Russell Harper Photography Ltd

01/05/2026

With entries to the Tonbridge Business Awards closing in just over a week, we’ve had a large number of enquiries from businesses across Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells keen to enter. Thank you so much for your interest and for wanting to get involved, it really means a lot.

The Tonbridge Business Awards focus solely on Tonbridge businesses in postcodes TN9-TN12, but businesses in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells aren’t missing out. Both towns also have their own dedicated awards, created to celebrate what makes the local business community so special.

We are passionate about making our awards hyper-local, providing an opportunity for each town to come together and celebrate the businesses and people that make it unique. Tonbridge is where it began, but we are so excited to see the awards now grow.

For Tunbridge Wells, the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards will take place on 10th November, with entries opening on 7th September. And this year, they’ll be held at the Assembly Hall Theatre for an even bigger celebration of local business.

And for Sevenoaks and Westerham, we’re launching the Sevenoaks District Business Awards in 2027, with entries opening in January and the ceremony taking place on 24th March at Sevenoaks School.

Three towns, three celebrations, one amazing business community - and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all.

Find out more and stay up to date:

https://thetnawards.com

30/03/2026

The Tonbridge Business Awards give Tonbridge-based businesses a great opportunity to have their efforts and achievements recognised, and the gala awards event (on 25th June) a great evening of celebration.

Entries are now open for the Tonbridge Business Awards 2026.

thetnawards.com/tonbridge-awards

The TBAs awards recognise the outstanding businesses and individuals who shape and strengthen our town, celebrating excellence across every sector of our local business community.

If you are a business or businessperson based in Tonbridge, we would be love to recognise your achievements at this year’s awards.

✨ New Business of the Year (Sponsored by CooperBurnett)
✨ Food & Drink Business (Sponsored by Clarke Williams Ltd)
✨ Retail Business (Sponsored by DMD Restaurants Ltd)
✨ Creative Business (Sponsored by Stagbrook Ltd)
✨ Health & Wellbeing (Sponsored by Emma Coleman Aesthetics, Dermatology, Skincare)
✨ Hair & Beauty Business (Sponsored by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
✨ Micro Business of the Year (Sponsored by Get Ahead VA)
✨ Small Business of the Year (Sponsored by Berry & Lamberts Solicitors
✨ Large Business of the Year (Sponsored by The HR Dept West Kent)
✨ Businessperson of the Year (Sponsored by GF HR Consulting Ltd)
✨ Businesswoman of the Year (Sponsored by Dee Airey)
✨ Changemaker Award (Sponsored by Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce)

Entry forms are now available to download via our website.

Businesses may enter multiple categories, with each submission tailored to the relevant criteria. There is no need for a nomination - simply download an entry form and share why your business deserves to be recognised.

Entries close in six weeks, on Monday 11th May.

With thanks to our Headline Sponsor, Baxall Construction.

18/03/2026

It was a pleasure to photograph last week's Service of Thanksgiving for Volunteers, hosted by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and the High Sheriff of Kent.

01/01/2026

Among my favourite photography jobs in 2025 were my visits to meet some of the lovely people behind the independent businesses in the TN card community in and around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough and Tenterden. All offer TN card members rewards for shopping with them or using their services.

If you're not already a TN card member, visit the 'Join' page at www.thetncard.com, and use the promo code TN2026 to get a year's half price membership (£12.50 rather than the usual £24.99). The offer expires at midnight tomorrow (2nd January), so don't hang around!

04/11/2025

I hadn't realised that it was so long since I updated this page!!! I'm doing so now because I've got some time on my hands this evening. I'm photographing a corporate event in London all day tomorrow, and my client very kindly offered me a room (stateroom...?) at the venue tonight. What's not to like??? The 4th photo is Canary Wharf, photographed from my balcony 😊

29/04/2024

Tonbridge businesses: today is the last day to submit your entries for the 2024 Tonbridge Business Awards!

