WELCOME
Hey pumpkin !
Ahh October , that little gem of a month that manages to deliver a whole heap of childlike wonder .
When I was small , my mum used to tell me the autumn leaves blowing along the ground were the fairies and elves preparing for Christmas … and whilst I now understand the veiled threat of needing to behave myself , that sense of seasonal magic remains with me till this day .
For me , October is a month full of simple pleasures .
The hard to resist side-step to crunch the autumnal fall underfoot ( don ’ t say that ’ s just me ?!). The singsong chants of ‘ trick or treat ’. The utter concentration on the kids ( and the big kids !) faces when carving out a freshly picked pumpkin . The delight of heartier , richer , comforting food . The glorious golden sheen cast from our bountiful countryside as leaves change . The simple pleasure of curling up by the fireside with a good read in hand …
And boy do we have the last one covered for you – courtesy of our heaving with autumnal cheer October issue !
First and foremost , we , as we are sure are you , are utterly delighted to be once again kicking off the Autumn season with a full roster of events , experiences and shows ! Prepare to be ‘ thrilled ’ this month with days and evenings out to remember and spooktacular , not-to-be-missed half term events too , all starting from p13 .
Before you can shout ‘ Oh no it isn ’ t !’ we are beside ourselves that panto is finally returning this year – ‘ Oh yes it is !
As you start to fill your diaries , ensure you nab your tickets for one of Kent ’ s not-to-be-missed pantomimes ; join Rapunzel , Dick Whittington , Beauty , Jack ( of the beanstalk ilk ) and more , for family fun like no other ! Meet the cast and find out what ’ s on where and when from p19 .
And you can keep the thrills and chills going , as we uncover Kent ’ s most haunted past on p41 ; provide you with everything you need to plan an epic 48 hours in Canterbury from p47 ; showcase how and where you can shop local this season on p55 ; and even throw in the best pit stops in town with our round up of the best places for coffee and cake all from p63 . We even have all you need for a snuggly staycation to remember in London too . Read our reviews of incredible family adventures at The Dorchester ; funky fun times at Mama Shelter ; and our roundup of the best family fun to be had in the big smoke this half term ; all from p98 .
As the nights draw in and the temperature drops , it is also the perfect time to add a little heat to your lives ...
Waiting to welcome you from the cold and spice up your life , discover Kent ’ s top curry hotspots from p73 . Or how about cranking up the heat at home with some tempting spicy recipes ? Pack a flavour punch from p80 .
FAMILY FUN ON OUR LONDON STAYCATION !
We also give you all the inspiration you need to wrap up in style with our picks of the best autumn / winter coats on p113 ; and have dedicated our homes and garden trends this issue to the far from humble fireplace ! Find your frameless to your functional starting on p119 . And why not decorate in sophisticated Halloween style with a pumpkin or two from p139 ?
If , like me , you seriously can ’ t resist the allure of autumnal foliage , discover the best way to spend ‘ Time among the Trees ’ with a visit to the National Trust ’ s Kentish gardens this month , be inspired by their golden glory from p143 .
And that ’ s not all … As once again you can meet the faces behind the pass , the brush and the business and read all the top news too .
I am off to stomp in the leaves and fill myself with cake !
Happy Halloween Kent !
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