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Welcome

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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.

Welcome

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 westfi eld.com/rvp

and remember to sign up to our

regular email newsletter.

Geoff JonesSenior Centre ManagerWestfi eld Royal Victoria Place

Published by

Advertising - Sharon Lacey [email protected] - Melissa Woodland [email protected] - Claire Hawkes [email protected]

Marketing & PR - Marc Burchett marc.burchett@westfi eld-uk.com

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5353 IT’S PLAYTIME

Kitting out the kids.

48 SUBSCRIBEMake sure you don’t miss a thing.

55 THE INSIDE TRACKBrightening up your home.

61 NEED A PRESENT?Whatever the occasion we’ve found the gift for you.

63 STORE CUPBOARDThe latest edible treats.

65 TAKE A BREAKWhere to recharge your batteries mid-shop.

66 SIXTY MINUTESGetting more from the lunch hour.

68 MINI ADVENTUREThe little car celebrates a big birthday.

71 SHOP AND SAVEExclusive money saving offers for Readers.

73 TOP TEN TUNBRIDGE WELLIANSOur town’s famous faces.

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08 RVP NEWSWhat’s new at the Centre.

13 INTRODUCING AUTUMNThis Season’s hottest trends.

18 ONE LOOK, THREE BUDGETSBuying that essential Little Black Dress without breaking the bank.

21 WIN A £500 SHOPPING EXPERIENCERepublic give you the chance to get a whole new look.

23 OFF THE CUFFAccessories that are making a statement.

25 IT’S IN THE BAGThe only handbags to be seen with.

27 THIS SEASON I BOUGHTYou tell us what you’re buying.

31 BOOTING UPBoots are everywhere – fi nd the style that suits.

33 ANIMAL MAGNETISMWe go on the prowl for prints.

35 HEALTH AND BEAUTYMoisturising, mascara and Molton Brown for men.

38 AT YOUR SERVICERVP gets to work.

40 CENTRE GUIDEWhere to fi nd your favourite shops.

43 PREP WORKOld School style and Superhero Tees – menswear gets smart.

49 SWITCHED ONWe have the technology.


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RVPNewsWith 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 ARRIVALSFenwick adds to its fashion credentials with two new concessions in

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

Iconic, Sexy, Confi dent and Modern: The Reiss philosophy centres on

creating and producing directional design-led fashion and accessories.

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

for fans of fashion.

While Ted Baker started out as a shirt specialist in Glasgow

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

they’ve brought their irreverent touch to every

aspect of life. Their womenswear range,

delivered with the trademark

quirky sense of humour,

is now available at

Fenwick.

Timely ADDITION Ely Court’s Toulson Jones

Jewellers are introducing the

latest range from TW Steel, a

leader in the oversized watch

market. Exclusive to the family

fi rm, the new CEO watch

collection imbues a sense

of luxury and sophistication

(watch pictured is £475).

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 Westfi eld Kids on the day and receive a free DVD. To

fi nd out more visit westfi eld.com/rvp

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Date for your Diary DON’T FORGET THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON AND SEE SANTA ARRIVE ON THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER.

JustYUMIThe internationally

acclaimed Yumi fashion

line is now available in TW.

The arrival of a standalone

shop in Royal Victoria

Place (opposite HMV) is

guaranteed to swell the

legion of fans that includes

celebrities Lily Allen,

Fearne Cotton, Sienna

Miller, Myleene Klass and

Alesha Dixon. Autumn/Winter 2009 sees Yumi showcasing iconic

hero pieces alongside modern classics, embracing distinctive prints

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

Geiger COUNTER The well-heeled of

Tunbridge Wells have a new

destination for sourcing

stunning shoes. Kurt Geiger

is now available in Fenwick.

Situated on Level 1, the new

department plays host to the

very best of Kurt Geiger’s own

label brands - Kurt Geiger, KG

by Kurt Geiger and Carvela.

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 Hilfi ger and

Miss Sixty. Gas Station

are also the exclusive

stockists of “Rare” - the

new brand by the girl

group The Saturdays.

Alesha Dixon. Autumn/Winter 2009 sees Yumi showcasing iconic

Geiger COUNTER Geiger COUNTER Geiger

The well-heeled of

Tunbridge Wells have a new

destination for sourcing

stunning shoes. Kurt Geiger

is now available in Fenwick.

Situated on Level 1, the new

department plays host to the

very best of Kurt Geiger’s own

label brands - Kurt Geiger, KG

Level 2 opposite Fenwick and

Republic will continue

to sell a full range of

Levis, as well as Franklin

& Marshall, Ichi, Lee,

Tommy Hilfi ger and

Miss Sixty. Gas Station

are also the exclusive

stockists of “Rare” - the

new brand by the girl

group The Saturdays.

