WELCOME
CAREFREE SPRING WALKS …
If living a year of lockdown has taught me anything , ( aside from the fact that chocolate brownies really do live a moment on the lips and a lifetime on the hips …), it ’ s that I am truly grateful for the fact I live in the Garden of England . When at times it felt as if we haven ’ t been able to venture further than the end of the street , what a difference it made to know that quite literally on our doorsteps is the wonder of rolling Kentish countryside , glorious coastal paths and stunning , second-to-none scenery .
And of course Kent really comes into its own as Spring arrives !
As we now prepare for the next steps out of lockdown it ’ s absolutely fitting that we have decided to dedicate our April issue to everything that is great about being outside in our wonderful county , as , of course , that ’ s where we are all going to be heading as the sun breaks through and freedom beckons !
So let ’ s go outside Kent !
Join # blossomwatch and delight in the wonders of Spring blossom from your own back garden to the renowned gardens and grounds across Kent , find out more on p16 ; shake off the shackles of months of snackdom with purpose , as we show you some of Kent ’ s most active days out from p21 ; get your clubs at the ready and return to the green with our roundup of golf in Kent on p29 ; and once you have conquered the great outdoors , reward yourself by dining al fresco at some of the Kent ’ s most incredible outdoor eating spots , find your lipsmacking inspo on p45 .
We take spring fresh to a whole new level this issue too … Discover free-from fresh recipes on p55 ; the latest seasonal wardrobe refreshes on p68 ; and get ready to get your hands dirty , or should that be clean ?, as we bring you our guide to the ultimate spring clean , with everything from the latest tech to the must have products to tackle your home ‘ hinching ’ from top to bottom from p103 .
Talking of clean , is there any more fitting room that needs our attention than the bathroom ? We think not , so much so that we have dedicated 14 pages to the latest bathroom trends to inspire you to create a bathroom of bliss , prepare for some serious wowfactor starting on p77 .
And of course that ’ s not all … delve inside more real homes , get some serious designer inspired ideas for your home office , find out more about Kent ’ s small businesses , meet Anthony Birch , this month ’ s meet the chef , spend 48 hours in Swale , and keep up to date with the latest Kent news – including the wonderful local businesses that have been shortlisted as finalists in this year ’ s Taste of Kent Awards !
Be sure to share your outdoor adventures with us @ insidekent .
Stay Fresh Kent !
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Publisher Adam Ready Editor Samantha Ready Features Editor Sara Stephen Editorial Assistant Alison Kettle Features Writer Jess Marshall Features Writer Ashleigh Britten Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Lorna Morris Graphic Designer Kareena Ross-Cumming Senior Account Manager Jerry Barrett Account Manager Nadene Weed Account Manager Anna Lockyer Administration Manager & Fashion Editor Karlene Gannon Contributors Baltic Star Design & Build , Barratts Homes , Gerald Culliford , Interior Fox , Louisa Tidy , Lucy Mohr , National Trust , Peter Legg , Rick Schofield , Stone Tile Warehouse , The Weald Bathrooms , Tony O ’ Donnell , Visit Kent Cover © Baltic Star Design & Build insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd , Coachworks , Dover Place , Ashford , Kent TN23 1HU www . sidewaysmedia . co . uk For general enquiries , please contact hello @ sidewaysmedia . co . uk or 01233 226519
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