are big this Autumn, particularly in woody

Brown suede brogues £55 Burton.

tones. And add sophistication to your work wear – just slip on the new steel Breitling watch from Burrells. RVP

Jai heavy brogues French Connection.

Breitling Steel Gentleman’s watch £5,750 Burrells.

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1. Collezione wool coat £149, wool jumper £35, scarf £9.50, leather briefcase £119, wool gloves £5, jeans £25 all Marks and Spencer.

2. Heritage coat £149 Marks and Spencer. 3. Gilet Jacket £129 Marks and Spencer.

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Gadgets

Inspect The

Gadgets We keep our finger firmly on technology’s pulse with new releases, top of the range gadgets and the latest must-have phones. Plus, as high definiton takes over, we discover exactly what Blu-ray is and how it works.

Samsung Jet

Sony Ericsson c903

Nokia 5530

n High-speed Internet n 5 megapixel camera n Free Skype and Windows

n Assisted GPS with

n Select up to 20 of your

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Live Messenger n Built-in GPS navigation n 3.55mm audio jack so

you can use standard headphones or an external audio system Available on Pay As You Go or a range of tariffs. £349.99 3 Store.

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GoogleMaps 5 megapixel camera with Face Detection, Smile Shutter and Best Pic features 3G Internet for fast transfer and an ‘always on’ connection Bluetooth Stereo to play downloaded music and FM radio View your pictures on the big screen if you buy the TV-out cable

Available on Pay As You Go or a range of tariffs. £195.73 O2.

friends as favourites with their profile, communication history and photos constantly updated n Facebook, Twitter and MySpace access n Holds up to 12,000 tracks and 27 hours playback time n 3.2 megapixel camera n Comes with 4GB memory card as standard Available on Pay As You Go or a range of tariffs. £129 Carphone Warehouse.

Wii love it The new Wii Motion add-on tracks your moves with finer detail and greater accuracy than ever before; every slight movement is replicated on your screen – meaning no more dramatic lunging in your living room. Use with new games including Wii Sport Resort, Virtua Tennis 2009 and Tiger Woods PGA for the ultimate in gaming precision. £24.99 Game.

Smile! Don’t forget to print out your holiday snaps. To get all your shots looking perfect, use the Boots Facial Retouch service – for 99p per picture you can remove red eye, zoom and crop features, as well as smooth out your skin tone and reduce blemishes and wrinkles. Boots. ➤

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EAGERLY AWAITING… Keep you and your family entertained with the latest offerings of DVDs, CDs and multi-platform games.

DVD

Another bite at the Apple Keep your Mac up to date with the latest operating system. The Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard furthers a decade of innovation with a number of refinements and new technology. Adjustments include a more responsive Finder, a faster-loading Mail and a redesigned player for QuickTime X. It’ll also free up some space on your hard drive – the upgrade is half the size of the previous version. £25 iStore.

Feeling Blu With technology constantly evolving, it can be hard to keep up with all the new gadgets and formats out there on the market. As the advent of High Definition (HD) arrives, we get to grips with Blu-ray Disc.

BACK TO BASICS:

Developed for the playback of HD video, Blu-ray gives us better quality, more complex games, more lifelike movies, brighter colours and a clearer sound for the ultimate in home entertainment. It offers the highest standard available at the moment – up to six times better picture resolution than DVD. WHAT’S IN A NAME?

The technology uses blue-violet lasers that operate at shorter lengths than DVD’s red laser, meaning the data is packed more tightly and stored in less space.

SOUNDS GOOD:

Coraline

Public Enemies

12th October £19.99 HMV.

2nd November £19.99 HMV.

X-Men Origins

Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes

19th October £19.99 HMV.

2nd November £19.99 HMV.

9th November £19.99 HMV.

CD Paramore: Brand New Eyes

Twilight: New Moon Official Sound Track

28th September £8.99 HMV.

19th October £14.99 HMV.

