Listen Live

Tunbridge Wells Brewery Burns to the Ground

Sunday, 25 July 2021 22:38

The Good Things Brewing Company destroyed

A lightning strike on Sunday afternoon at the Good Things Brewery Company resulted in a fire that destroyed the building, No brewery staff were working at the time.

The brewery in Sandhill Lane, Eridge, Tunbridge Wells, was badly damaged.

The following statement was issued by the owners:
'Our beloved 17th-century barn, the home to our brewery was struck by lightning today and has sadly burned to the ground. Thankfully the team and I are all safe and no one was hurt. The barn is something our family and brew team treasured with so many fond memories and we are deeply saddened but we are very thankful no one was on site today. 

We will be back in touch over the next few days, thank you to everyone who has offered their support so far.'

Share

More from WEST KENT NEWS

  • Sevenoaks Primary School Shut by Vandals

    Hundreds of primary school children in Sevenoaks have been told they cannot return to classes after the summer holidays end on 2nd September.

  • 100 Homes for Hadlow

    More green fields are to be replaced by housing under a plan for the north west of Hadlow.

  • 500th Park Run in Dunorlan

    The Tunbridge Wells Park Run is marking a major milestone on Saturday 30th August.

  • Resisting Asylum Hotels

    Audio

    The leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has said he will "fight very hard" any attempt by the government to house asylum seekers in local hotels.

  • Oast House Restoration

    A disused historic building in Sevenoaks is to be restored and made the centrepiece of a new housing estate.

  • Paddock Wood Building Boom

    Plans have been unveiled for 500 more homes on farmland to the west of Paddock Wood.

  • River Pollution Kills Insects

    There are virtually no rivers left in Kent with a good rating for their water quality, according to the latest Environment Agency report.

  • Battle for Kent Territory Intensifies

    The Conservative leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough has accused Labour-run Medway Council of being "disrespectful" for its ideas on carving up Kent's existing councils.

On Air Now Mary Whitlock 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Now Playing
Love Changes Everything Climie Fisher
Recently Played
  • News West Kent Radio 16:59
  • Heart Of Gold Neil Young 16:56
  • Survivor Destiny's Child 16:52

COMING UP

  • Julia Neal

    7:00pm - 8:00pm

    Pure 90's sponsored by Southborough Lions

  • Mona Channet

    8:00pm - 10:00pm

    Soul & Funk Selection

SOCIAL MEDIA