FRIENDS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS
AND RUSTHALL COMMONS
We are a registered charity (No. 1013975) helping to look after the Commons for the benefit of the community and wildlife.
Welcome
The Friends of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons bring together residents who have a love of the Commons. We are a Charity that works closely with the Commons Conservators for the benefit of the Commons and the Public. Please consider joining us and help support the work we do. As a member, you will help protect our Commons for future generations.
Membership includes regular newsletters, full of updates and interesting reports from the Ranger and our Natural History specialist. Periodically we arrange nature-based events for children and, for adults, members receive priority booking to our social events. You will receive a New Members pack, which includes FREE copies of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons trail maps!
Join us
The Friends of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons Charity brings together residents who have a love of the Commons. Please consider joining us and help support the work we do.
Membership includes regular newsletters, full of updates and interesting reports from the Ranger and our Natural History specialist.
There is also a community element to being a member, with joint activities and a social side.
Periodically we arrange nature events for children, and for adults a variety of social events. Members receive priority booking plus a discount. In addition, our New Members pack, includes FREE copies of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons trail maps!
Join us and help protect the
Commons for the future
Make a Difference
Help preserve our Commons for future generations
While membership subscriptions enable us to undertake a rolling programme of projects to help improve the Commons, donations allow us to finance more of the vital works needed to help maintain the Commons.
Every contribution you make, large or small, is important
and helps make a real difference.
News & Events
News Update
THE LATEST NEWS
We have notified Targetfollow of our intention to assemble a bid which has triggered the full moratorium (freeze) period, which lasts until 26th March 2026, allowing us time to assemble a bid;
During this period, Targetfollow cannot enter into a disposal/contract for sale with any third party other than us. They are under no obligation to accept our bid and may continue to negotiate with other parties during this period ( provided they do not enter into a disposal/contract for sale).
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM YOUR COMMITTEE OCTOBER 2025
Dear Member
Several of our long service committee members have recently retired,having given many years of service. We are seeking new trustees to join our committee and take on key administrative roles to help the charity move forward. These vital positions are for a Secretary,and a Newsletter Editor. We have only 4 trustee meetings each year, most of the balance of work can be completed virtually.
Secretary
We are looking for a secretary to help with administative duties, including assisting with agendas, taking and circulation of meeting minutes. This is a, essential role for someone who is organised.
Newsletter Editor
We need a member to assist with producing our Newsletter, Common Ground and to help with our communications. Someone who will be responsible for editing our twice-yearly newsletter, website content, and other materials to ensure they are polished and easy to understand.
Please contact Joy Podbury ( Acting Chair) chairman@fotcs.org.uk
or, Chris Gurr ( Deputy Chair) membershipsecretary@fotcs.org.uk
Thank you.
The Friends Committee
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Upcoming Events
UPCOMING NATURE WALKS
FUNGHI WALK
TUNBRIDGE WELLS COMMON WALK ( DETAILS BELOW)
Tickets now on sale for the walk on Tuesday 21st October 10am-1pm.
Starting Location:
Fairground/Upper pantiles car park on Major York’s Road.
Ticket price £2 link https://www.evenbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-about-funghi-walk-and-talk-tunbridge-wells-common-tickets-1758421619399?aff=oddtcreator or twcommons.org ,or The Commons Conservators Facebook page. (Private Group)
LITTER PICK AND CLEARANCE VOLUNTEERING. SAT 1ST NOVEMBER
Location to be confirmed soon.
A FILM BY DAVID BLANDY ‘COMMONS’ AT THE AMELIA SCOTT CENTRE.
A film of deep time,shared stories and common future.
A 10min film on a loop. From 26th Sept 2025 til Jan 2026.