WELCOME
There is just something so damn fabulous about the first days of spring .
Mornings become lighter , the days longer and more sundrenched , and as our glorious county bursts into bud , lambs begin to frolic , produce becomes even more bountiful , and we all just get a little bit happier …
April to me is the alternative new year . Of course , it ties in with the often dreaded budget , tax cycles and monetary rollercoaster chaos that still underpins our precarious economic situation , however , it also brings a fresh new start too , with shoots of new growth bringing new opportunities , new hope and a renewed sense of enthusiasm and buoyancy .
It seems oh-so-fitting therefore to be celebrating the very best of growth , sustenance and springtime in this bumper issue of insideKENT , which take you from the best days out on the farm on p70 to a journey of those keeping Kent growing on p74 , right through to seasonally spring recipes on p84 and new businesses branching out their own new shoots on p154 . This all comes with a side order of a fabulous staycation at our cover star Port Lympne Reserve , travel inspired by the movies at Universal Studios Orlando and closer to home in our Lights , Camera , Staycation feature , as well as some inspired interiors and a celebration of the growth , drive and passion of Sideways Media , the team behind this luxury county read .
I am absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Growth Award at this year ’ s Kent Women in Business Awards which recognised the whole team ’ s efforts , drive and tenacity to keep providing the very best content , creativity and communications solutions to our wonderful Kent readers and clients .
This was then followed by the absolute honour of being crowned Business Woman of the Year 2023 !
So , to my fellow women in business , the other finalists and winners , to those who boss life in general , the ones who fall to imposter syndrome , the ones who juggle the mum guilt , the ones who strive harder to have their voices heard , and the ones that are truly incredible in what they do . Every . Single . Day . This one is for all of us !
Here ’ s to a spring full of positivity , new growth and happiness !
Put a spring in your step , Kent !
SAMANTHA READY , WINNER GROWTH AWARD , RUNNER UP WOMEN IN PR & MARKETING , KENT BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2023 AT THE KENT WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS 2023 . www . insidekentmagazine . co . uk
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Publisher Adam Ready Editor-in-Chief Samantha Ready Features Editor & Administration Manager Karlene Gannon Editor Polly Humphris 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 Senior Account Manager Alex Perseval Intern Mia Chapman Contributors Dan Steves , David Amos , Hide & Fox , Ian Cameron , James Thomas , Jasper Rees , Mike Swan , Niki Wright , Sarah Ayton , Silentnight Cover : © Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
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