Date for your Diary DON’T FORGET THE BIG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON AND SEE SANTA ARRIVE ON THURSDAY 12TH

FILL UP

RVP News

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CHILD’S PLAYTake advantage of the Saturday

crèche provided by Forget Me

Not Nurseries on Level 8 of

the Royal Victoria Place car

park. There’s no need to book

in advance, just drop off your

children at the crèche whilst

you treat yourself to some well

earned retail therapy! Children

aged between 2½ and 8 can

play for up to three hours

per day and are supervised

by fully qualifi ed staff.

They’ll have plenty of fun

whilst playing, reading or

painting. Cost: £4 an

hour per child.

01892 518080

PURSEFRIENDLYHigh fashion store Select

has recently opened in

Royal Victoria Place.

Located on Level 2,

the brand offers good

quality, but affordable

styling for everyone

from teens upwards.

The on trend Hoxton

Girl range is just right

for the cooler Season.

CAFFEINE FixCapitalising on the current

trend for enjoying the fi nest

food and drink at home,

Nespresso, the leading

innovator in luxury portioned

coffee is launching a new

range of machines for the

style-conscious. Infl uenced

by city life and urban culture,

the Nespresso CitiZ is a

great way to have top notch

coffee at home. From £129

at Fenwick.

FRIENDLYHigh fashion store Select


hour per child.

01892 518080

CAFFEINE CAFFEINE FixCAFFEINE FixCAFFEINE

Capitalising on the current Capitalising on the current

trend for enjoying the fi nest trend for enjoying the fi nest

food and drink at home, food and drink at home,

Nespresso, the leading Nespresso, the leading

innovator in luxury portioned innovator in luxury portioned

coffee is launching a new coffee is launching a new

range of machines for the range of machines for the

style-conscious. Infl uenced style-conscious. Infl uenced

by city life and urban culture, by city life and urban culture,

the Nespresso CitiZ is a the Nespresso CitiZ is a

great way to have top notch great way to have top notch

coffee at home. From £129 coffee at home. From £129

at Fenwick.

in advance, just drop off your

children at the crèche whilst

you treat yourself to some well

earned retail therapy! Children

aged between 2½ and 8 can

play for up to three hours

per day and are supervised

by fully qualifi ed staff.

They’ll have plenty of fun

whilst playing, reading or

painting. Cost: £4 an

the brand offers good

quality, but affordable

styling for everyone

from teens upwards.

The on trend Hoxton

Girl range is just right

for the cooler Season.

hour per child.

CAFFEINE FixCAFFEINE FixCAFFEINE

Capitalising on the current

trend for enjoying the fi nest

food and drink at home,

Nespresso, the leading

innovator in luxury portioned

coffee is launching a new

range of machines for the

style-conscious. Infl uenced

by city life and urban culture,

COMING SOON

Keep your eye out for…

Superdry – the clothing store opening shortly on Level 1.

WHY NOT VISIT…Flush – the brand new store just

opened in Ely Court.

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women’sfashion

fashion focus:Michele HughesContemporary Buyer, Fenwick

Autumn brings an eclectic mix

of styles. A very dark Gothic feel

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 fi tted 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 fi nish and is still being worn with

abrasions and tears.

The newest fashion trend is Jeggings - a

jersey jean that fi ts 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!

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

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.

Pink coat £74 Marks and Spencer.

Double breasted coat £90,

boxy eyelet bag £25,

both Jane Norman.

Mr Smith riding hat by Justin Esq

£79, Elworthy Limited Edition

frock coat £599, both

Hobbs.

New Style

NEW SEASON

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.

and accessories. An edgy deconstructed look is

highlighted through luxurious fabrics.

Leggings by Daddy Long Legs £55 Fenwick.

frock coat frock coat £599, both £599, both

Hobbs.Hobbs.

Black military style jacket £35 Sophie Grey at Bhs.

Green Lulu coat £95 Monsoon.

SO t u n b r i d g e w e l l s

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Gabriella teal

suede bag £35

Accessorize.

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 eye-catching

look.

Over theRainbow

women’sfashion

Cerise belt

£18 Marks and

Spencer.

Sizzle purple boots

£160 Carvela at

Fenwick.

Astroid green courts £130

Carvela at Fenwick.

Eleanor orange

courts £130 Kurt

Geiger at Fenwick.

Princess bag

£39.99 River

Island.

Blue scoop

neck top £12 Next.

Suit jacket £40,

tailored skirt

£25, patent

clutch £25 All

Sophie Grey at Bhs.

Amber cloche

hat £45,

Calthwaite

jacket £299,

Alexa cardigan

£89, Alexa

stripe scarf £45

All Hobbs.

Limited

Collection

dress £149,

Limited

Collection

leggings

£15, belt

£18, clutch

bag £25 All

Marks and

Spencer.

Harbour

Frill dress

£26.99,

Oatmeal

cable scarf

£12.99

Republic.

Knitted

cardigan £85.00

Pullover £65.00

Blouse £55.00

Trousers

£85.00

All Betty

Barclay at

Fenwick.

