72 n LIFE AND STYLE
GRAND OPENING On Saturday 15th October, Jamie and Ayshah Edney opened the door to their new boutique opticians in Monson Road. Edney & Edney source artisan frames from around the world including Orgreen, Mykita, Face a Face and Vinylize. These sit alongside luxury fashion collections from the likes of Tom Ford, Givenchy and Jimmy Choo.
RURAL CRAFTS ASSOCIATION: Step into a creative world and rediscover the art of enjoyable Christmas shopping at the Maidstone Exhibition Hall!
The new practice has a state of the art consulting room including the super advanced Triton OCT allowing image capture even through cataracts.
Talented creative and designers from all over the UK will be gathering in the Maidstone Exhibition Hall will on the Kent County Showground November the 4th to 6th for the Rural Crafts Association event. Indulge yourself, friends and family with stunning accessories- from leather bags and belts to graceful diamonds and scarves in lustrous velvets and satins. A selection of festive cakes, wines, cheeses, meats and honey will similarly be available throughout to accompany additional live entertainment.
The practice was officially opened by their 5 year old daughter Inaaya, with Elias (9mths) looking on.
The event promises easy, free parking as well as wide aisles for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The event times are 9am – 5pm Friday and Saturday 9am – 4pm on Sunday.
For more information, visit www.ruralcraftsassociation.co.uk
LA COSA NOSTRA CAFE Since opening in August, owner Bruno and his team have enjoyed welcoming new customers daily to their fully licensed 30-seater venue in the heart of the thriving St John’s Road area, La Cosa Nostra Café. Their strong attention to detail, relaxed dining experience and takeaway options, has led to a growing number of customers coming back for more.
WEALDEN TIMES MAGAZINE MOVES FESTIVE SHOPPING EVENT TO THE HOP FARM On the 17th-19th November the South East’s largest and most prestigious Christmas shopping event, Wealden Times Midwinter Fair, is moving to The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood.
So why is everyone talking about La Cosa Nostra Cafe? Is it because they handpick the fruit from their family orchard or very carefully select their specialist suppliers for the best fresh produce or because all of the food served is cooked to perfection and to order? Or maybe people are interested to see the 370 year old natural spring water well discovered during renovations...
The tented village of seven heated, linked marquees attracts stand-holders hand-picked for their unique qualities- rivalling any of the big London shows. Enjoy browsing luxury gifts for all the family, exquisite Christmas decorations, vintage and contemporary homeware, boutique fashion and jewellery, alongside food and drink for gift hampers and your Christmas table. Pause to refuel with friends and family in the Street Food Café and Tea Tent, while you take in the twinkling lights, fir trees and carol singers. Julie Simpson, Wealden Times Managing Director says; “As our growing number of visitors testifies, Wealden Times Midwinter Fair is an inspirational day out with family and friends, in a magical setting.” Wealden Times Midwinter Fair will be at The Hop Farm, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY on Thursday 17th, Friday 18th & Saturday 19th November, from 9am-4.30pm. Tickets are £8.50 in advance at www.wealdentimes.ticketsrv.co.uk with a promotional code of TWT1MWF16 (expires 3/11/16) for Times of Tunbridge Wells readers. Children age 5-12 are £3.50, under 5’s free.
To buy tickets, watch last year’s video or for more information, visit www.wealdentimes.co.uk/events or call 01580 714705 Wednesday 26th October 2016
TOULSON JONES JEWELLERS Toulson Jones Jewellers are welcoming a range of new designs, from diamond rings to silver pendants, in time for Christmas. The independent jewellers, with 15 years’ experience, specialise in diamonds and bespoke design, and pride themselves on their wealth of suppliers from around the globe. Their diverse approach to jewellery means the ‘never say no’ to any job and will always strive to create the customer’s dream piece, with the help of their in store design systemallowing them to view your end design before creation. Whether it’s a new watch, bracelet, eternity ring or wedding ring, Toulson Jones Jewellers have got the perfect gold, white, pearl or silver design for every design. People travel far and wide to visit Toulson Jones, and the jewellers are encouraging anyone looking for the perfect sparkle this Christmas to pay them a visit.
Visit www.toulsonjonesjewellers.co.uk for more information.
The all-day breakfast, lunch and takeaway panini menu uses simple and fresh produce, lovingly combined to offer classic and contemporary dishes. Chef Erminio, who hails from Naples, and Bruno, whose family is from the same region of southern Italy, have dissected authentic favourites to create even healthier variations, so that all who visit leave less guilty from indulging!
“An Italian serving great Italian food. Pasta was great and I was naughty and had two deserts just to check the first one wasn’t just a myth.” 5 Star Trip Advisor review Whether you hanker for a cup of roasted coffee, slice of a gooey brownie, scoop of refreshing gelato, a glass of wine or a hearty lasagne, let the hours pass as your taste buds enjoy exploring.
La Cosa Nostra Cafe is based at 77 St Johns Road and is open Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 4.00pm. 60 yards from Johns Road Car Park, free for the 1st 30minutes and 40p for 2hours!