insideKENT Magazine Issue 92 - November 2019 | Page 12

WELCOME Here it is, not only November, but a new chapter, and I’m not talking about the post-Brexit-deadline outcome, (mainly because at the time of going to press we were still none the wiser..!), but to a new chapter at insideKENT magazine - and with it a new editor! Having gone to school in West Wickham, started my managerial career in Beckenham to my present day life - living, working and raising my family in our wonderful county, I have seen first hand what makes Kent great! Having worked for insideKENT for five years I am honoured and privileged to take the helm, not only to be producing Kent’s best (and only!) county-wide, free- to-read, luxury lifestyle magazine, but to be working with the truly dedicated and creative bunch of people that bring you our fabulous magazine each month. And what a month to start! For autumn is fast rushing by, fireworks are almost over, and that can only mean one thing… We have been on full-on-festive mode in the office (too early for Christmas songs? sorry-not-sorry sales team!) for… Christmas is coming! So for your Christmas planning ease and excitement our November issue is jam-packed with all things Christmas. Wanting to get festive but not sure where to start? We’ve found the perfect events for your Christmas days (and nights!) out diaries; plan a show-stopping Christmas party night p48 , and book some must-do events from our handy what’s-on guide on p65. Christmas planning means one thing SHOPPING! Whether you love it (which I do!) or loathe it (yes you Mr ‘Panic-Buy-On-Christmas-Eve’ Ready!) we have made life easy with our full-to-the-brim 2019 Christmas Gift Guide. From p81 we have 25 pages of this year’s top gift picks, from food to gadgets, toys to toiletries, and everything in between. We have scoured the shelves to find you some inspiration for the perfect pressie for her, him and the kids; and you may even find something for yourself. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve even produced you a handy guide of where to shop, so check out p75 for everywhere from Kent’s bright department stores to one-off markets. Not one for cooking on the big day? Then we have found some amazing menus for dining out on Christmas Day & Boxing Day on p55. And if you are a true foodie then don’t wait until Christmas for a fine meal out, find inspiration from our monthly food reviews. This issue includes the never-fails-to-impress The Dog at Wingham on p114. Perhaps all this talk of Christmas already has you running for the hills? Why not head to the Downs instead and book yourself a true me-time escape at the glorious South Lodge Hotel & Spa, you can read about our stay on p141. Right... I’m off to blow away the (Halloween) cobwebs, with a wintery walk inspired by Explore Kent on p44 and celebrate my first issue with a milkshake with my littlest dude! We’re a social bunch so let us know what you get up to this November and how your Christmas planning is going - find us insidekent/insideKENT Editor www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk Publisher Adam Ready Editor Samantha Ready Features Editor Sara Stephen Features & Online Content Writer Lisamarie Lamb Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Lorna Morris Senior Account Manager Greg Bettles Account Manager Jerry Barrett Account Manager Nadene Weed Account Manager Anna Lockyer Administration Manager Karlene Gannon Contributors Explore Kent, Craig Pilkington, Rick Schofield Cover © The Malthouse Theatre, Canterbury 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 226519 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