WELCOME
“ Summertime … and the livin ’ is easy .”
The words of the late great Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong perfectly sum up the feelings here at iKHQ as we prepare to embark on a Kentish summer of freedom and fabulousness all aided by the plethora of fantastic days out , dining and discovery that await in Kent this July .
We ’ re not known as the Garden of England for nothing , so it makes sense to start this issue by escaping the rat race , quite literally , to the great outdoors . Prepare for an adventure like no other this summer as you pack up a picnic , gather the extended family , friends , and your four-legged companions and hit the water , run for the hills , the gardens , the picnic spots , the beach and the pub with our guide to the best activities and days out starting on p35 .
Of course its not simply your final destination that ’ s important , with a network of high speed greatness interspersed with some of the most iconic steam railway journeys in the country criss-crossing the county , let your summer journey begin by rail with our round up of not-to-be-missed train adventures including those by our cover star the Romney , Hythe & Dymchurch Railway all from p49 .
Looking for somewhere to stay that ’ s as outdoorsy as possible ? Then why not glamp it up this summer ? From quaint shepherds ’ huts to medieval knights ’ tents Kent has it all ; find our top picks from p59 .
Of course as soon as the sun starts shining the BBQs come out - usually to a fanfare of torrential rain - but hey , here ’ s to Great British Summertime ! Whether rain or shine , we have some of the tastiest
# TEAMSIDEWAYS AT THE LEEDS CASTLE CONCERT 2021
and tempting BBQ recipes ready for you to devour from p85 , and if you ’ re feeling saucy then be sure to check out our guide to this summer ’ s must have condiments - dip in from p97 !
If , like me , you are currently trying to enjoy the sun while also eye-scratching and justifying your itchy cough with a clear : “ It ’ s not covid ! It ’ s bl ** dy hayfever ! It ’ s so bad this year !” then hopefully our tips on giving hayfever the heave ho on p119 will give you some relief ; we ’ ve even added some helpful hints for pet allergies courtesy of Heronden Vets on p174 .
Finally , with all that time outdoors it ’ s the perfect excuse for bringing the outdoors in with some revamped interiors inspired by nature for a calming end to busy summer life . From back-to-nature trends on p135 and softly sage accessories on p160 , to how to garden room on p149 and making the most of summer blooms on p163 - we ’ ll have you in blissed out nature so , in the immortal words of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince , you can “ sit back and unwind …” all summer long .
I ’ m off to secure my spot at the not-to-be-missed Leeds Castle Concert - be sure to check out our competition on p31 for your chance to win tickets to an evening of classical music courtesy of the Royal Philharmonic , Spitfire flyovers , fireworks , food by Canterbury ’ s newest destination restaurant herd ., and fun …
… And to represent # TeamSideways at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards 2022 where we are delighted to be finalists for Kent Magazine of the Year 2022 - good luck to all the finalists - and thank you all for your support !
Happy Summer Kent !
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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 Ben Stokes , Chris Ball , James Scully , Dr Jean Emberlin , Justyna Korczynska , Rebecca Stanton , Ruth Mottershead , Sarah & Sally Wilkie , Velux , Vicky Duggan , Victoria Vidal , Yvonne Keal Cover : © Tim Gregson / Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
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