Butterfl y necklace

and earrings, £8 and

£7 Accessorize.

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Butterfl y necklace

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women’sfashion

BoyfriendBlazers

HOW TO WEAR:

1.Add a touch of femininity to an essentially masculine

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

even wear them all at once if you like!

3. This laidback style isn’t for everyone. If you

prefer something a little more fi tted, you can

still make the look work for you. We love this

tailored longline blazer from Marks and Spencer’s

Autograph range (£59) worn open and teamed with

skinny jeans and embellished fl ats.

2.Blazers shouldn’t be limited to muted

colours. Turn back the cuffs on this

tuxedo-style jacket from Next (£60) and

revel in a fl ash of hot pink. You’ll be ticking

off two trends in one look. Keep it simple

and wear it with a fi tted white shirt and

narrow waist belt.

White shirt £10 Next.

Black linked belt £12 Accessorize.

Silver Ball Pumps £25 Marks and Spencer.

Skinny jeans £18 Select.

Crystal Oscar brooch £12 Accessorize.Gold Cameo brooch £7 Accessorize.Navy Admiral Rosette £6 Accessorize.Jewellery Butterfl y £12 Marks and Spencer.

Over the years, women’s fashion has occasionally looked 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. Autumn 09 is no different. The 80s inspired masculine tailoring of the slouchy blazer is a key look. But before you go raiding his wardrobe, we’ve picked out three of the best in the shops now – and we’ll show you how to wear them.


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SAVESAVESAVE

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 fi nd 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!

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Every girl needs

Dress. It’s the wardrobe standby

suit any occasion.

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 fl ats and you’re ready for work.

Zip detail Bandeau Dress £20 Select.

Noir necklace £12 Accessorize.

Metallic pumps £22 Jane Norman.

Black pewter belt £15

Accessorize.

Purple top £22 Next.

Silver bag £5 Marks and Spencer.

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We love the structure of this fi tted number from Marks and Spencer, while the snakeskin inlay

adds a modern detail.

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.

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 fi tted black velvet jacket and you’re ready for lunch

with the girls.

We love the structure of this fi tted number from Marks and Spencer, while the snakeskin inlay from Marks and Spencer, while the snakeskin inlay from Marks and Spencer, while the snakeskin inlay

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Limited Collection body con dress £45 Marks and Spencer.

Edith dress £115 Coast at Fenwick.

Black Velvet jacket £65 Marks and Spencer.

Shoulder bag £30

Accessorize.

Cardigan £32 Sophie Gray at Bhs.

Ankle strap sandals £35 Next.

Studded Shoeboots £85 Offi ce.

Diamond ring £6,550 Burrells.

Darcey boots £299 Hobbs.

Flower bracelet

£38 All that Glitters.

Chandelier earrings £40 All that Glitters.

Leather frill clutch £40 Faith.

Cocktail Ring £42 Magnolia Silver.

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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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Statement jewellery is a look that just won’t go away. But before you reach for your oversized necklaces and vibrant cocktail rings, spare a thought for the often overlooked arm. Dress your wrist in one (or two) of this Season’s fabulous cuffs or charm bracelets. Just remember to keep it to one arm at a time.

1. French Connection £18.

2. Wallis at Bhs £18.

3. Accessorize £12.

4. Marks and Spencer £13.

5. Republic £9.99.

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5.

3.

E2.

Zebra

bag £69

Marks

and Spencer.

Rhianna studded bag £50

Accessorize.

Alethea bow

bag £75

Accessorize.

Daisy grab

bag £34.99

Geethas.

Women’s Bags

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StyleIt’s all about the details

this Season. Whether it’s the shine of

a patent fi nish, the elegance

of an embellishment (bows are big!)

or the sensation of quirky textures,

bags are absolutely not boring.

So don’t be shy, pick something a little

bit different. With a new

tote sat neatly on the shoulder or

perching comfortably on the

forearm, you’ll wonder how you ever

managed before.

Bags of

Lady bag

£39.99 River

Island.

Purple

bag £29.50

Marks and

Spencer.

Berry

patent

quilted

bag £35

Bhs.

Bags ofBags of

Daria

satchel

£550

Mulberry at

Fenwick.

this Season. Whether it’s the shine of

Daria Hobo

£650 Mulberry

at Fenwick.

Estelle

shoulder

bag £60

Accessorize.

Lock front

slouch

handbag £25

Jane Norman.


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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 outfi t 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

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 fi nd a supermarket

as soon as we arrive. So we’re

taking English wine to France!”

BagIT’S IN THE

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More than 11 million people

walk through the doors of

Royal Victoria Place every year. We

spent an afternoon in the Centre to

fi nd out just what attracts all those

shoppers.

This Season I Bought

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4. Emma Furlong, 34 has travelled in

from Uckfi eld:

“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 Duffi eld

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

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 Offi ce.”

