insideKENT Magazine Issue 85 - April 2019 | Page 12

WELCOME We all know the phrase ‘April showers bring May flowers’ , but historically in England, April gets far less rain than most other months of the year. Although temperatures might hover around 11 or 12 degrees, less rain means more time outdoors, and there’s nothing I love more than time spent outside in Kent. To celebrate the arrival of spring, this month you can explore some of Kent’s best gardens (p45), get on the green at one of the county’s most spectacular golf courses (p55), or check out many of the Garden of England’s most fabulous days out in our 26-page Visit Kent special feature (starting on p67). Of course we wouldn’t leave you hangin’ when it comes to events – there’s plenty to do this month, especially when it comes to celebrating that fluffy little guy called the Easter Bunny (starting on p19). In March, we had the privilege of attending the 15th annual Taste of Kent Awards at the Kent Event Centre, celebrating the best-of-the-best in food and drink across the county. From Restaurant of the Year (congrats to The Small Holding!) to Tastiest Juice (three cheers for Biddenden!), the categories cover everything from fine dining to best soft fruit, and all of the winners this year are more than deserving of their accolades (p100). How’re those New Year’s resolutions coming along? I know, I know, they’re old news (they’ve been old news for three months). If all of your grand plans have fallen by the wayside, fear not – you can still make positive changes. Check out page 120 for some ideas to change your life just an hour at a time. Whatever’s on your agenda, we hope you make time to enjoy the fresh Kentish air this April. We’d love to hear from you with feature ideas and feedback – get in touch at [email protected] or stay in the loop on social media @insidekent. Donna Creative & Editorial Director www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready Features & Online Editor Lisamarie Lamb Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Laurence Whymark Senior Account Manager Greg Bettles Account Manager Jerry Barrett Operations Manager Samantha Ready Contributors Sarah Greene / Greg Mayne Photography Ap-Art Photography Cover London Golf Club insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd, The Panorama, Park Street, Ashford, Kent TN24 8DF www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact [email protected] or 01233 226240 For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 01233 226519 or email [email protected] © Copyright 2019. 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. 12