The Editors: In This Light & On This Evening

Biffy Clyro: Only Revolutions

12th October £8.99 HMV.

Robbie Williams Reality Killed the Video Star 16th November £16.99 HMV.

26th October £8.99 HMV.

Blu-Ray Bridget Jones’ Diary 12th October £13.99 HMV.

The Wizard of Oz

The Green Mile

2nd November £22.99 HMV.

16th November £17.99 HMV.

Gone With The Wind

Picture isn’t the only important thing when you’re looking at the big screen, which is why Blu-ray delivers flawless sound straight from the original recording to your living room with no loss in between. It can handle up to 32 different audio streams to deliver unbeatable sound quality.

Gremlins

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE OLD:

Game

You can play your old DVDs on a Blu-ray – this is no Video vs. DVD rerun.

To enjoy high-definition entertainment from games to films, there’s a range of players to meet your requirements and budget.

We like the Sony BDP-S360; its small and sleek design means it can slot away easily. The Quick Start-up mode means you can get your player started after just six seconds. £239.99 Sony Centre.

For top of the market playback, try the Sony BDP-S5000ES. Its 24p True Cinema feature turns watching your new DVD into a film premiere and its true high fidelity sound puts this player in a league of its own. £1,199.99 Sony Centre. RVP

Up (PSP)

Miami Crisis (DS)

25th September £29.99 Game.

25th September £29.99 Game.

Singstar: Take That (PS2)

Ghostbusters (Wii)

25th September £19.99 Game.

23rd October £34.99 Game.

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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

19th October £17.99 HMV.

9th November £22.99 HMV.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 (Xbox 360) 23rd October £49.99 Game.

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Allow your child to have fun while you shop and relax. Hippo Crèche is open Monday to Saturday 9-5 with qualified staff. Activities galore to entertain your little treasure. Book on 01892 518080.

Are you returning to work and need childcare? We offer high quality care in our Baby,Toddler and Pre-school Rooms. All staff are qualified and we have a wide range of resources to help your child learn and develop to their full potential. Interested? Call Caron or Vikki on 01892 518080.

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Create.Excite.Reward.

Professional training in the Performing Arts for young people aged 6-18 years.

All students perform in our local & national shows including the Royal Albert Hall.

Be part of the excitement For a free introductory session call Rachel on 01435 872881 Classes held every Saturday in Tunbridge Wells 10am-1pm and Sevenoaks 2pm-5pm.

New term starts Saturday 12th September

www.theatretrain.co.uk

Patrons: Sir Derek Jacobi KBE, Alfred Molina, Kate Williams, Frances de la Tour and Catherine Tate.

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Playtime!

Tiny tots are the new fashionistas. With celebrity offspring setting trends before they even start school, kids clothing has become more cutting edge. Let your children find their own style, mixing and matching this Season’s staples. If they’d rather play games than play dressing up then we’ve got the coolest and quirkiest additions for the toy box.

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RVP’s free Kiddy Cars are great fun for the little ones.

They’ll love shopping when they get behind the wheel.

Free from the Concierge desk located outside Bhs on Level 2, guardians just have to bring some ID to take one out. (your child must be under 104cm (3’ 4”) and able to walk. While you’re there, pick up some free balloons, courtesy of RVP. If your offspring are a little older, Westfield

1. If you have budding rock stars in the family, the gorgeous

Kids Club is a fantastic

new range at Bhs keeps concert chic cute.

way to keep those under

Spot mac from £15, Minnie tee from £8, printed jeans from £14, silver coated canvas high top trainers from £11, red and black dress from £10, high shine leggings from £6, beanie £5, all at Bhs.