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


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CLAYBROOKSJewellers & Diamond ring specialists

Claybrooks131 Royal Victoria PlaceShopping CentreTunbridge Wells. TN1 2SR(Ely Court Entrance)

Jewellery Repairs, Valuations & Remodelling Service available

We buy gold jewellery in any condition for instant cash!

Tel: 01892 511510

Never before has there been so much choice when it comes to boots. And we’re not

just talking fabric and finish (colours, patterns and patents all feature heavily in the new

collections). From shoe boots to thigh-highs, flats to sky high heels, sleek and modern to Victoriana, there’s a boot out there to complete any outfit.

shoe bootsFor the fashion forward among us,

the quirky hybrid of a shoe and a boot

looks great with a skirt. Keep the

hem above the knee to avoid

shortening the leg.

ankle to calf length

Both these styles add

balance to this Season’s

floral prints, especially

when teamed with a

biker inspired jacket.

Ankle length boots also

work well under tailored

trousers and floor-

sweeping skirts.

knee-highA fashion staple, the

knee-high returns

again this Autumn.

They still look chic

over tucked in skinny

leg jeans or with

opaque tights and a

knee length skirt.

thigh-highIf 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.

the challengeFor 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

wide a selection, you’re

sure to find that elusive

glass slipper (or perfect

fitting boot).

If your ankles are on

the petit side, opt for a

stretch fabric based boot,

like these from Shoes by

M in Ely Court (£40) – the

material will cling rather

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

in black (£35).

We’ll have you stepping

out in no time. RVP

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Women’s Shoes

buy it!IF The BooT FITS,

Purple shoe boots £49.50 Marks and Spencer.

Leather pointed platform boots £120 Faith.

Black knee-high boots, £59 Sophie

Grey at Bhs.

Patent platform boots £89 Marks and Spencer.

Fitzhead Limited Edition over-the-knee boots £349 Hobbs.

Purple knee high boots £45 Shoes by M.

Jalayen Winged Bootie £130 French Connection.

Sizzle black boots £120 Carvela at Fenwick.

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Suited and Booted £95

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South Pole Trek £68

Sword and Stone £90

Women’s Shoes

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.

InstinctAnimal

From dresses, to tops, to jackets;

pony skin, leopard spots, zebra

stripes and snakeskin scales

abound. (But we’d advise against

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

hunted down the most dangerous

of predator pumps and stampeding

stilettos to adorn your feet.

Footwear’s gone wild.

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£350 Kurt Geiger at Fenwick.

£45 Marks and Spencer.

£130 Carvela at Fenwick.

£30 Office.

£64.99 River Island.

£75 Faith.

£35 Faith.

£150 Kurt Geiger at Fenwick .

£65 Office.

£120 Carvela at Fenwick.


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Skin DeepStudies 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.

Cubic EyesNothing makes more impact than a set of seductive yet elegant fl uttering 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.

Health&BeautyA 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.

Health and Beauty

Nothing makes more impact than a set of seductive yet elegant fl uttering 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

No7 Extravagant Lashes Mascara, in

inside track on the latest beauty treats. Go ahead and pamper yourself.

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 travel-friendly and fl awless 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.

Twinkle, twinkleBobbi 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 fi nish. 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.

Nuts!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.


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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).

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RevitaliseMake sure you’re fi ring 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.

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.

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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Family FUN!A dedicated Parent Room helps

you take care of your young ones’

needs in a safe and comfortable

environment. The Parent Room is

located in the Food Court next to

Café Giardino.

Royal Victoria Place is a Child Safe

Zone. This simple effective scheme

aims to reunite a lost child with

their family as quickly as possible.

More information and free Child

Safe wristbands are available from

the Concierge desk located outside

Bhs on Level 2.

We host free children’s events

throughout the year including free

face painting, workshops or events

at which your kids can meet and

greet their favourite characters.

To keep up to date visit westfi eld.

com/rvp or join the Westfi eld Kids

Club today.

Getting HEREBy Car Tunbridge Wells is just off the

A21 (take Junction 5 on the M25 if

you’re heading south). From the East

the main routes are the A262 and

A26 and from the West, the A264.

By Train Tunbridge Wells Train

Station is well served by rail

services. Leave the station from

Mount Pleasant exit, turn left and

it’s a fi ve minute walk up the hill to


By Bus There are a number

of bus services into Tunbridge

Wells from Chatham, Maidstone,

Brighton, Gatwick, Edenbridge,

Hastings, Heathfi eld, Benenden

and Oxted. For further

information and bus timetables,

please contact either Arriva on

0871 2002233 or Stagecoach on

0870 2433711.

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PARKINGRoyal Victoria Place Car Park offers

1,250 spaces with easy and convenient

access direct onto the malls. Allocated

accessible parking facilities and Parent

and Child parking bays are located on

Levels 4 & 6. Meadow Road Car Park

is located directly opposite the Centre

and provides a further 450 car parking

spaces. Free car parking is available in

both car parks every Thursday after 6pm.