Entries to the Tonbridge Business Awards close TODAY! 🏆

If you are a business owner in Tonbridge we would love for you to be recognised and celebrated at the Tonbridge Business Awards at EM Forster Theatre on 3rd June. We have ten categories from retail and food & drink to large business and employer, and entries are welcome from all businesses, regardless of size.

Download a free entry form at:

https://tonbridgebusinessawards.uk

Warners Solicitors Absolute Creative Print Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Tonbridge Daily

17/04/2024

Calling all local businesses! It's our next Small Business Talks workshop for members and TN card partners tomorrow evening at Old Auction House, and it's going to be a cracker! This do-not-miss event series for small business owners provides invaluable insights from local business experts as well as the opportunity to meet others in our growing business community.

Our evening begins with networking from 6.30pm and at 7pm we hand over to our speakers for these four short talks:

Nat Sharp is founder of Sharp Thinking, a specialised consultancy focused on sales and marketing planning. With extensive experience in the field, Nat is a seasoned strategic consultant who has dedicated over two decades to helping businesses of all sizes (from Simmonds to The Financial Times) achieve clarity, structure, and efficiency. Nat will be sharing ten common marketing mistakes and how to avoid them.

Nick Lima is founder of TN partner RankFresh, an e-commerce, SEO and digital marketing agency. RankFresh helps small to medium-sized businesses grow online by identifying new opportunities and devising cost-effective digital strategies. Nick will discuss how to increase the number of quality visitors to our websites and convert them into sales, leads and enquiries.

Jenny Kitchen is CEO of Yoyo Design and co-founder of amplifi, a non-profit organisation helping to unify businesses around climate and the community. She will be sharing about amplifi which launched earlier this year, its mission to help make our community the most sustainable in the UK, and how we can get involved.

Donna Marshall is owner of TN partner Stampede Fashion & Footwear for kids, the award winning independent children's footwear store. Donna will be talking to us about her experiences in retail and her personal challenges balancing work, health and motherhood.

These evenings are always really supportive, encouraging and thought provoking, so please join us to find out what it's all about. Tickets are free for TN card members and directory partners and everyone is welcome. Book your place today and we look forward to seeing you there!

https://buytickets.at/thetncard/1115073

15/03/2024

Vote for your favourite Tonbridge businesses in the 2024 Tonbridge Business Awards!

Entries are now open for the Tonbridge Business Awards at EM Forster Theatre on 3rd June, a special opportunity to recognise the businesses and business people doing great things for our community 🌟

Download an entry form for the following categories today:

Best new business, sponsored by Tonbridge Accountants
Best in food & drink, sponsored by FoodE
Best in health & beauty, sponsored by Benenden Hospital
Best in retail, sponsored by SpecsaversTonbridge
Best creative business, sponsored by Chilliapple - the web & app development people
Best small business, sponsored by Clarke Williams Ltd
Best large business, sponsored by CooperBurnett
Best employer, sponsored by GGF HR Consulting Ltd
Best ethical business, sponsored by Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce
Best community business, sponsored by Warners Solicitors

We also have a TN members' choice award, with members able to nominate their favourite partner business in Tonbridge! If there is a partner who really goes the extra mile, always serves you with a smile or makes the BEST local products, give them a little thank you with a nomination.

Thank you to our main sponsors Warners Solicitors Tonbridge School Absolute Creative Print Westerham Brewery and Charrington's for making the awards possible.

The Tonbridge Business Awards 2024 will be raising funds for three wonderful local charities: Sustain Food Bank at TBC, Chasing Connor's Cure and West Kent Mind Tickets will be available to book in April.

https://tonbridgebusinessawards.uk/

06/02/2024

Today I had the pleasure of bumping into the force of nature that is double Olympic gold medal winner . As well as being a sporting legend and an LBGTQ+ icon, she also happens to be one of the nicest, most down-to-earth people you could meet.

12/01/2024

The camera bag that I lugged up to London and back yesterday weighed 13kg, so I was very grateful for a relaxing back and shoulder massage (thanks Remy!) at this morning. And of course I took some new team photos for Ruth and the team while I was there! 📸