WELCOME
SUMMER'S HERE!
CHEERS TO SUNSHINE AND BBQS..
Try and think of a summer song
that includes negative lyrics…I bet
you can’t. Gershwin had it right way
back in the 1930s when he proclaimed
“the livin’ is easy”; even Will Smith hit
the nail on the head with his 90’s
smash, Summertime – summer is
indeed the time to ‘sit back and
unwind’.
And what better way to embrace this
easy livin’ than by throwing the
ultimate summer garden party? We’ve
taken all of the stress out of the
organisation – from the invites,
essentials and what to eat and drink,
and even thrown in a few extra hints
and tips to help your soiree go off without a hitch
(p147). If all of that still sounds like too much of a
faff, head for the warm weather and the great
outdoors with our guide to Kent’s very best
beaches, parks and sunshine attractions from p84
– places that are plentiful across our celebrated
county and where people flock from far and wide,
for their summer holidays, but that we’re lucky
enough to live beside.
Elsewhere in the mag, our whopping 36-page Visit
Kent special should inspire all sorts of days and
nights out (p48), you can get a feel for the wellness
trends with serious staying power on p133, and
our food and drink section is bursting at the seams
with a generous portion of our favourite local
restaurants with views (p98).
Whether you’re partying, heading to the
beach, or checking out a new restaurant, have
fun in the (fingers crossed…) sun. Find and follow
us on Twitter (insideKENT) to let us know what
you’re up to.
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MY FAVOURITE THINGS THIS MONTH…
RHEA’S DAYS OF THE WEEK ,
£5.99, www.facebook.com/Rheas-Days-Of-The-Week-166672873979661/
A self-published, first book from talented children’s author, Shelley Lyra Evans, Rhea’s
Days of the Week is an instantly engaging read aimed at 2-5 year olds that not only helps
with teaching days of the week, but also in showing young children the importance of
facing fears, being creative, using their boundless imagination, sharing and being confident
and proud of who they are. Beautifully illustrated by brilliant illustrator, Darren Baxter,
whose colourful pictures showcase the story perfectly while capturing the attention of
young listeners, this is a really imaginative and inspiring read and a must for any young
child’s book collection.
AETHER CABINET PULLS IN SATIN BRONZE ,
£115, http://hautedeco.com/
Never did I think I’d find myself falling for a cabinet
pull, but the inverted pyramid design of this sculptural
knob just draws the eye in…beautiful. Can also be
ordered in polished gold and antique bronze.
CARTHY & BLACK YORKSHIRE LEMON GIN CREAM LIQUEUR , £11.95, www.31dover.com
Created by two proud Yorkshiremen who wanted to give the rest of the UK a taste of what their
glorious heartland has to offer, Carthy & Black Yorkshire Lemon Gin Cream Liqueur doesn’t instantly
sound like something that will be de licious, but it really is! Made with the freshest, silky smooth
cream, sourced only from Paynes Dairies’ happiest cows, and Harrogate's own Slingsby Gin, it’s a
decadent post-dinner treat and a fab addition to creamy cocktails.
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