Centre INFOThe Concierge team are at your

service to make sure you enjoy

your visit to Royal Victoria Place

even more. The Concierge desk

is conveniently located on Level

2 outside Bhs and will help you

with locating your favourite stores,

transport information, and any

other queries you may have.

Contact Westfi eld Concierge on

01892 506666.

Accessible Services are available

from Shopmobility located on Level

1 opposite Next. Shopmobility offers

a range of services to include hire of

wheelchairs and electric scooters.

Accessible toilets can be found at

several locations throughout the

centre and special accessible car

parking bays are located on Levels

4 & 6 of Royal Victoria Place Car

Park. Contact Shopmobility on

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AccessoriesAccessorize 1 149Claire’s Accessories 2 217Star Sunglasses 1 EC6Sunglass Hut 1 128Tie Rack 2 256

Banks and FinanceAlliance & Leicester 1 148

Books, Cards & StationeryBetween the Lines 2 253Clinton Cards 1 114Paperchase 2 221

Cafés and RestaurantsBanjo’s Deli 1 EC5Bhs Restaurant 2 145Bhs Coffee Lounge 1 145Café Giardino FC 2Caffé Nero 2 200Costa Coffee 2 K3Fenwick Terrace Restaurant 2 101M&S Café Revive 2 133Muffi n Break 1 156Naked Coffee 1 EC1Nutmeg Tree Tearooms FC 1O’Briens Gourmet Sandwich Bar 2 236Seattle Espresso Mall Café 1 142

Confectionery and Ice CreamJoe Delucci Ice Cream 1 K5The Sweetspot 1 K6Thorntons 2 260Sblended Milkshake Bar 2 K4

Electrical Goods and ComputersiStore 2 251Sony Centre 2 248

Fashion – ChildrenswearGAP Kids 1 105H & M 1 115Jo Jo Maman Bebé 2 208Mothercare 2 223

Fashion – LadieswearAnn Summers 1 104Elvi 1 154Hobbs 1 139Jane Norman 1 110La Senza 2 222Monsoon 1 150Flush 1 EC4Select 2 214Yumi 1 137

Fashion – MenswearBurton 1 117

Fashion – MixedAnimal 2 249French Connection 2 219GAP 1 106Gas Station 2 255Next 1 123Republic 2 206River Island 2 216Superdry (coming soon) 1 102

Food and DrinkJulian Graves 2 202Marks & Spencer Foodhall 1 133Whittard 2 204

Food Court/Take AwayAuntie Anne’s Pretzel Bar 1 K1Café Giardino FC 2

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Men’s FashionPerfectly

SuitedAutumn 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.

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. ➤

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.

Lambswool hoodie £35 Next.

Two tone rib beanie £8 Burton.

Atlas Chukka boots £85 French Connection.

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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.

Men’s FashionTEEING

OFFPrinted Tees borrow from culture, fi lm 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.

Union Jack Tee shirt £14 Next.

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

BE PREPAREDOld School styling is back,

without a pair of cords in

sight. Update your wardrobe

with a pair of boat shoes

and a blazer.

Atlas Boat shoes £75 French Connection.

Navy cable tank £25 Burton.

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Men’s Fashion

WELL SUITED

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

tones. And add sophistication to

your work wear – just slip on

the new steel Breitling watch

from Burrells. RVP

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.

Breitling Steel Gentleman’s watch

£5,750 Burrells.

Brown suede brogues £55 Burton.

Jai heavy brogues French Connection.

Slim Fit Tonic Suit £99 Burton.

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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.

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Samsung Jetn high-speed Internetn 5 megapixel cameran Free skype and Windows

Live Messengern Built-in GPs navigationn 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.

Sony Ericsson c903n Assisted GPs with

GoogleMapsn 5 megapixel camera with

Face Detection, smile shutter and Best Pic features

n 3G Internet for fast transfer and an ‘always on’ connection

n Bluetooth stereo to play downloaded music and FM radio

n 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.

Nokia 5530n select up to 20 of your

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 cameran comes with 4GB memory

card as standard

Available on Pay As You Go or a range of tariffs. £129 Carphone Warehouse.

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. ➤

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.

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 refi nements 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 BluWith 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 Defi nition (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:Picture isn’t the only important thing when you’re looking at the big screen, which is why Blu-ray delivers fl awless 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.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE OLD:You can play your old DVDs on a Blu-ray – this is no Video vs. DVD rerun.

To enjoy high-defi nition entertainment from games to fi lms, 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 fi lm premiere and its true high fi delity sound puts this player in a

league of its own. £1,199.99 Sony Centre. RVP

DVDCoraline12th October£19.99 HMV.

X-Men Origins19th October£19.99 HMV.

Public Enemies2nd November£19.99 HMV.

Jimmy Carr:Telling Jokes2nd November£19.99 HMV.

Night at theMuseum:Battle of the Smithsonian9th November£19.99 HMV.

