insideKENT Magazine Issue 39 - June 2015 | Page 8

welcome The month of June may mark the official start of 'summer' but it seems Mother Nature just isn't listening. Can someone tell her again? As I'm sure most of you will agree, getting dressed in the morning is like a game of Russian roulette: I'm either sweltering in layers due to a deceiving sky or dodging rain showers in sandals thanks to an unfounded forecast. Two weeks to go! With just weeks to go until I climb Ben Nevis in aid of Demelza's 101, I can confirm I'm feeling nervous, but above all, excited! On that note, I'm off to Spain this June and, for once, I'm actually prepared! If you're counting down the days to your break and need some beach-ready inspiration, check out our holiday beauty essentials (p88) and shop some stylish swimwear on p81. Most importantly, don't miss our 'stay safe in the sun' guide located on p93. Thank you to all who have sponsored Cathy and me so far; as I write this, our Just Giving total is an amazing £1,177. Spending the next few weeks in Kent? There's plenty of fun to be had here too. Check out our Days Out section starting over on p96, where you will find info on the county's outdoor theatre shows, top walks, 2for1 deals, Father's Day events, and more. For a full roundup of the best June happenings, skip to p26. Gemma Dunn - Editor Oriental Hyde Park (p117), it's all here for the taking. And with that, I'm off to eat! As you're flicking through the magazine, you may also notice that there's a huge focus on food: well, there's a reason behind it, and that is that June is our special foodie issue. Starting on p35 – and dotted throughout – we cannot get enough of the stuff. From Kent producers and food-driven businesses, to foodie days out, escapes, al fresco recipes, gadgets and the most amazing gourmet weekend stay at Mandarin www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk If you would like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/ CathyJinks-GemmaDunn. If you have any comments or suggestions, we'd love to hear from you at [email protected]. @insidekent /insidekent /insidekent Alternatively, text 'CJGD99' followed by the amount you wish to donate (£1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10) to 70070. insidekentmagazine Editor Gemma Dunn Feature Writer Lisamarie Lamb Design Manager Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designers Serlina Boyd / Laurence Whymark Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Alex Perseval / Cathy Jinks / Clare Moore Administrative Assistant Kelly Hyham Contributors Visit Kent / Explore Kent / Luke Yates / Samantha G / Vikki Rimmer / Charlie Durban Sarah Redman / Kate Arnold / Roger Holman / Colin Bannister / RHS / National Trust Photography Luke Yates -Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd The Workshop | 32-40 Tontine Street | Folkestone | CT20 1JU [email protected] | www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact 01303 766111 @hellosideways /hellosideways When you have finished with this magazine, please pass it on to a friend or recycle it. For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 01303 766114 or email [email protected] © Copyright 2015. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Neither the publisher nor any other person associated with the production and publication of this magazine make any guarantees, warranties or claims as to the accuracy, currency or truthfulness of any of the contents of this magazine. No part of this magazine may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form without the publisher’s written consent. No responsibility is taken for unsolicited editorial, images or photographs published. While every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and the publisher takes no responsibility for omissions or errors. Publisher is not responsible for any variation in image colour due to printing processes. 8