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Hurrah for June ! That rainbow-filled month that will not only put to bed the ridiculous seesaw swing month of May - 31 days that veered chaotically from brilliant sunshine bank holidays to brutalist grey drizzle - but will do so with a flash of colour , a dash of diva and a whole heap of creative , inspirational happiness .
It ’ s no surprise that we LOVE our June issue of insideKENT , not only because it ’ s our annual arts issue - one that explodes from the pages with stories of performance , music , arts , poetry , literature , exhibitions , festivals , shows and more , but more so as by filling your ( and our own ) creative cup we also plunge headlong into brighter days , a sunnier outlook and a refreshed appreciation and acknowledgement of all things that make us happy and proud .
Throughout these pages we are proud to showcase some of Kent ’ s very best creative endeavours , artistic inspiration and disruptive movers , including our cover star the incredible Turner Contemporary , who truly put Kent on the Arts Map !
We also bring you the very best of Kent ’ s Pride activities , delve into the art of brewing , showcasing Kent ’ s Top Taprooms in the process , and sashay into the art of grazing too - letting you bring your culinary creativity to your kitchen or garden ( c ’ mon sunshine !) tables this summer .
Wanting to bring the arts vibe home ? Be sure to check out our Power of Print interiors trends . Or , if you ’ re seeking travel with a side of culture vulture thrown in , we bring you all you need to know to explore arts-centric Mons and the laid-back New Smyrna Beach too .
Practising what we preach , the iK team , in keeping with our Year of Yes promise , joined a fabulous life drawing class with Simply Life Drawing . Clearly there is no end to our creative talents … well , for Jerry at least - the rest of us not so much ! Definitely look to add a class , gallery visit or performance to your June diary - you ’ ll thank us later !
Remember Kent , just add glitter and rainbows - it ’ ll brighten your day and hide a multitude of sins !
Sam x
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READING ... iK BOOK CLUB
MURDER AT THE ALLOTMENT ( A WHITSTABLE PEARL MYSTERY ) JULIE WASSMER Constable www . hachette . co . uk Price : £ 9.99
The tenth book in the acclaimed book series come TV drama , follow the tale of Pearl Nolan at her peaceful coastal allotment where she cultivates special ingredients for her restaurant , The Whitstable Pearl , which is transformed into a battlefield when the out of towners come to Whitstable … A gripping Kentish tale full of anticipation and captivating twists .
BIRD & BLEND TEA CO .’ S NEW CANTERBURY STORE
Independent tea company Bird & Blend Tea Co ., known for their innovative flavours , have launched an exciting new Canterbury store . Open now , the store showcases its range of teas including a brand new limited edition flavour created exclusively for Canterbury , ‘ Cup & Chaucer ’, the largest matcha tea range that can be found in the UK , alongside a wide range of tea tools and a takeaway tea bar . The store is even set to run its own award-winning Mixology Workshops .
Find Bird & Blend Tea Co . at 13 Parade , Canterbury , Kent CT1 2SG .
www . birdandblendtea . com
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