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2. Dressing like Dad has never been so cool. The latest

newsletters and exclusive

collection from Next is preppy and playful.

offers throughout the year,

Tank, Shirt & Jeans Set from £26, Ribbed Shoes from £10, Fleece Jacket from £14, Skinny Jeans from £7, Suede Boots from £13, Signature Stripe Rugby Shirt from £10, Trousers from £12, Cupsole Trainers from £15, all at Next.

plus a letter from

3. Whether it’s after bath time or before bed time, these

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cosy Bretton stripe dressing gowns are just huggable. Made in fleece with hoods, a button neck and a fixed elasticated tie belt, your kids won’t want to take them off.

the Concierge desk and children will receive event

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£18 JoJo Maman Bebe.

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3 SKY LANTERN REMOTE CONTROL RATTLESNAKE Ssslithering and sssliding along exactly like the real thing, with striped tail that rattles as he moves. It’s alarmingly realistic. £29.99

Miniature hot air balloons that float silently and serenely into the sky. An Enchanting and magical part of any celebration.

(Adult supervision essential!) £3.99 each.

BEAN BOOZLED With flavours like ‘Rotten Egg’ or ‘Pencil Shavings’ mixed in with nice flavours, do you dare taste them? 45g £2.99

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Watching TV in the dark is bad on the eyes; throw some soft light with this cream Alissa lamp. £40 Bhs.

Refreshing This Salco intricate carving will look lovely hanging on the wall. £165 Fenwick.

A family room should have a family photo, so pop a picture in this blue dragonfly frame. £14 Boots.

All at Marks and Spencer.

Lovely Lounge

The living room should be a haven – somewhere to relax or entertain. Start with a muted palette and avoid brash colours; duck egg blue and cream furnishings will make your family room look airy, bright and comfortable.

Have some fun with the soft furnishings; throw in a splash of colour to liven things up and prevent it from looking bland. A couple of vibrant, co-ordinating cushions make for comfy seating with a pretty twist.

Accessories should be kept neutral and light; think glass beads, mirrors and hints of metal to jazz up the soft colours and give a bit of an edge to the setting.

Rugs will put the warmth into

Enjoy your afternoon cuppa lounging on the sofa with this pretty Emma Bridgewater polka dot mug. £15.95 Between the Lines.

Touch

Want to brighten up your home? Well the good news is you might not have to redecorate.

A few key accents or a new piece of furniture can revive a room without making a mess. We show you how to restyle three of your most important rooms in a simple but elegant way.

any room; keep shades neutral in beiges and creams so that the colour comes from the furnishings. ➤ Silver leaf cushion £19.50 Marks and Spencer.

Add an edge to the soft colours with these metal roses. £25 Next.

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Interiors Reflect light and brighten up your bedroom with this chrome and metal lamp. £69 Marks and Spencer.

A bunch of flowers will brighten up any room. Keep them in this gorgeous mirrored leaf cylinder vase. £19.50 Marks and Spencer.

We love this Star mirror; it’ll brighten up any wall. £110 Next.

Beautiful Bedroom

We spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping so we should have a bedroom that’s cosy and stylish. The key look is simple but sophisticated; mix neutral creams and whites with rich fabrics and touches of opulent colour for a timeless, classic look. Dark accessories offset a neutral palette; this look is perfect for keeping your sleeping place light and luxurious, airy but indulgent.

To stay warm as the Autumn draws in, cover up wooden floors with comfy rugs and invest in good bed linen; a thick duvet with silky sheets will mean you’ll be warm but not weighed down.

This indigo button cushion would be great for decoration or for some extra support. £29.50 Marks and Spencer.

It’s all about accessories. Think hues of deep purple, indigo and red wine to contrast with the light colour scheme. ➤

Curl up in this Starburst armchair on an autumn afternoon with a good book and a hot drink. £275 Next.

The simple colour of the Helena Springfield Pemberly linen set contrasts with the beautiful paisley design. From £9 Marks and Spencer.

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An attractive dining room is the backdrop to many of our social

Eat in style with this ornate stainless steel 24 piece cutlery set. £40 Bhs.

settings so make sure it can fulfil the brief. Monochrome meets tasteful in this minimalist setting; keeping the colour scheme neutral will let you concentrate on what’s for dinner.

