Chill Out: 13 nearby spots to beat the heat this summer!
We’ve been blessed with some wonderful, hot weather these past few weeks and it looks set to continue. Here’s our top 13 local spots to stay cool, without having to spend a fortune! Lullingstone Country Park – the stream has a shaded path – perfect for walking the dogs and paddling in to stay cool […]
Seasonal Asparagus & Feta Frittata
The Health Boost share their special asparagus recipe just for us Sevenoaks Mums… When you love asparagus, the season is not quite long enough, so I try and come up with new recipes to include them at least a couple of times a week. This new recipe could very quickly become a seasonal staple for my […]
45 Brilliant Things to Do in Sevenoaks for Families this Easter
Discover 45 of the best things to do in Sevenoaks and nearby this Easter 2026 from family days out and Easter egg hunts to local events and hidden gems across Sevenoaks and Kent. Hear from our Easter sponsors then keep reading for the best Easter activities & inspiration near you! Oakie Doke’s Playhouse Join Oakie […]
2025 Fabulous Christmas Markets in Sevenoaks & further afield!
Here’s a SUPER round-up of fabulous Christmas Markets happening in Sevenoaks, Kent and further afield! We hope this gets you into the Christmas spirit… Friday 14th November Pantiles Christmas Market Tunbridge Wells. 14th November (November – every Friday, Saturday Sunday. December every Thurs-Sunday. Then 22nd, 23rd, 24th December) 10am – 7pm Saturday 15th November Salomons […]
FROM OTFORD, SEVENOAKS TO OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Russell House School is proud to announce that its General Knowledge Quiz Team has triumphed at the General Knowledge Quiz Club National Finals, held at Oxford University. Russell House was the only school from Kent to make it to the finals, out of 435 teams entered nationally from 260 different schools. Their exceptional consistency and […]
The Parent Club at Pret Sevenoaks
Pret Sevenoaks, love being part of your family’s weekly routine. That’s why they created The Parents Club! If you pop in with your child on a Monday before 10:30 AM you can enjoy a free barista-made coffee for you and a free babyccino for your child whilst they are entertained with their Food Art activities. […]
34 fabulous Christmas Markets in Sevenoaks & further!
Here’s a SUPER round-up of 34 fabulous Christmas Markets happening in Sevenoaks, Kent and further afield! We hope this gets you into the Christmas spirit… Thursday 14 November Christmas Fair at Chartwell, 10 – 4pm (ends on 17 November) Wealden Times Midwinter Fair, 9 – 4:30pm (end on 16 November) Polhill Christmas Market, opens 14 […]
9 October: Your autumn scoop
We hope your week is going well so far. If you are a working mum or you work from home often, we are hosting our next Coworking & Network meet up, which takes place on Tuesday 15 October, from 9:30am. You’ll find all the details below… Hear from our Partners Are you looking for a […]
How to pick the best school shoe
The importance of buying the correct school shoe. As we know children are at school for a substantial period of the year, so getting the correct shoe is paramount. Being a qualified shoe fitter there are certain factors to consider. 1: Correct size. Sounds simple but if there isn’t what we call wiggle room and […]
Gin Spritz
Jonomade Gin has shared with us the Flora Dora Cocktail. An easy cocktail spritz that’s perfect for hot summer days: Ingredients: Glass of ice 50ml of Dolly’s Mix 25ml of lime juice topped up with Ginger Ale. Stir then garnish with lime and mint. Cheers
Meet your local Riverford
Andrew and Sam Garnham want to encourage us all to Live Life on the Veg. Their eye-catching vans are a familiar sight delivering fresh organic veg boxes to homes in Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas. With a range of over 15 boxes, there’s something to suit every household. The boxes are filled with the tastiest, […]
SEVENOAKS MUMS DRYHILL WALK WITH COFFEE
DRYHILL WALK WITH COFFEE AT THE END – DURATION 1-1.5 HOUR Follow the footpath diagonally across this field (a great place for dogs/children to run) At the end of the field put your dog back on the lead as the next field you come to often has sheep in it! Go through the second metal […]
Have you appointed guardians for your children? Your children are your most precious consideration, but who would you want to look after them should the worst happen? Whilst most of us ensure children are provided for financially in our Wills – we may not consider how they will be looked after in the event of […]
A celebration of health & fitness
We’re proud to feature so many great, local fitness instructors and businesses in our directory. We’ve recently partnered with several new ones who offer a broad range of fitness solutions so we wanted to celebrate this by producing a handy round up of our directory businesses plus some free options to help you with your […]
We chat to Lorna from West Kent Mind
(West Kent Mind Training Team. From left to right; Lorna Sharp, Ceri Hodgkiss, Sue Sargeant) As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we caught up with Lorna, a member of the West Kent Mind team here in Sevenoaks. Hi Lorna. We really appreciate you giving your time to talk with us about mental health. Can […]
Ideas for your Easter Holidays
It’s the Easter holidays….. hip hip hooray! Plenty of things to do if you fancy a change from your daily walk! But please note that most places require you to pre-book your slot. Out and about National Trust – all gardens are now open to visitors. Timed entry needs to be pre-booked. Cafes are open […]
Local Farmer’s Markets
There are many local outdoor Farmer’s Markets in Kent. A great way to shop for local produce in a safe environment. Sevenoaks – every Saturday 9-4pm & Wednesdays. Reuthe’s Lost Gardens – next market Friday 5 February, 10-2pm Shipbourne – every Thursday, 9-10:15am Hildenborough – every Tuesday, 9-11am Knockholt – 4th Saturday every month. Next one 19 December, 9-1pm Tonbridge – 2nd Sunday every month. […]
Fear not… takeaway coffee still available in lockdown!
Here’s a list of some of our local coffee shops and cafes ready to serve you great takeaway coffee, cakes and more through lockdown part 2. Times & dates correct as of 5 November but do keep an eye on individual social media channels for any further time changes & news: Malabar Riverhead & Sevenoaks […]
Eat out to help out!
From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the ‘Eat Out to Help Out‘ Scheme. The discount of 50% (up to a value of £10 per person) on food and non-alcoholic drinks applies to eat in dining every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in August. […]
Summer is nearly upon us…are you getting excited about hosting family BBQ’s and parties in your social bubbles at home? Ever wondered how you can enhance the party atmosphere? Summer has never sounded better with ‘Lake Home AV’, the experts in Home Audio Visual and Cinema systems bring your outside space to life during summer […]