All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections

Let's have some fun tweeting pictures of all party political pets in #TunbridgeWells. Tag this account for retweets. (it's run by Siobhan)

[The Pink Ladies @pinkladies_uk]

Absolute insanity.

Email your councillor and let them know what you think of this.

[Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder]

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻

In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.

Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.

*****

"I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

I’m writing this to tell you something simple:

Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.

Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

With love and gentleness,

Patricia Routledge

*****

Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

[Sally Strawberry @kentishsal]

Hi @sewateruk we received a message saying this is a burst water main and that a re-route has been applied to get water back on for most. We still don’t have any - any update on timescales for us?

[Royal Victoria Place @Royal_Shopper]

Tunbridge Wells, are you ready to treat yourselves to something sweet? 🧁

Sweet Temptations Cakery opens their doors this Saturday at 11am, with an awesome 20% off their full menu!

Plus tasting samples from other Ely Court stores and special guests from Once Upon a Wish!

[Justine Rutland @JustineRutland]

Very worrying incident on Grosvenor Road (Sunday 18 Feb) in which the 13-year-old victim was confronted by a large group and pushed by another boy. Can you help?

[Tunbridge Wells Events 👑 @tw_events]

So now we know what's on!

Good to see the signage restored after many years!

[Cllr David Hayward - Pembury & Capel since 2019. @VotePembury]

Further update re A264. Just had a meeting with Greg Clark, SGN and KCC. Confirming my earlier report. Everybody is happy with the good progress. Fingers crossed for an earlier completion of gas main replacement.

[Richard Harrington @1988Harrington]

Avoid Monson Road people. @bbcsoutheast @kentlivenews @KentHighways @timeslocalnews @maryharristw

[The Alliance @TWellsAlliance]

Vote #local & #independent - Vote Alliance.

Please RT & share.

https://t.co/SKYRKX8djO

[Rebecca Leach 🔶 Lib Dem @RebeccaLeach03]

Last full week of canvassing so it’s time to introduce these vote winners….. May I introduce Arthur the Cocker Spaniel and Molly the snooty tabby 🐾🐾 They are both ardent Lib Dem supports 🗳️💛

[Antony Twells @Twellsense]

Good Morning TWeeters,
Just to let you know we will be switching on the new Town Hall IKEA mini-nuclear reactor at 2:55 PM.
This will provide clean(ish) energy.
Our scientist/handyman Stan Cackhand assures me there ‘should be no probs guv’.

(Did we find the missing bits? - Ed)

[All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections @PetsofTWBC]

@RebeccaLeach03 @TWellsAlliance Definitely a vote winner!

[All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections @PetsofTWBC]

Last year all political parties campaigning in #TunbridgeWells local elections posted lots of photos of their dogs campaigning. This year, where have they gone? Delighted to see this cute hound on the campaign trail in Langton for @TWellsAlliance

[All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections @PetsofTWBC]

Another charming dog campaigning with the Lib Dems!

[Andrew Elliott @Acelliott79]

@angela_funnell @TWlibdems We definitely need a dogs of TW Lib Dems!

[All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections @PetsofTWBC]

Very smart!

[Justine Rutland @JustineRutland]

@Acelliott79 @PetsofTWBC @TWellsAlliance Our Culverden mascot #RetrievingHere

[All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections @PetsofTWBC]

@Acelliott79 @TWellsAlliance Excellent!

[All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections @PetsofTWBC]

This account is just for fun. Happy to post pictures of pets from any parties campaigning in #TunbridgeWells local elections.

[Andrew Elliott @Acelliott79]

More Lib Dem doggo action - this time Gizmo and I were out with @mgmorton on this lovely spring evening in St John’s. Gizmo has been a very busy dog today! And lots of Lib Dem support out there! #TunbridgeWellsLibDems #StJohns

[All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections @PetsofTWBC]

Between campaigning, it's important to rest and recharge! Come on Bertie the Bichon, you've had enough sleep. Time to get back on the road!

[All Party Pets Campaigning in TWBC Local Elections @PetsofTWBC]

The kitten is a bit young for active participation in the local elections but definitely seems to have a competitive streak!

[Matthew Sankey @MatthewSankeyTW]

Looks like the kitten is into the IndyCar!