There are lots of ways to get involved with the Green Party in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding towns and villages which include Benenden, Bidborough, Brenchley, Capel, Goudhurst, Hawkhurst, Horsmonden, Lamberhurst, Matfield, Paddock Wood, Pembury, Rusthall, Sandhurst and Speldhurst.
Volunteer
We’re always looking for volunteers. Would you like to help out with a local litter-pick? Or help organise a Climate & Nature Fair? Could you help deliver our newsletters to your street, or go out with our campaign team and speak to local residents about their concerns? There are loads of ways to get involved.
Contact our chair Geoff Mason at geoff.mason@tunbridgewells.greenparty.org.uk
Donate
If you don’t have much spare time at the moment, but would still like to help, why not make a donation? This will help our campaign work as we stand candidates for election to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Kent County Council.
Donate by Bank Transfer to our Unity Trust Bank Account:
- Tunbridge Wells Green Party
- Sort code 60-83-01
- Account Number: 20460769
Thank you!
MEETINGS
Monthly meetings are normally on the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm at the Friends Meeting House, Grosvenor Park, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2BB. We finish at 7.30pm with tea and cakes, another environmental group from the Tunbridge Wells Climate & Nature Coalition meets at 8pm and many of us stay on for that too. Our next meeting is 5 February 2025. Please email geoff.mason@tunbridgewells.greenparty.org.uk if you’d like to come along.
Our Green Café is a fortnightly social from 10am until midday at Ruby’s, Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1LU, next meet-up is 18 January. Do drop in for a coffee and a chat!
Join The Green Party
Are you passionate about environmental justice, sustainability, social equity and grassroots democracy? The Green Party is part of a global movement working to build a more sustainable and equitable world, as a member you can be as active as you like from online support to helping our campaigns and standing as a candidate for election. We’ve teamed up with other local groups to form the Tunbridge Wells Climate & Nature Coalition as we campaign for a sustainable, carbon neutral borough.
GREEN COUNCILLORS
A councillor can be a seasoned activist or be stepping into politics for the first time. We’re looking for people like you who are passionate about Green Party values: environmental sustainability, social justice and community-led change and are enthusiastic about getting things done. It’s an incredibly rewarding thing to do.
One more Labour, Lib Dem or Conservative councillor won’t make a big difference, but a Green councillor would!
If you’re wondering what’s involved, do get in touch with us – we can tell you everything you need to know, introduce you to people who’ve been councillors and can share their experiences and we’ll help you all the way if you decide to stand. Don’t be put off if you don’t have much time – you can still stand and we can explain how.
Contact our chair Geoff Mason at geoff.mason@tunbridgewells.greenparty.org.uk for a chat or come along to one of our meetings or events.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS GREEN PARTY – WHO WE ARE
Geoff Mason – CO-Chair
Geoff lives in Goudhurst and is a Parish Councillor with a background in finance including ethical and environmental investments. Geoff is leading projects locally to help wildlife and biodiversity including Goudhurst’s Plan Bee.
Jeremy Clapham – Co-CHAIR
Jeremy lives in Tunbridge Wells. Now retired Jeremy worked in a senior position at The South Bank Arts Centre, London. As chair of Rotherhithe Tenants Association, a school governor and founding chair of a Parent Teacher Association he feels able to speak out on local environmental, planning, financial and educational matters.
AMANDA WELLS – TREASURER
Amanda lives in Brenchley and is a Parish Councillor. Amanda is a retired accountant and looks after the local party finances.
JOHN HURST – SECRETARY
John lives in Tunbridge Wells and flew with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in his youth and had a worldwide engineering career. John was our parliamentary candidate in the July 2024 General Election.
JENNY FOX – SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Jenny lives in Lamberhurst and works in education with a focus on Forest School. Jenny sees the importance of giving our children the best possible start in life by providing positive experiences in their early childhood and supporting families in our community.
MIKE CALVERT – CAMPAIGN CO-COORDINATOR
Mike lives in Culverden and is a solicitor practising in London specialising in pensions law. Mike has a particular interest in promoting local and national policies to combat climate breakdown.
Adrian Thorne – CAMPAIGN CO-COORDINATOR
Adrian lives in Ramslye with his family and dog Maple and works for the RHS alongside running a local gardening business. Adrian stood for the Green Party in Broadwater and achieved the best ever Green result in the Borough.
DAVE MOONEY – MEMBERSHIP CO-COORDINATOR
Dave lives in Tunbridge Wells and works as a dyslexia specialist tutor in higher education. Dave has been at the forefront of campaigning for electric vehicle charging points in the town.
TREVOR BISDEE – MEMBERSHIP CO-COORDINATOR
Trevor lives in Paddock Wood and works as a postie, he was previously a police officer for 30 years and a town councillor.
KATE SERGEANT – PRESS & MEDIA CONTACT
Kate lives in Tunbridge Wells and has been campaigning locally on environmental issues since 2006. Kate works from home managing community support services for people living with dementia and is a passionate advocate for community energy.
STEPH GANDON – COMMITTEE MEMBER
Steph lives in Rusthall and manages the membership database. Steph is a process and operations specialist and has a strong interest in marine conservation.
ALICIA LONGLEY-COOMBER – COMMITTEE MEMBER
Alicia lives in Lamberhurst, and works in research. Alicia loves spending time outdoors in the countryside amongst our beautiful nature, and can often be found campaigning for the climate and social justice.