Wealden Business Group

Name: Wealden Business Group
Address: Brunch & Brew, 52 High Street, Tenterden, TN306AU, GB
Telephone: +441580765077
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This is achieved primarily by providing other members of the group with introductions and by inter-trading.

Small businesses can only prosper and grow if, while selling their services to existing customers, they have a well-structured approach designed to secure a steady stream of prospective new clients. The Wealden Business Group brings together experienced and successful business people from a wide variety of trades, professions and occupations who make a commitment to support each other by creating new sales opportunities. Wealden Business Group meets every Wednesday at 7 - 8.30am for Networking, Support and Education.

28/10/2026

At this morning’s Wealden Business Group breakfast meeting, WBG member Mark Henderson from Henderson’s Lettings & Management brought us up to date on the changes affecting landlords and tenants since May this year, and warned us about further changes still to come.

Based in Bethersden, Mark has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry and runs a family lettings and management business covering Kent and East Sussex. Plenty of useful information for anyone involved in renting or letting property!

For help and advice, contact Mark Henderson:
Website: https://hendersons-lm.co.uk
Tel: 01233 220662
Email: [email protected]

Another interesting Wednesday morning at Wealden Business Group in Tenterden

21/10/2026

From Dents to Major Repairs - Wealden Business Group Breakfast Meeting

A fascinating talk at this morning’s Wealden Business Group (WBG) breakfast meeting from Toby Long of Panel Pride Ltd, an Ashford-based accident repair specialist. From the tiniest dent to major accident damage involving replacing half a vehicle, Toby and his team can tackle all sorts of repairs!

Toby even describes himself as a bit of a “dentist” for cars - because he can pull out certain dents without damaging the original paintwork. It's known as paintless dent repair - a clever technique that can save both time and money.

Another interesting insight into a local business and the specialist skills behind it!

Panel Pride Accident Repair Centre in Ashford
Tel: 01233 633113
[email protected]
https://www.panelpride.com

14/10/2026

Our speaker at this morning’s Wealden Business Group breakfast networking was Perry Barton, affectionately known as “the carpenter of the group”!

Perry shared photographs of some of his recent projects, showcasing the variety of work he undertakes, from building house porches and installing internal staircases to a much larger project replacing a library roof.

Perry clearly has a real passion for working with wood and particularly enjoys anything involving roofing. It was fascinating to see the range of projects he has completed and the craftsmanship involved.

If you're looking for a skilled carpenter for your next project, why not get in touch with Perry?

Contact Perry Barton: 07720 061056

07/10/2026

Our speaker this morning at the Wealden Business Group breakfast networking meeting was Shaun Akehurst from Tenterden Boxing Club.

Tenterden Boxing Club is run entirely by volunteers and relies on membership fees and donations to keep the club going. Shaun spoke passionately about encouraging youngsters to get off the Xbox and into physical training, giving them the opportunity to exercise under expert supervision while building self-confidence, discipline and social skills.

The Boxing Club is also raising vital funds with its Dinner Show on Friday 20 November at The Tenterden Club - a night of amateur boxing, together with a sports memorabilia auction and raffle.

Want to support the club? Book a table for the Dinner Show or find out more about Tenterden Boxing Club by contacting Shaun on 07815 155 913.

23/09/2026

At this morning’s Wealden Business Group networking breakfast, our speaker was our newest member, Amanda Amor, who shared her experience from more than 23 years working in HR.

Since moving to Kent last year, Amanda has shifted her focus from working for a single employer to HR consultancy. As part of HR Consulting Kent, founded by Lyndsey Moore, Amanda is keen to support small and medium-sized businesses, helping them grow and thrive by unlocking the full potential of their teams.

From practical day-to-day HR support to helping businesses tackle wider people and organisational challenges, HR Consulting Kent provides practical and commercially focused advice tailored to each organisation.

Find out more: https://hrconsultingkent.co.uk/

17/09/2026

At the Wealden Business Group breakfast meeting on Wednesday, Jake Paine of Squiggle Consult Ltd gave an engaging presentation on the importance of proactive estate planning to protect family assets and ensure they are passed on as intended. Jake explained some of the potential pitfalls of relying on intestacy rules or basic Wills, including “sideways disinheritance”, and outlined the different options available, including Will Trusts and Lifetime Trusts.

Jake also highlighted the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), which allow trusted people to make decisions about health, welfare, property and financial affairs if someone loses mental capacity. A very informative presentation, making what can be a complicated subject much easier to understand.

