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think we should cut November some slack . Sandwiched between October - a month in which everyone gets excited about the first sights and sounds of autumn ( not least Halloween !) - and December , when Christmas excitement reaches fever pitch and during which everyone forgives the cold weather hoping for seasonal snow , it ’ s a month that can be easily overlooked .
Here at insideKENT however , we ’ re big fans of November – once December arrives , Christmas is merely weeks away , so actually November is a pinnacle month for planning and of course Kent , we ’ ve been busy getting our seasonal organisation on , so you don ’ t have to ! From p51 , dive into our Kentish Christmas special feature to discover the very best yuletide markets across the county , where to find the most festive lights and delights ( most with the chance to meet Santa himself !) and where to source the very best local food and fizz for your Christmas table . You ’ ll also find a very motivating ‘ make ’ and ‘ do ’ spread on how to make the holiday a little more hands-on this year .
November also heralds … drum roll please … The annual iK Christmas Gift Guide - your very own seasonal shopping list . Are you looking for advent calendars , gadgets , decorations , stocking fillers , or presents for pets ? Perhaps you need a little help sourcing something special for babies , kids , friends , family , foodies and everything in between ? Any which way , we have you covered . Read on from p77 for more than 30 pages of festive giftspiration ; an early Christmas present from us to you .
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 find time for some selfcare ? Our Now-vember feature on p154 is a gentle guide on how to live for the moment and embrace the here and now , kicking any anxiety you may be feeling into touch as you do so . Once you ’ re feeling grounded , flick back to our recipe pages for some delicious ‘ savour the flavour ’ ideas to add a bit of zhuzh to your festive feasts - or like me you could just nab a table at our cover star , firepit at Cave Hotel , and let them bring the flavour to your Sunday roast adventures - tempt your tastebuds from page 128 .
If you ’ re not following us on our socials yet (@ insideKENT ), we suggest you put it to the top of your to-do list – the iK GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVEAWAY is stupendous this year and is only one month away !
Until then , Kent !
Sam x
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THIS IS NOT A HOLIDAY ROMANCE CAMILLA ISLEY Boldwood Books Ltd Amazon Price : £ 9.57
Nina Thompson ’ s one Christmas wish is to avoid her brother ’ s handsome but obnoxious best friend , Tristan . When Tristan unexpectedly crashes her family ’ s Christmas , Nina ’ s peaceful holiday plans vanish . Determined to end their rivalry , she braces for one last showdown . Snowed in together , their heated exchanges reveal a different kind of sizzle . In their snow globe of holiday romance , they let their chemistry burn bright , agreeing it ’ s just a secret fling destined to melt with the snow .
This isn ’ t a forever romance … Or is it ? iK BOOK CLUB
25 YEARS OF DISNEY ’ S THE LION KING
Since its London debut in October 1999 , Disney ’ s THE LION KING has delighted audiences young and old with its incredible sets and puppetry , global cast , iconic story and powerful lead performances . Marking its 25th anniversary , the incredible production may have had its first scenic refresh in a quarter of a century yet the cast and crew today remain as passionately committed as ever , best experienced in that opening note of Circle of Life and evident in the emotive , raw performances by Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele ( Rafiki ), Owen Chaponda ( Simba ), Merryl Ansah ( Nala ) and , kindred brothers off stage as well as on , Shaun Escoffery ( Musfasa ) and George Asprey ( Scar ) who have embraced their respective roles for over two decades . Having played to over 19 million theatregoers , THE LION KING remains the bestselling musical in London and should be top of your must-visit or indeed revisit list !
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