These simple black chairs are comfy and versatile and match the table perfectly for a pulled-together look.

Offset the dark woods and furniture with your table setting; we like using pretty china and flower centrepieces to make a statement.

Accessories are kept to a minimum here - with a few wellplaced light fittings you don’t need much; a beautiful picture is the focal point on the wall and you’ll find yourself with a room you’re proud to throw dinner parties in. RVP

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left to right: Add a splash of colour by using this copper hydrangea flower as a centrepiece. £39.50 Marks and Spencer.

Keep the focus on your food with this monochrome New Wave tableware from Villeroy & Boch. Prices start at £19.95 China Chaps Ely Court.

Not enough seasoning? Add some with this Cole and Mason Seville Mill set. £30 Fenwick.

Shed a little light over dinner with an Autograph lamp. £99 Marks and Spencer.

Delicious Dining Room

This beautiful Beken sepia photograph in a walnut veneer frame will be a great conversation piece. £365 Trowbridge Gallery Ely Court.

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Gifted Oh Boy Teenagers are never easy to

buy for, luckily we’ve sourced some fun gifts that the boys are sure to like.

1. The counting money jar is better than an empty can and cooler than a piggy bank. Drop in your spare change and the LED display shows you how much you’ve deposited so far. £14.99 Menkind.

2. Make that cold drink more interesting with a novelty glass; we recommend the Diet Coke for the under-18s. £14.95 a pair China Chaps.

3. This burgundy herringbone tie will smarten up any outfit, perfect for his first job interview or formal occasion. £7 Burton.

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Gift Guide Finding that perfect gift is often a daunting task. To save you time, we’ve done some of the legwork. New babies, tricky teenage birthdays, engagements and new homes – we have the gifts that are just right. And everything is under £30.

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Baby Baby Celebrate the joyful news of a new baby with one of these gifts.

Going to the Chapel Help celebrate the bride and groom’s special moment

1. Personalise the new arrival’s bedroom with these delightful wooden letters. They brighten up any door and come in a variety of colours and designs. £1 per letter JoJo Maman Bébé.

with the perfect gift.

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1. The wedding will be full of memories they don’t want to forget, so this Opulent Heart photo album will make a lovely present. £26.99 Between The Lines.

2. On the big day, the rings are the last thing you want to lose so this ring cushion, decorated beautifully with beads, will make sure that doesn’t happen. £8 Between The Lines.

A Moving Idea Brighten up someone’s new home; these housewarming presents will do the trick.

1. This fun butterflies clock is self-adhesive, no need to dig out the hammer. £25 Next.

2. Save your friends the effort of trying to dig out the tea bags mid-move, these storage tins are handy and add instant colour to any kitchen. £8 each Bhs. 3. Beautiful and great-smelling, this India Hicks Island Night scented candle should have pride of place on the mantelpiece. £28 Crabtree & Evelyn.

Don’t Forget…

2. An essential addition to the playroom, these cute and cuddly Dylan and Daisy cushions come in a set of two. £18 Next.

3. The Elmer soft toy elephant is a perfect nursery room toy or room decoration. With bright colours to stimulate the senses, It’s just right for boy or girl. £9 JoJo Maman Bébé.

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The Westfield Gift Card, now available at Royal Victoria Place, gives your family and friends the choice of over 90 stores so they can pick out exactly what they want themselves. Find out more at the Concierge desk on Level 2.

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TL iAmN DP lS aC yAf oP oE tS

Of 39 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Since 1961

Seafood Brasserie, Oyster bar & Fishmongers Proudly serving local produce from Kent & Sussex… …and a little bit from Cornwall too.

• Tree and Soft Landscape Specialist.

• Supply, Planting and Aftercare of all types of Trees.

• Semi-mature specimens,avenues, and arboreta.

