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this JUNE we are...
RAISING A GLASS TO KENT’ S BEST VINEYARDS AT …
WINE GARDEN OF ENGLAND’ S SUMMER CELEBRATION 2026
Join the Wine Garden of England for their Summer Celebration on Saturday 6 June in the picturesque surroundings of The Castle, Westenhanger. Discovering nine local wine producers from across the county from Chapel Down and Balfour Winery to Biddenden Vineyard. Receive complimentary tote bags filled with goodies along with free wine tastings available across all nine producers allowing you to be immersed in Kentish wine at its finest.
Wine tasting tents will close at 6pm, transforming into an evening of live music with a variety of food stalls available and a bespoke bar serving wine throughout the day. Look out for us, too at our special insideKENT pop up! Limited tickets are available from £ 45pp.
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MELANIE JOHNSSON DESIGNER melanie @ sidewaysmedia. co. uk
Originally from France, I moved from London to Kent over eight years ago and I haven’ t looked back. I fell in love with Margate, its creative energy and its ever-growing food scene. Being by the sea is healing and inspiring at the same time, and it has helped me develop my creative practice, too. When I’ m not art directing, designing or illustrating, you’ ll find me swimming, surfing or kitesurfing around the Isle of Thanet.
I also love martial arts and yoga, which I do locally. The thing I love most about Kent, though, is the people and friends I’ ve made; from chefs and nurses to photographers and sports instructors, everyone here has found a little slice of( sunny) heaven they wouldn’ t trade for anything.
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TOP ACTIVITY ALCHEMY MARTIAL ARTS
I started training in jiu-jitsu a few months ago and it’ s been both very hard and very fun. I’ m now also taking my five-year-old daughter to train because I believe it’ s an essential skill! I recommend this sport to anyone wanting to push themselves out of their comfort zone.
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TOP FOOD THE GOOD EGG
I won’ t stop telling people about The Good Egg and their delicious Middle Eastern-inspired food. Try their mushroom reuben- a delicious pitta stuffed with braised oyster mushrooms, kraut, crispy onions and Russian dressing- and finish things off with their tasty tahini and halva chocolate brownie for a sweet treat.
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TOP SHOP ON A WHIM
Brought to life by my friends Anna and Will, this whimsical Margate shop is a super cute treasure trove of gifts, jewellery, cards, bath and body products, magazines, scents and stationery- it’ s full of magic and the most beautiful and original curation, if you ask me.
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