Partnership Innitiatives

In Hawkhurst

During 2010, The Hawkhurst Community Partnership was involved in a number of events celebrating the centenary of the OXO cube, culminating in a cookbook featuring recipes from local residents, local producer profiles and information on the … more

In Hawkhurst

The Hawkhurst Business Group started in late 2009 and attracted about 100 organisations to its meetings at the Queens Inn in Hawkhurst. Many local businesses have found this networking group very valuable and have made successful … more

In Hawkhurst

Please use the link above to download the 2017 Flix and Pix Photographic Competition Entry Form. “Flix & Pix” – takes place during the last week of May each year. “Flix & Pix” is Hawkhurst’s Film … more

In Hawkhurst

Sitting at the centre of some beautiful countryside in England, and surrounded by historic towns, gardens, houses and castles, one hour from the channel tunnel, Hawkhurst is an ideal location for visitors to the area. However, … more

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A series of business workshops have been organised by the Partnership with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Enterprise First. These have been provided free of charge, covering subjects such sa marketing, starting a business and growing … more

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The production and distribution of 50,000 copies of the Hawkhurst Heritage Trail leaflet over two years was the first project delivered by The Hawkhurst Community Partnership in 2009. The leaflet was created with the Hawkhurst Village … more

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Part of the “Ways & Means” project. The Rootes Car Group was founded in Hawkhurst, operating out of a premises on the Cranbrook Road before moving to Maidstone. Rootes are famous for marques such as Hillman, … more

In Hawkhurst

Officially launched on the 26th May, 2011, the Smugglers Trail runs between Goudhurst and the Sussex Coast, via Hawkhurst, and also features some of the dastardly activities of the notorious Hawkhurst Gang. Four Hawkhurst hostelries associated … more

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As all residents had noticed, by 2009 the iconic Colonnade in the centre of Hawkhurst had deteriorated significantly. An extensive survey revealed that while it had stood for a significant period of time, the basic structural … more

In Hawkhurst

Plans to discontinue the direct rail service from Etchingham to Cannon Street In February, 2009, Network Rail’s Kent Route Utilisation Strategy recommended the truncation of the direct Hastings-Cannon Street rail service at London Bridge. If implemented, … more

In Hawkhurst

The Hawkhurst branch line (affectionately known as “The Hop-pickers Line”) which linked Hawkhurst with Cranbrook, Goudhurst, Horsmonden and Paddock Wood, was closed in 1961. The line was subsequently abandoned and the track taken up. In 2008, … more

In Hawkhurst

Hawkhurst’s Food Festival, was held over the week-end of 24th and 25th July, 2010; part of “Beefing it Up” – a project celebrating the Centenary of the OXO cube which was created and launched by the … more