• Hedging and screening trees and shrubs.

• Site surveys and advisory visits.

Phone: 07720 321868 Email: timplayfoot@btinternet.com Web: www.timplayfootlandscapes.co.uk

We source all our fish from our local coast line. Ok so Royal Tunbridge Wells is not on the coast, but did you know that Brighton, Newhaven, Folkestone, Eastbourne, Broadstairs & many more coastal towns have fantastic fishing industries. You might also like to know that around 80% of the fish they catch goes abroad, and most restaurants in the UK sell farmed fish from Greece.

To make a booking, please phone or visit our website

WWW.SANKEYS.CO.UK

01892 511 422 Also visit our chosen charity www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk

Traditional English restaurant/tearooms set in the 1930s.

It is an open secret that this is one of the most delightful places in Tunbridge Wells to relax and enjoy coffee, breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.

The Food Court 01892 517070

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mixed, twisted and freshly baked, goldenbrown soft and hot, sweet or savoury pretzels affordable feel good factor

Find us on L1 of RVP

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TAKEAWAY

Tickle your tastebuds with the latest offerings from around the Centre: We try making our own Candy Floss and check out some dishes from our American cousins.

Jamie’s America Jamie Oliver crosses the Atlantic

Cool Off

to taste the best multicultural

Need a pick me up mid-shop? Grab a sweet treat from Joe Delucci’s ice

foods USA has to offer. On the

cream stand and cool off. With flavours including Fondente Nero (Fondant

search he meets a number

Triple Chocolate) from £1.80 per scoop, it’s sweet on the mouth and the

of cooks and local producers

budget. Plus, their fat and dairy-free Italian sorbets have a minimum of 25%

along the way, adding spice to

fruit; the perfect guilt free indulgence!

his journey. Take a trip through America yourself with this book detailing his trip; each chapter

Just Add Pesto

focuses on the food and recipes of

Stuck with ideas for what to do for

a different state and Jamie gives

dinner? Bored of your daily sandwich

you 120 new recipes along with

at the office? Put a bit of flavour into

his diary account of the places

your meals with the new range of pesto

he’s visited. £26.00 WH Smith.

seven new flavours including Black

I Want Candy

Olive Paste, Tomato & Artichoke and

Relive your childhood fairground memories

Sugar Rush

Roasted Pepper you can add an extra

with the Giles & Posner Cotton Candy Maker

Try the newest tasty morsels

something to every meal. Use with

(candy floss to you and I). Use caster sugar

from Charbonnel et Walker.

pasta, sandwiches and salads for a

for white floss; simply add food colouring

Their Banoffee Truffles are

fresh twist. £1.69 Marks & Spencer.

to make it any colour you want. This gadget

handmade with white chocolate,

sauces from Marks & Spencer. With

is easy to clean and

butter, natural banana extract

uses new halogen

and caramel in a milk chocolate

technology to make the

shell. Perfect for a present, if

process quicker. £34.99

you can bear to give them away.

Menkind.

£10.95 Fenwick.

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Take your pick If you’re not sure what you fancy, head up to Fenwick’s Terrace Restaurant on Level 3. A spacious and friendly environment in which to relax, you can enjoy a freshly ground

EAT IN

A good day’s shopping can really take it out of you.

If you need a quick pick-me-up mid shop, we’ve sourced a few light bites, lunches and snacks to revive and refuel you.

cup of coffee and pastry or full English breakfast served between 9 and 11am. For lunch there’s a choice of three course meals from the carvery, continental salads and savoury paninis for a lighter bite; plus self select lunch boxes to keep the children happy and afternoon

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Fresh baked

Spoilt for Choice

Rest your weary legs after

The Food Court at

a hard day’s shopping at

Royal Victoria Place is a

Muffin Break on Level 1.

popular place to eat and

Choose from a sumptuous

relax and offers all your

array of freshly baked muffins

favourite brand names.