Contact Jake here
https://www.squiggleconsult.co.uk/team/jake-paine

09/09/2026

Networking, Connections - and a Little Creative Spark!
Networking isn’t just about referring work opportunities - it’s just as much about making connections, and that was very evident at today’s Wealden Business Group breakfast meeting. Our speaker, Edward Chapman, first met WBG member Heather when he came into her shop (Mara Amore Glass Workshop and Studio in the High Street) - a chance meeting that led to Ed joining us this morning to talk about his fascinating career creating mosaics and his work and connections with some iconic figures from the worlds of culture and politics.

Heather also brought along some of her beautiful handmade kaleidoscopes, which are individual, colourful and apparently selling like hot cakes! Between Ed’s presentation of his extraordinary mosaic work and Heather’s sparkling kaleidoscopes, we were all thoroughly bedazzled - there was almost a stunned silence when we reached “Any questions?” The common thread running through the morning was glass, creativity and artistic expression.

Find out more about Edward Chapman and his mosaics at
www.edchapman-mosaics.co.uk
[email protected]
07866 070744

And there’s another side to Ed’s creativity. He has written a brand-new play, The Actor & The Villain, inspired by the remarkable real-life meeting between Hollywood superstar Richard Burton and notorious gangster Ronnie Kray. The intimate two-hander explores what happened when actor met villain - and the lines between fame and infamy, performance and reality began to blur.

The Actor & The Villain is at The Old Dairy Taproom, Tenterden, on Thursday 24 September, 7.30pm-9.30pm (arrive from 7pm). Written by Edward E. H. Chapman, directed by Tony Cassidy and starring Thomas Lloyd-Edwards and Ben Smyth. Tickets £13.50 including booking fee. https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/events/the-actor-the-villan-at-old-dairy-taproom-listing-1851-165180.aspx

02/09/2026

Our speaker at this morning’s Wealden Business Group breakfast networking meeting was WBG member Andy Peddle from ANP Security.

Andy gave us a fascinating insight into the regulations and standards covering fire and security alarm systems, and the importance of ensuring systems are professionally installed and maintained.

With many smaller security companies being bought up by larger firms, it can sometimes be difficult to find the personal service that customers value. Andy prides himself on offering exactly that. He is always contactable and provides a bespoke service from the initial survey through to installation and ongoing maintenance.

ANP Security installs and maintains all aspects of security systems, including intruder alarms, fire alarms, access control and CCTV, covering London and the South East. A 24/7, 365-days-a-year callout engineer service is also available.

To find out more or discuss your security requirements, contact Andy Peddle at ANP Security on 01233 224874.
ANP Security ltd

26/08/2026

Wealden Business Group - this morning’s speaker

It was lovely to welcome Victoria Carmichael from CARM - Caring Altogether on Romney Marsh back to the Wealden Business Group networking breakfast this morning. Victoria last spoke to WBG in 2023, when she introduced us to the work of CARM, a local charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation and helping people feel part of their community.

This morning, Victoria brought us up to date with how the charity has developed. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, CARM has been able to expand its programme with a wonderfully diverse range of activities. From knitting and indoor curling to tea parties and outings, there are now even more opportunities for people to meet others, enjoy new experiences and make connections.

At the heart of everything CARM does, however, remains its original aim – supporting people who may otherwise feel lonely or isolated.
CARM is always keen to welcome new volunteers, so if you would like to get involved or simply find out more about its work, visit:
https://carmromneymarsh.org.uk/
Wealden Business Group
Tenterden, Kent - The Jewel of the Weald
CARM

20/08/2026

Business, breakfast and books!
A great start to the day yesterday at the Wealden Business Group (WBG) business networking breakfast. Our guest speaker was local author Paul Ryley, who gave us a fascinating insight into the process – and the financial realities – of getting a book into print.

With very slim profit margins, Paul anticipated the obvious question: “Why bother?” His answer was wonderfully simple and honest: “Because I have created something that people might enjoy, and I want to share it!”

Paul has recently published his 12th book, A Wealden Jewel-Box, a collection of historical fiction short stories set in and around the Tenterden area. His previous work includes a trilogy set historically at Cambridge University, featuring a female lead who defies the conventions of her time by using her intellect to solve mysteries.

It was lovely to hear from someone with such enthusiasm for writing, storytelling and sharing his work with others.

Paul’s books can be purchased locally at Tenterden Museum in Station Road, Tenterden, or directly from Paul himself.

Paul Ryley local author in Tenterden
01580 764355 or 07847 555622
[email protected]

Tenterden, Kent - The Jewel of the Weald

Address

Brunch & Brew, 52 High Street
Tenterden
TN306AU

Telephone

+441580765077

Website

https://wealdenbusinessgroup.co.uk/

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