This week’s episode of The Big Chat is another Soapbox special! Nicole and Giles chat all about what to expect on the day and how the event came about in the first place. There are businesses and schools racing down Dunorlan Hill, food, drink, a mascot to hug, and Giles podcasting on the day! 

Make sure you’re following us on socials @twsoapboxrace to keep up to date with the build-up and watch Insta lives on the day!

It’s not too late to buy your tickets online at www.twsoapboxrace.com/buytickets but tickets will now be available at the gate so no one misses out on the fun!!! We do advise that you get your tickets online before 10 am on race day, as ticket prices are subject to change after this point.

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This week’s episode of The Big Chat is a Soapbox special! Nicole Piesse Turner and Tom Swift are joined by Angela Quigley, Head of Physics at Kent College and representative of the WKISSP.

Angela approached Nicole in 2019 as she wanted the local schools to be involved with the TW Soapbox, so year nines build their own soapboxes and race against each other as part of the day.

Thank you to The Right Tuition Company and Phoenix Design & Construction for sponsoring the school’s race and enabling this fantastic opportunity to happen.

The TW Soapbox Stars race is an exhilarating day out which involves businesses, charities, and schools from in and around Tunbridge Wells. Tickets are limited and will not be available at the gate so buy now while you can at: https://www.twsoapboxrace.com/buytickets

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This week’s episode of The Big Chat is a Soapbox special! Nicole Piesse Turner is joined by Aubrey from the Old Auction House, where we were lucky enough to have our Soapbox Stars launch. The venue opened in October 2021 as a mini bar and market, Aubrey took over in November and got the directors involved who enabled Aubrey’s vision to become a reality. From morning coffee to evening cocktails and a boogie with local DJs, no two weeks are the same at the Old Auction House. Make sure you follow them on socials and check out their website so you know what’s happening next!

The TW Soapbox Stars race is an exhilarating day out which involves businesses, charities, and schools from in and around Tunbridge Wells. Tickets are limited and will not be available on the gate so buy now while you can at: https://www.twsoapboxrace.com/buytickets

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This week’s episode of The Big Chat is a Soapbox special! Nicole Piesse Turner and Tom Swift are joined by representatives of the three charities Chatty Hatter has chosen to support at the Soapbox race. These are Hospice in the Weald, Nourish Community Food Bank, and new for this year – the Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre. All three charities have struggled throughout the pandemic and lockdowns which makes events like the TW Soapbox Stars Race more important than ever in raising vital funds and awareness!

The TW Soapbox Stars race is an exhilarating day out which involves businesses, charities, and schools from in and around Tunbridge Wells. Tickets are limited and will not be available at the gate so buy now while you can at: https://www.twsoapboxrace.com/buytickets

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In this week’s episode of The Big Chat Nicole talks to Garry Jeffery, Tunbridge Wells business owner. Garry started his first business at the age of 17 in his Mum’s garage and discusses with Nicole the business journey he has been on since then. From a printing business to hospitality to funeral directors - Garry has experience in many sectors and is a great source of knowledge and expertise for aspiring business owners. Nicole and Garry discuss his local funeral directors business ‘Henry Paul Funerals’ , named after his late Grandfather and late brother, he talks about how it is family run. He is also the original founder of the TW soapbox, approaching Nicole back in 2017 with the idea of the town's now much loved Soapbox Race, formerly Crazy Jeans Soapbox Race. The race was originally named after a bar and restaurant Garry ran and owned called Jeans, named after his late mother. Garry talks about his plans for the future and also offers some inspiration to others looking at starting their own business.

If you would like to find out more information about Henry Paul Funerals, please do head over to their website www.henrypaulfunerals.co.uk

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This week’s episode of The Big Chat is a Soapbox special! Nicole Piesse Turner and Tom Swift are joined by local TV Celebrity chef and Soapbox ambassador Rosemary Shrager. Rosemary shares why the TW Soapbox Stars race is such a wonderful family day out and how it is all about the community and doing good work for local people. Rosemary talks about her exciting new books, a new range of pies, and her passionate reasons for getting involved with the event. 

The TW Soapbox Stars race is an exhilarating day out which involves businesses, charities, and schools from in and around Tunbridge Wells. Tickets are limited and will not be available at the gate so buy now while you can at: https://www.twsoapboxrace.com/buytickets

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In this week's episode of The Big Chat Nicole talks to Matt and Richard, two of the five of team MUCKAS – the reigning champions of the Tunbridge Wells Soapbox Stars Race! Named after their friendship, the MUCKAS are a fantastic group of mates who are adrenaline junkies. From off-road biking to snowboarding in Spain, this group of lads know a thing or two when it comes to speed, which is quite possibly why they keep on winning! Their themes so far have been pirates and Back to the Future – you’ll have to listen out for this year's, but it will definitely involve Matt in a dress again!

Sit back and relax as you listen to this TW Soapbox Stars Big Chat special from the perspective of the winners.

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In this week’s episode of The Big Chat Nicole talks to Matthew Forbes, Director of Forbes Financial who are financial advisors in Tunbridge Wells. Matthew discusses with Nicole how people can make the most of their financial assets, whoever they are. It’s best to start making plans and getting things in order as soon as possible as this will help you secure the financial future that you’re looking for. Matthew shares his thoughts on how he believes people are being more transparent about their finances, which allows families to start planning for their future. Matthew shares what the challenges of being a financial advisor are, and also explains how there are many different things that people are looking for in their financial future and how he can help work out what is best for their situation.

If you would like to find out more about Forbes Financial, please do head over to their website – www.forbesfinancial.co.uk

As always, thank you to our friends at Edney and Edney for Nicole’s super specs!

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In this week’s episode of The Big Chat Nicole talks to Peter Amor, Director of Amor Financial who are mortgage specialists in and around Tunbridge Wells. Peter chats through the last 6 years of Amor Financial as well as what the future holds, with the business now operating within the Finance Hub on the pantiles. Peter shares his thoughts on the housing market in Tunbridge Wells, the recent stamp duty holiday, and housing affordability. Peter discusses with Nicole exactly what someone can expect from the process of looking for a mortgage and how Amor Financial are able to bridge the gap between client and lender, making sure all information is presented in the best way possible when the lender sees it. Nicole also finds out what the most exciting project Peter has worked on has been!

If you would like to find out more about Amor Financial, please do head over to their website – www.amorfinancial.co.uk

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