in delicious flavours such as

Whether you’re looking for a

classic blueberry or decadent

coffee and delicious pastry,

triple chocolate. If you’re not in

a healthy salad or a meal

the mood for something sweet,

to treat the kids, it’s all on

try one of their panini or toasties.

the menu at

All of their food is baked fresh

Royal Victoria

in store. Then take a seat and

Place. Baby

enjoy your favourite coffee, made

High chairs

by Muffin Break’s expert barista

are also

using a blend of the world’s

available for

finest 100% Arabica beans.

free hire at

You’ll be revived and ready to go

the Food

shopping again in no time.

Court.

tea served with a selection of cakes and scones.

In a twist Grab a tasty warming treat from Auntie Anne’s Pretzels on Level 1 as you make your way around; they claim to have been ‘spoiling dinner since 1988’. Their soft and hot pretzels from only £1.95 are freshly baked with a variety of sweet and savoury flavours (cinnamon & vanilla are real favourites with customers) complimented with delicious dips. You might want both of your hands free so take advantage of the benches around the Centre to enjoy your snack properly. To quench your thirst they offer Old Fashioned Lemonade and Auntie Anne’s Dutch Ice – or if you need to cool down their whipped ice cream is a bargain at 99p. For something more filling, try their Pretzel Dog to give you more shopping fuel. Watch out for their new products hitting the stands soon – Pretzel Pockets, Chocolate Pretzels and Lemonade Mixers; all designed to keep you hungry for more! Check out page 71 for their great Reader offer.

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Break

Away

Lunch Breaks are often seen as a precious 30 to 60 minutes when you can escape from work to grab a quick bite to eat. But why not make that time work more effectively for you?

Whether it’s crossing a few things off your To Do list or giving yourself a well deserved treat, RVP is at your service. Plus, if you get the odd chore

done during the week, it leaves you more time at the weekend for proper shopping!

We’ve got a few ideas to get you started:

1. Make sure your eyes are seeing what they should be and pre-book an appointment at Optical Express on Level 2. We should have our eyes tested about every two years, so get yours checked out

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when you have a spare half hour – it’s a good reason to admire their range of designer frames. Call 0800 023 20 20 for appointments and further information.

2. Forget the hustle bustle of the 21st Century for a while and savour a leisurely lunch in the quaint

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1930s surroundings of The Nutmeg Tree in the Food Court. Meals at this popular eatery are homemade, great tasting and value for money.

Reservations: 01892 517070

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3. Thinking about a new kitchen but dreading that trip to the industrial estate to pick out the design? The answer to your problem lies on Level 1 by the entrance to Fenwick. Get some inspiration from the showroom at Moben, Sharps and Dolphin before booking a home visit from the professionals. You’ll have a gorgeous new kitchen in no time. 01892 537 520

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4. Enjoy that morning latte without the guilt: LA Fitness in Market Square offers a range of exercise classes throughout the day. Squeeze in a spin during lunch or pop to the pool for a quick swim.

Membership starts at £38 per month: 0843 1701 027

5. Gents, there’s no need for an appointment if you’re after a trim – Buzz Barbers (next to Phones4U on Level 1) will get your hair back on trend with plenty

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of time to spare. Friendly and fast, they’ll smarten you up. 01892 616655 RVP

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“…unique combination of driving pleasure, lifestyle and premium quality.”

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Motors

Mini

Happy Returns Fifty years ago, in August 1959, the classic Mini was presented to the public for the first time.

H

alf a century later this historic landmark gives Mini the perfect

the headlights and indicators. The entire front air dam, familiar from the Cooper S has been adjusted to accommodate the sporting look of the car, standing out even wider and more striking than before.

The side view of the Coupé Concept also brings together features typical of the Mini family with the addition of some new design touches to form a fascinating profile. The front side panels, for example, come straight from the Mini Convertible and the body joint which forms the diagonal line visible on every Mini along the bonnet provide an unmistakable sign of distinction with historic roots – here

the classic Mini had a visible welding seam along the body.

