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welcome
April is one of my favourite months of the year, for many different reasons;
most notably for the feeling I get when we’re surprised with taster days of
the summer warmth to come; all the amazing things to do in Kent over
half term; and last but certainly not least: Easter chocolate.
stage to accept their much-deserved awards. Read all about the event
and 2014’s winners on page 65.
If you’re looking for some Easter inspiration, look no further than this
issue of insideKENT. From Easter trails to bunny-themed home décor
and everything in between, this issue is packed full of all things Easter.
And if you, like me, enjoy a bit of chocolate indulgence over the season,
check out page 162 for our 10 Best Chocolate Eggs.
We all know the phrase ‘April showers bring May flowers’, but did you
know that historically in South East England, the month of April has less
rain than nine other months of the year? Though this may be a fact, the
rain will still inevitably get us down in the spring, hence our concentration
on rain-proof fashion this issue. Have a look at our top picks for
waterproof makeup on page 82, and some of our favourite rainy-day
outfits on page 72.
The insideKENT team at the Taste of Kent Awards
On 13th March, the insideKENT team had the privilege of attending the
2014 Taste of Kent Awards - an annual event to celebrate the ‘cream of
the crop’ of Kent’s food and drink. Besides being a great excuse to dress
up in my fanciest garb and do my nails, we enjoyed a three-course
gourmet dinner from The Minnis, and loved seeing the winners take to the
As always, we’d love to hear from you with ideas or comments, so get in
touch at [email protected] or follow us on Facebook,
Twitter and Pinterest @insidekent.
Donna Martin // Editor
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Editor Donna Martin
Publishing Director Adam Ready
Features Editor Gemma Dunn
Design Manager Dave Leo Yogore
Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil
Account Managers Greg Bettles / Cathy Jinks / Alex Perseval
Admi nistrative Assistant Kelly Hyham
Contributors Visit Kent / Explore Kent / Luke Yates / Helen Byrde / Mike Swan / Samantha G / Shaun Curran / Louise Presley-Turner
Photography Luke Yates
Cover photo: © Hever Castle
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