WELCOME
“ Can you feel the love tonight …?”
It seemed oh so fitting to be writing the welcome to our most love-filled issue of the year on my journey back home to Kent from watching the incredible The Lion King at The Lyceum Theatre . Uplifting , joyful and with one of the best productions - ever - it is simply a must see or see again and the most reenergising way to end a day .
And it seems that there is indeed a sense of love in the air .
From the uplifting , heartwarming reinvigoration that only live music and the arts can bring , that renewed sense of optimism as the promised culling of lockdown measures finally arrives , and of course as we herald ‘ love ’ month ; not only with a nice , shiny , bursting-with-love new issue of insideKENT to warm your heart and soul , but also as we can finally celebrate the true return of weddings in Kent with our first special since 2020 !
So get ready to get wrapped up in some iK lovin ’ as we take you through the growing-by-the-month listings of not-to-be-missed events from p15 ; highlight the most romantic retreats Kent has to offer from p29 ; inspire some Galentine ’ s days out from p25 ; encourage you to get cosy in one of Kent ’ s most welcoming pubs from p97 and of course unpick the wedding trends of the year with some able assistance from some of Kent ’ s most acclaimed wedding experts - from top Kentish venues to cake , tipples to toast to floral wow statements find all you need to all plan you own wedding , anni-ception or renewal in our beautiful county - all from p39 .
ONE LOVE ! THE READYS RECHARGE AT THE STUNNING MOON PALACE JAMAICA
They say the way to our hearts is through our stomachs so in keeping with the iK team ’ s quite obvious love of food we show you have to create some wow-factor graze boards from p87 , and share our experiences of dining at the wonderful Fish Union , where fish journeys from sea to table in less than 24 hours , on p108 ; and the incredible Firepit at Cave which promises to deliver dish after dish of flavour perfection that you are sure to love on p94 .
Looking to show your home some fresh love this year ? We bring you 2022 ’ s top colour trends from p133 , showcase in subtle pink tones from p144 and also find out more about Dan Smith ’ s labour of love as we delve inside the real home story of The Dunes * on p147 .
I ’ m off to demonstrate my love , not through some shabby garage forecourt roses but by following our simple guide to keeping your relationship healthy , find the secrets on p111 ; and with a carefully chosen gift inspired by our top picks guide starting on p115 - there are some fab Kentish picks too giving you the chance to show some local love this Valentine ’ s and beyond ...
Sending much love Kent !
(* If you have a dream development / refurbishment you ’ d love to share then do let me know !)
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Publisher Adam Ready Editor Samantha Ready Features Editor & Administration Manager Karlene Gannon Deputy Editor Polly Humphris Features Writer Jess Marshall Features Writer Ashleigh Britten Features Writer Olivia Riccini Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Lorna Morris Graphic Designer Kareena Ross-Cumming Sales Manager Jen Crisp Senior Account Manager Jerry Barrett Account Manager Sian Jowett Contributors Abbey Hesketh , Abi Ireland , Adam Lacchin , Anna Lockyer , Annie Sloan , By Blossom , Darryl Quested , Debbie Green , Emily Lunken & Laura Lanksford - The Graze Girls , Jason Barlow , Jo Wilkinson , Justyna Korczynska , Kate Ampohmah , Laura Taylor , Micallef Jewellers , Nicola Tester , Plentifull , Primrose Grazing , Ruth Mottershead , Tom Barnes Cover : © Cave Hotel
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