CDParamore:Brand New Eyes28th September£8.99 HMV.

The Editors:In This Light & On This Evening12th October£8.99 HMV.

Twilight: NewMoon Offi cial Sound Track19th October£14.99 HMV.

Biffy Clyro:Only Revolutions26th October£8.99 HMV.

RobbieWilliamsReality Killed the Video Star16th November£16.99 HMV.

Blu-RayBridget Jones’Diary12th October£13.99 HMV.

Gremlins19th October£17.99 HMV.

The Wizard of Oz2nd November£22.99 HMV.

Gone WithThe Wind9th November£22.99 HMV.

The Green Mile16th November£17.99 HMV.

GameUp (PSP) 25th September£29.99 Game.

Singstar:Take That (PS2) 25th September£19.99 Game.

Miami Crisis (DS) 25th September£29.99 Game.

Ghostbusters(Wii)23rd October£34.99 Game.

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

EAGERLY AWAITING…Keep you and your family entertained with the latest

offerings of DVDs, CDs and multi-platform games.

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Are you returning to work and need childcare? We offer high quality care in our Baby,Toddler and Pre-school Rooms. All staff are qualifi ed 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.

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


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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 excitementFor 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

it’sPlaytime!

TheToy Box

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.

JUST FOR KIDSRVP’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, Westfi eld

Kids Club is a fantastic

way to keep those under

12 entertained. Join up at

the Concierge desk and

children will receive event

newsletters and exclusive

offers throughout the year,

plus a letter from

Santa at

Christmas!

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1. If you have budding rock stars in the family, the gorgeous new range at Bhs keeps concert chic cute. 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.

2. Dressing like Dad has never been so cool. The latest collection from Next is preppy and playful. 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.

3. Whether it’s after bath time or before bed time, these cosy Bretton stripe dressing gowns are just huggable. Made in fl eece with hoods, a button neck and a fi xed elasticated tie belt, your kids won’t want to take them off. £18 JoJo Maman Bebe.

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SKY LANTERNMiniature hot air balloons that fl oat

silently and serenely into the sky. An Enchanting and magical part of any celebration.

(Adult supervision essential!) £3.99 each.

BEAN BOOZLEDWith fl avours like ‘Rotten Egg’ or ‘Pencil

Shavings’ mixed in with nice fl avours, do you dare taste them? 45g £2.99

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

ALL AT HAWKINS BAZAAR ELY COURT

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Interiors

RefreshingWant 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.

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All at Marks and Spencer.

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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 dragonfl y frame. £14 Boots.

Lovely LoungeThe 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

any room; keep shades neutral

in beiges and creams so that the

colour comes from the furnishings. ➤

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.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 metal to jazz up the soft colours and give a

bit of an edge to the setting.bit of an edge to the setting.

Rugs will put the warmth into

any room; keep shades neutral any room; keep shades neutral

in beiges and creams so that the in beiges and creams so that the

colour comes from the furnishings. colour comes from the furnishings.

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

Silver leaf cushion £19.50 Marks and Spencer.

this blue dragonfl y frame. £14 Boots.


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Beautiful BedroomWe 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 fl oors

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.

It’s all about accessories. Think hues of deep purple, indigo and red

wine to contrast with the light colour scheme. ➤

Interiors

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

Refl ect light and brighten up your

bedroom with this chrome and metal

lamp. £69 Marks and Spencer.

A bunch of fl owers 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.

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

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

This indigo button cushion would be great for decoration or for some extra support.

£29.50 Marks and Spencer.


Delicious Dining RoomAn attractive dining room is the backdrop to many of our social

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 well-

placed 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

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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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.

All at Next.

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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

outfi t, perfect for his fi rst job interview or formal occasion. £7 Burton.

Don’t Forget…The Westfi eld 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.

GiftedFinding 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.

Gift Guide

Baby BabyCelebrate the joyful news of a new

baby with one of these gifts.

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.


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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.

Going to the ChapelHelp celebrate the bride and groom’s special moment

with the perfect gift.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 butterfl ies 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.

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baby with one of these gifts.

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.Help celebrate the bride and groom’s special moment

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T i m P l a y f o o tL A N D S C A P E S

• 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 321868Email: [email protected]: www.timplayfootlandscapes.co.uk

Seafood Brasserie, Oyster bar & Fishmongers

Proudly serving local produce from Kent & Sussex…

…and a little bit from Cornwall too.

To make a booking, please phone or visit our website

WWW.SANKEYS.CO.UK01892 511 422

Also visit our chosen charity www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk

Of 39 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Since 1961

We source all our fi sh 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 fi shing industries. You might also like to know that around 80% of the fi sh they catch goes abroad, and most restaurants in the UK sell farmed fi sh from Greece.

The Food Court01892 517070

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.

mixed, twisted and freshly baked, golden-brown soft and hot, sweet or savoury pretzels - affordable feel good factorfeel good factor

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RVPTAKEAWAYRVPRVPTickle 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.

