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Britain can be a bit ‘ weather and politics ’ at times , then suddenly , between scattered showers , when the sun does start to shine , it radiates a unifying light and we all seem to forget our worries and head out for a much-needed dose of vitamin D . There are plenty of ways to get out into the elements across Kent , all of which are surprisingly accessible . Welcome to our bumper Summer Staycation issue !
Perhaps your idea of embracing summer ’ s warming sun involves heading out on the water ; whether you choose to paddle along our award-winning coastline , hit the beach armed with a bucket and spade , or hurtle headfirst into some adrenaline-inducing watersports , we have you covered – Seas the Day ( see what we did there ?); Take to the Waves ; and Kent ’ s Best Beaches are just a few of the inspirational features you ’ ll find in this month ’ s extended Days Out section .
As soon as you ’ ve had a read of the enormous number of exciting pursuits that our abundantly coastal county offers , what are the chances you ’ ll want to extend your day out and make a staycation of it ? Covering everything from a selection of gorgeous Homefrom-Home Stays equipped with everything you could need for a comfortable minibreak to Kent ’ s Award-Winning Abodes , each adorned with numerous accolades , read on from p64 and take your pick from the cream of the crop .
For some , warmer weather awakens an unrealistic pressure to look ‘ summer ready ’ from top to toe – blasting outdated myths on diets , diet culture and body image , our Rescue Me ! health and wellness feature is an eye-opening and reassuring expose on why this is all nonsense courtesy of Kent local Chloe Thomas , a contributor who shares her tips on ditching unrealistic expectations and how simply getting out for a walk is exercise enough to keep your mind and body healthy .
We couldn ’ t possibly forget food and drink – two things that go hand in hand with sunshine and socialising . Starting with a roundup of some gloriously nostalgic Beside the Seaside recipes for you to recreate at home , this month we look into our centuries-old love affair with the humble cuppa , letting you know where you can grab the best tea in town , and lift the lid on The Garden Room at Port Lympne ’ s new delicious summer menu .
Don ’ t forget to find and follow us on our socials - @ insideKENT – and let us know what you think of the mag . I ’ m off to the beach … See you there , Kent !
Sam x
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BANG TO RIGHTS JO BAVINGTON-JONES The Conrad Press www . jobavingtonjones . co . uk Price : £ 10.99 iK BOOK CLUB
Written by praised Kentish author , Jo Bavington-Jones , the eagerly anticipated sequel to The Write Way to Die , Bang to Rights is a fast-paced and blackly comic tale which sees the return of amateur detectives Amy and Jenny , hot on the trail of a killer once more when a new batch of bodies starts appearing around the town ’ s art installations . Did they get the wrong man the previous summer ? There ’ s only one way to find out …
BATTLEKART , SITTINGBOURNE
Offering the chance to step inside a life-size video game , BattleKart has come to the UK with its very first opening right here in Kent !
Bringing together the world of indoor karting and gaming , thanks to augmented reality technology and electric karts , teams of two to 12 drivers can bump , dodge and race their way to victory , combining the physical thrill of karting with the strategy of video gaming , playing iconic games such as BattleSnake , BattlePool and the incredible BattleColor as part of a six game offering .
BattleKart Sittingbourne is based at Hooks Hole Farm , Chestnut Street , Borden , and is open from noon to 10pm from Monday to Thursday , and from 9am to 10pm on Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays .
www . battlekart . com / en / sittingbourne
Fever-Tree ’ s Cocktail Mixers are the perfect solution for effortless summer hosting , designed to make bar-quality drinks a breeze . £ 4.50 ; available at Tesco , Sainsbury ’ s , Waitrose & Ocado
Transport yourself to Galicia with one sip of the fresh and intense Mar de Frades Albariño with notes of wildflowers , eucalyptus , mint and tropical fruit . RRP £ 17 , Tesco
Neutrogena ®’ s new Hydro Boost Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 is your # NeuBFF that you can ’ t be without this summer .
RRP £ 16.50 , Boots
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