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I always feel a bit sorry for November . Sandwiched between October – a month in which everyone gets excited about the first crunch of fallen leaves underfoot , not to mention Halloween – and December , the time of the year that brings Christmas excitement to fever pitch and during which everyone forgives the cold weather hoping for seasonal snow , it ’ s a month that can be easily overlooked .
But , here at insideKENT , we ’ re big fans of November – once December arrives , Christmas is merely weeks away , so actually , November is a pinnacle month during which to get planning . If you ’ re hosting Christmas and wondering where to source the best turkey , veg , wine and all the delicious ‘ picky bits ’ that Kent has offer , head to p95 for our seven-page ‘ Farmer Christmas ’ guide ; flip to p147 to check out this year ’ s festive trends so you can decorate your home and table in style ; if you ’ re wondering where you can see Santa across the county , as well as lights and seasonal shows , we ’ ve got that covered from p32 ; and , if you ’ re curious as to how you can celebrate Christmas in Kent ’ s animated cities , sprawling countryside or along our glorious coastline , you ’ ll find all you need to know from p37 .
As for what to do just for November ’ s sake – a month that cries out for cosy nights spent snuggled up on the sofa and warming , hearty meals – why not get ahead and practice the seasonal side recipes we ’ ve gathered from p108 . Or , if you want to wrap up and head out for a comforting plate of food , but aren ’ t
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sure where to go , we ’ ve compiled a selection of the very best places to fill up on top-quality breakfasts and brunches from p103 , which should help sway your decision .
Besides the yuletide hype , we ’ ve got outfit inspiration for every occasion from p132 , a bonus sixth-form education feature starting on p177 , and of course our eight-page roundup of the very best events happening across the county from p15 .
We hope this lovely lot prevents your Christmas prep from becoming a chore , so the whole build up to the big day only adds to the magic of the season and frees up more time for some exciting plans with family and friends .
Please find and follow us on social media – @ insidekent – to let us know what you think of the mag . I ’ m off to get ahead on my Christmas shopping thanks to our bumper annual gift guide starting on p61 , make some unsubtle hints to Mr R , and fight the iK team for the Christmas chocs !
Let the countdown begin Kent !
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