I Want CandyRelive your childhood fairground memories

with the Giles & Posner Cotton Candy Maker

(candy fl oss to you and I). Use caster sugar

for white fl oss; simply add food colouring

to make it any colour you want. This gadget

is easy to clean and

uses new halogen

technology to make the

process quicker. £34.99

Menkind.

Just Add PestoStuck with ideas for what to do for

dinner? Bored of your daily sandwich

at the offi ce? Put a bit of fl avour into

your meals with the new range of pesto

sauces from Marks & Spencer. With

seven new fl avours including Black

Olive Paste, Tomato & Artichoke and

Roasted Pepper you can add an extra

something to every meal. Use with

pasta, sandwiches and salads for a

fresh twist. £1.69 Marks & Spencer.

Jamie’s AmericaJamie Oliver crosses the Atlantic

to taste the best multicultural

foods USA has to offer. On the

search he meets a number

of cooks and local producers

along the way, adding spice to

his journey. Take a trip through

America yourself with this book

detailing his trip; each chapter

focuses on the food and recipes of

a different state and Jamie gives

you 120 new recipes along with

his diary account of the places

he’s visited. £26.00 WH Smith.

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

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

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

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

fruit; the perfect guilt free indulgence!

Sugar RushTry the newest tasty morsels

from Charbonnel et Walker.

Their Banoffee Truffl es are

handmade with white chocolate,

butter, natural banana extract

and caramel in a milk chocolate

shell. Perfect for a present, if

you can bear to give them away.

£10.95 Fenwick.


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RVPEAT INA 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.

Take your pickIf 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

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

tea served with a selection of

cakes and scones.Spoilt for ChoiceThe Food Court at

Royal Victoria Place is a

popular place to eat and

relax and offers all your

favourite brand names.

Whether you’re looking for a

coffee and delicious pastry,

a healthy salad or a meal

to treat the kids, it’s all on

the menu at

Royal Victoria

Place. Baby

High chairs

are also

available for

free hire at

the Food

Court.

In a twistGrab 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 fl avours (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 fi lling, 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.

Fresh bakedRest your weary legs after

a hard day’s shopping at

Muffi n Break on Level 1.

Choose from a sumptuous

array of freshly baked muffi ns

in delicious fl avours such as

classic blueberry or decadent

triple chocolate. If you’re not in

the mood for something sweet,

try one of their panini or toasties.

All of their food is baked fresh

in store. Then take a seat and

enjoy your favourite coffee, made

by Muffi n Break’s expert barista

using a blend of the world’s

fi nest 100% Arabica beans.

You’ll be revived and ready to go

shopping again in no time.

In a twistGrab 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 fl avours (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 fi lling, 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.

Present this page

to receive a free muffi n

with your purchase of a

regular sized coffee.

Offer valid until

31st October

to treat the kids, it’s all on

the menu at

Royal Victoria

Place. Baby

High chairs

available for

free hire at

Grab a tasty warming treat from Auntie Anne’s Pretzels on Level 1 as you make your way around; Grab a tasty warming treat from Auntie Anne’s Pretzels on Level 1 as you make your way around;

BreakAway

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

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

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

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

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

of time to spare. Friendly and fast, they’ll smarten you

up. 01892 616655 RVP

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Motors

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Half a century later this historic

landmark gives Mini the perfect

opportunity to look ahead

without losing sight of the

brand’s origin. They’ve achieved

this by unveiling two new

models, the Mini 50 Mayfair

and 50 Camden. On top of this

they’ve revealed the extraordinary Mini Coupé Concept,

which provides a perfect subject for our focus this issue.

The Mini Coupé Concept brings together a wide range of

features for a truly sporting and ambitious style of motoring.

This two-seater follows a simple philosophy of lightweight

construction and in doing so the car clearly meets all the

requirements of a dynamic coupé.

Compact dimensions, perfect axle load distribution and

a low centre of gravity offer ideal conditions for enhancing

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

Additionally it’s been designed to accommodate the most

powerful engine currently available in the Mini line-up.

The 1.6 litre turbocharged power unit from the Mini John

Cooper Works produces 208bhp giving the Coupé Concept

truly outstanding performance. At the same time this concept

car clearly follows the BMW Group’s Effi cient Dynamics

development strategy. More driving pleasure, lower emissions.

The body of the Coupé Concept has been designed to bridge

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

distant future of the brand, emphasising the unique nature of

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

The hexagonal radiator grille and the large round headlights

are unmistakable design features, re-interpreting the front

view of the classic Mini in particularly modern style, integrating

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

profi le. 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

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

the individual fl air and style of the Mini, on the other,

the car is perfectly designed to offer concentrated

driving pleasure of the highest standard.

But it’s also practical. Wide-opening doors give the

driver and passenger convenient access to the interior,

where they enjoy sports seats with strongly contoured

side supports for a secure seating position even in

particularly fast bends. A three-spoke leather sports

steering wheel with multi-function buttons enable the

driver to steer precisely into bends and control the

audio or communication functions with maximum ease.