This new model combines the vision of a compact

opportunity to look ahead

sports car with thrilling agility, on the one hand, it has

without losing sight of the

the individual flair and style of the Mini, on the other,

brand’s origin. They’ve achieved

the car is perfectly designed to offer concentrated

this by unveiling two new

driving pleasure of the highest standard.

models, the Mini 50 Mayfair and 50 Camden. On top of this

But it’s also practical. Wide-opening doors give the driver and passenger convenient access to the interior,

they’ve revealed the extraordinary Mini Coupé Concept,

where they enjoy sports seats with strongly contoured

which provides a perfect subject for our focus this issue.

side supports for a secure seating position even in

The Mini Coupé Concept brings together a wide range of

particularly fast bends. A three-spoke leather sports

features for a truly sporting and ambitious style of motoring.

steering wheel with multi-function buttons enable the

This two-seater follows a simple philosophy of lightweight

driver to steer precisely into bends and control the

construction and in doing so the car clearly meets all the

audio or communication functions with maximum ease.

requirements of a dynamic coupé.

Compact dimensions, perfect axle load distribution and

The colours and materials featured inside the Coupé Concept symbolise the classic sportiness of the car. Like the

a low centre of gravity offer ideal conditions for enhancing

easily laid-out dash, the roof lining of this two-seater comes in

the agility typical of a Mini to a level never seen before.

black, providing a calm atmosphere just right for concentrating

Additionally it’s been designed to accommodate the most

on driving conditions. Black trim bars combined with a carbon

powerful engine currently available in the Mini line-up.

interior trim strip, finally, further enhance this purist look.

The 1.6 litre turbocharged power unit from the Mini John

Essentially the Coupé Concept is aimed at the

Cooper Works produces 208bhp giving the Coupé Concept

motorist who’s thrilled by that unique combination

truly outstanding performance. At the same time this concept

of driving pleasure, lifestyle and premium quality.

car clearly follows the BMW Group’s Efficient Dynamics

Simultaneously it offers sporty driving qualities of an

development strategy. More driving pleasure, lower emissions.

even higher standard than the usual Mini line-up.

The body of the Coupé Concept has been designed to bridge

There’s no word from Mini about whether this is a

the gap from the earliest days of the Mini’s history to the more

definite go-ahead or not but Mini Design Director Gert

distant future of the brand, emphasising the unique nature of

Hildebrand has said “everything you see is doable for

the concept as well as its membership in the Mini family.

production,” so watch this space!

The hexagonal radiator grille and the large round headlights

For more information on the new commemorative

are unmistakable design features, re-interpreting the front

models or to book a test drive please call Cooper

view of the classic Mini in particularly modern style, integrating

Tunbridge Wells 0845 6076919. RVP

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TOP TEN

Tunbridge Wellians

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Our town has a rich history of famous (and infamous) residents.

here are those who were born here,

3. Funny girl

grew up here, went to school here and

Considered “one of the best-known and best-loved

there are those who visited the town and

comics in the country”, Jo Brand (1957-) was educated

loved it so much they never left. But who

at Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School. Though

are some of the better known faces to

she was a well established psychiatric nurse, she was

grace our streets? We’ve sifted through

persuaded to leave her career to become a stand-up

the pile of candidates and selected ten of

comic. Her razor-sharp observations on everyday life

the best. You might be surprised at the results…

have won her a legion of fans and she is a regular on

1. Scouting around

satirical TV shows including Have I Got News For You

The world’s first Boy Scout, Lord Robert Baden-Powell

County saying: “I’m really a Kentish Maid you know”.

