insideKENT Magazine Issue 96 - March 2020 | Page 10
WELCOME
Anyone else feel like they’ve been
picked up, spun around and blown full
force into March?
But here we are! We’ve battled Ciara and Dennis,
made it through the gales, horizontal rain and floods,
and are now poised and ready for that little glimmer
of seasonal change that indicates the start of spring.
If like me you’d be quite happy to hole up at home
and wait for the sunshine, you’ll be pleased to know
that March is National Bed Month! Yes that’s right,
a whole 31 days dedicated to raising awareness of
the importance of a comfortable bed and a good
night’s sleep. So it’s only right that we’ve dedicated
this issue to helping you catch some quality zzz.
Find out how to make 2020 your year of sleep from
p92; indulge in stress free sleep with the help of
Champneys Eastwell Manor; discover the latest
bedroom trends; learn how to pick the perfect
mattress and the perfect pillow; finish off your sleep-
inducing abode with this season’s must-have new
bedding; and then lounge, chill and relax in our
pick of dream-inducing lounge and nightwear on
p78. And if you need some bedtime reading, we’ve
even highlighted the iK team’s top reads, in honour
of world book day, on p28!
Rested, refreshed and ready for action? Then why
not make a start on your spring garden on p115, or
head out to our Town Spotlight star Maidstone,
to discover all the market town has to offer?
Find all the must see, must shop and must eat
hotspots from p33. And ensure you venture out to
one of the incredible events taking place in Kent
this month - find out more from p15.
This time of year may also be the start of your school
decision-making journey. We are proud of our first
Education Special Feature of the year, sponsored
by Whitehead Monckton and featuring our cover
star, Sutton Valence School. Starting on p127 we
have all you need to make an educated decision on
education in Kent; from positive first steps in nursery;
preparing for prep school; choosing a secondary
school; and even starting university applications; we
have it all. As well as profiles on Kent’s leading
schools, creative education providers and child
mental health support. In fact we have dedicated
space to highlighting how early intervention at home
is key to supporting the wellbeing and mental health
of our children on p148 - it is good to talk.
Of course March is also the month that we celebrate
women too!
Get body positive, with advice from Kent-based
personal trainer and women’s fitness advocate
Hannah Matthews on p85.
Celebrate the most important woman in your
life this Mother’s Day. We’ve rounded up a host
of activities, recipes to impress and showcase the
top gifts around, including those must-
have #madeinKent; starting on p45 – because Mums
deserve it!
Kent’s Women in Business will be celebrated at the
KWIB Awards on March 6th; you can read some
inspirational stories a bout Kent women who are
bossing it in business on p165.
THROWBACK - ME AND MY MAMA - THE STRONGEST
WOMAN I KNOW
And of course there is International Women’s Day
on 8th March.
This year’s theme is #EachforEqual and in light of
so much negativity, sad times and the need for
change, I for one will be celebrating women’s
achievements this year.
Talk, champion and be kind Kent.
Editor
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Publisher Adam Ready Editor Samantha Ready Features Editor Sara Stephen Features & Online Content Editor Lisamarie Lamb
Features Writer Kerry Foster Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Lorna Morris Graphic Designer Kareena Ross-Cumming
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Administration Manager & Fashion Editor Karlene Gannon Intern Sarah Adiapa Contributors Champneys at Eastwell Manor, Chris Ward,
Dare to Differ, Hannah Matthews, Kelli Waldock, Lorraine Icke, Steve Jacobs, Visit Maidstone, West Kent Mind Cover © Sutton Valence School
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