The colours and materials featured inside the Coupé

Concept symbolise the classic sportiness of the car. Like the

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

black, providing a calm atmosphere just right for concentrating

on driving conditions. Black trim bars combined with a carbon

interior trim strip, fi nally, further enhance this purist look.

Essentially the Coupé Concept is aimed at the

motorist who’s thrilled by that unique combination

of driving pleasure, lifestyle and premium quality.

Simultaneously it offers sporty driving qualities of an

even higher standard than the usual Mini line-up.

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

defi nite go-ahead or not but Mini Design Director Gert

Hildebrand has said “everything you see is doable for

production,” so watch this space!

For more information on the new commemorative

models or to book a test drive please call Cooper

Tunbridge Wells 0845 6076919. RVP

MiniHappyReturnsFifty years ago, in August 1959, the classic Mini was presented to the public for the fi rst time.


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Local

There are those who were born here,

grew up here, went to school here and

there are those who visited the town and

loved it so much they never left. But who

are some of the better known faces to

grace our streets? We’ve sifted through

the pile of candidates and selected ten of

the best. You might be surprised at the results…

1. Scouting aroundThe world’s fi rst Boy Scout, Lord Robert Baden-Powell

(1857-1941) spent some of his formative years as a pupil

at Rose Hill School right here in TW. And it was during that

time he developed some of the scouting skills he went on

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

distinguished military career, Baden-Powell is still best

known for founding the Scouting movement and Rose

Hill School continues to celebrate his birthday each year,

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

2. Adds upYou might not recognise the name Thomas Bayes

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

one of his mathematical theories. He originally followed

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.

His theories are still used in a whole variety of

scientifi c, 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.

3. Funny girlConsidered “one of the best-known and best-loved

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

at Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School. Though

she was a well established psychiatric nurse, she was

persuaded to leave her career to become a stand-up

comic. Her razor-sharp observations on everyday life

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

satirical TV shows including Have I Got News For You

and Mock the Week. Jo readily admits she loves this

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

4. On the ballFootballing legend George Cohen (1939-) is most

famous for the role he played in the historic 1966 World

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

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

played against” and by former England Manager Alf

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

agreed with Alf – Cohen was voted into England’s

Greatest XI as part of a Channel 4 documentary.

He still lives in

Tunbridge Wells. ➤

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5. Building blocksTake a walk around town and you will discover that

one man, perhaps more than any other, has shaped

the place we live in. Architect Decimus Burton

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

of Tunbridge Wells and designed some of our most

recognisable residential buildings, from the imposing

grandeur of the villas of Calverley Park Crescent and

the majesty of Mount Pleasant House (now Hotel du

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

parish church that today houses the Trinity Arts

Centre. Before his arrival, TW had become a faded

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

fortunes.

6. Lion heartTunbridge Wells Grammar School alumnus

Martin Corry (1973-) is probably the most talented

of all the rugby players to be associated with our

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

child playing for the Tunbridge Wells minis before

moving on to represent England (notably part of

the famous 2003 World Cup winning squad) and

the British and Irish Lions. Now retired from

international rugby, Corry continues to captain the

Leicester Tigers.

7. Man about TownSelf-appointed “Master of Ceremonies” Beau Nash

(1674-1762) was responsible for turning Tunbridge

Wells into the social scene of the Georgian era. He

took charge of entertainment for visitors, helping the

town attain the height of its fame. He established

strict rules for the royalty, nobility and famous

names that came to the spa resort and to ensure

they paid for services provided, he introduced Sarah

Porter (“Queen of Touters”) who eagerly pursued

defaulters. He remained Master of Ceremonies

from 1735 until

his death.

8. Bright sparkInventor David Salomons (1851-1925) brought science

to the masses, hosting a series of demonstrations and

lectures for the general public. His home, Broomhill,

was the fi rst in the country to use electricity for

cooking and housed his very own ‘modern magician’s

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

was owner of only the second car in Britain. Following

popular demand, he became Mayor of TW, despite

not being a councillor. Broomhill is now known as

Salomons and features a museum honouring the

family’s achievements.

9. Rock onSimon John Ritchie is better known to most people

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

Educated at Sandown Court School, Vicious is credited

with launching the music genre that changed the

industry completely. And as the Sex Pistols’ bass player

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

he gained infamy in 1978 when he was arrested and

charged with the murder of his girlfriend Nancy

Spungen. He never stood trial and died following a

heroin overdose, aged just 21.

10. Love allSeven time Grand Slam winner (three singles, four

doubles titles) Virginia Wade (1945-) is particularly

remembered for winning the women’s singles

tennis title at Wimbledon in 1977, the tournament’s

centenary year. A former pupil at Tunbridge Wells Girls’

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

appearances in the Wimbledon singles tournament with

24. She is currently a commentator for tennis events on

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