(1857-1941) spent some of his formative years as a pupil at Rose Hill School right here in TW. And it was during that

4. On the ball

time he developed some of the scouting skills he went on

Footballing legend George Cohen (1939-) is most

to share with young people all over the world. Despite a

famous for the role he played in the historic 1966 World

distinguished military career, Baden-Powell is still best

Cup win. Capped 37 times for his Country, Cohen was

known for founding the Scouting movement and Rose

described by George Best as “the best full-back I ever

Hill School continues to celebrate his birthday each year,

played against” and by former England Manager Alf

giving every pupil a free ice cream to toast his memory.

Ramsey as “England’s greatest right-back”. The nation

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agreed with Alf – Cohen was voted into England’s

You might not recognise the name Thomas Bayes

He still lives in

(1702-1761), but you will almost certainly have used

Tunbridge Wells. ➤

and Mock the Week. Jo readily admits she loves this

Greatest XI as part of a Channel 4 documentary.

one of his mathematical theories. He originally followed

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in his father’s footsteps and was ordained as a Nonconformist Minister, but went on to become one of the world’s most widely respected mathematicians.

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His theories are still used in a whole variety of scientific, technological and other applications including computing and criminal justice. Even today, Tunbridge Wells has a Bayesian Society – a social group for bankers, accountants and lawyers.

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5. Building blocks

8. Bright spark

Take a walk around town and you will discover that

Inventor David Salomons (1851-1925) brought science

one man, perhaps more than any other, has shaped

to the masses, hosting a series of demonstrations and

the place we live in. Architect Decimus Burton

lectures for the general public. His home, Broomhill,

(1800-1881) was responsible for the layout of much

was the first in the country to use electricity for

of Tunbridge Wells and designed some of our most

cooking and housed his very own ‘modern magician’s

recognisable residential buildings, from the imposing

cave’. His love of all things transport-related meant he

grandeur of the villas of Calverley Park Crescent and

was owner of only the second car in Britain. Following

the majesty of Mount Pleasant House (now Hotel du

popular demand, he became Mayor of TW, despite

Vin) to the quaint charm of Holy Trinity, then a local

not being a councillor. Broomhill is now known as

parish church that today houses the Trinity Arts

Salomons and features a museum honouring the

Centre. Before his arrival, TW had become a faded

family’s achievements.

spa town. He’s credited with reversing the town’s

9. Rock on

fortunes.

6. Lion heart

Simon John Ritchie is better known to most people

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School alumnus

Educated at Sandown Court School, Vicious is credited

Martin Corry (1973-) is probably the most talented

with launching the music genre that changed the

of all the rugby players to be associated with our

industry completely. And as the Sex Pistols’ bass player

town. His love of the oval ball began as a small

(he wasn’t regarded as being a very good musician),

child playing for the Tunbridge Wells minis before

he gained infamy in 1978 when he was arrested and

moving on to represent England (notably part of

charged with the murder of his girlfriend Nancy

the famous 2003 World Cup winning squad) and

Spungen. He never stood trial and died following a

the British and Irish Lions. Now retired from

heroin overdose, aged just 21.

international rugby, Corry continues to captain the

10. Love all

as rebellious punk rocker Sid Vicious (1957-1979).

Leicester Tigers.

7. Man about Town

Seven time Grand Slam winner (three singles, four

Self-appointed “Master of Ceremonies” Beau Nash

remembered for winning the women’s singles

(1674-1762) was responsible for turning Tunbridge

tennis title at Wimbledon in 1977, the tournament’s

Wells into the social scene of the Georgian era. He

centenary year. A former pupil at Tunbridge Wells Girls’

took charge of entertainment for visitors, helping the

Grammar School, “Ginny” holds the record for the most

town attain the height of its fame. He established

appearances in the Wimbledon singles tournament with

strict rules for the royalty, nobility and famous

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names that came to the spa resort and to ensure

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doubles titles) Virginia Wade (1945-) is particularly

they paid for services provided, he introduced Sarah Porter (“Queen of Touters”) who eagerly pursued

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defaulters. He remained Master of Ceremonies from 1735 until his death.

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