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 brings together residents who have a love of the Commons. We are a Charity that works closely with the Commons Conservators for the benefit on 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 path joining Tea Garden Lane with St Paul’s Church has now been upgraded to allow its use by weelchair and other users with with restricted mobility.

Following the Application by the Friends, the Commons have recently been designated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council as an asset of community value (ACV). This lasts for five years and provides additional constraints against inappropriate development.

Upcoming Events

The next regular volunteer session for litter picking and scrub clearing will be on Saturday 4th January 2025 , with free hot (or cold drinks) offered to all volunteers from Curly Vera’s van,as a thank you for all their wonderful help during 2024 in keeping our wonderful Commons in good shape for all to enjoy. The location will be 10.30am at Fir Tree Car Park,with tools provided.


 We are reviewing are social occasions, usually held at The Spa Hotel. We’d love to hear your views on what events you would like to see in 2025 – just let us know by clicking on the CONTACT US Link.