insideKENT Magazine Issue 38 - May 2015 | Page 8

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• welcome I don't want to alarm anybody, but it's May. Yes, May! I don't know where the time has gone or how this has happened; all I know is that we're five months in and summer 2015 is just around the corner. Cue the panic! Ben Nevis is nearing! My Ben Nevis climb in aid of Demelza's 101 challenge is now just over a month away and that can only mean one thing: more stair runs, extra walking miles, and less lazy Sundays. Just the other day I was 'enlightened' with the three rules of mountaineering: "It’s always further than it looks. It's always taller than it looks. And it's always harder than it looks." *Panic face* As the longer days, lighter evenings and, dare I say it, warmer climes take hold, it's time to get off that sofa, ditch the residual winter layers and start planning. And what better excuse for a little spring fun than two bank holidays? Read up on some of Kent's best events over on page 49, and for the festivalgoers amongst us, don't miss our annual round up over on page 57. This month, we're also focussing on our county's thriving art scene – and with good reason. From a packed gallery directory (p34) to shopping in the Creative Quarter (p37); Folkestone Artworks (p38); Dreamland's relaunch (p24); and those talented residents who have transformed their art into business (p143), there's a whole lot to celebrate. But it doesn't stop there. Unlimited to gallery walls and exhibitions, the essence of art traverses into our homes (p116), our food (p66), and even the great outdoors (p42). Gemma Dunn - Editor Stay in touch by joining us on Facebook and Twitter @insideKENT. If you have any comments or suggestions, we'd love to hear from you at [email protected]. Feeling inspired? I certainly am; and with that, I'm off to plan a fabulous – and hopefully sun-filled – few weeks. Until next time! www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk @insidekent /insidekent /insidekent With that said, if you would like to show your support and help insideKENT's account manager, Cathy Jinks, and me raise funds, please donate at www.justgiving.com/CathyJinksGemmaDunn. Alternatively, text our unique code – CJGD99 – followed by the amount you wish to donate (£1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10) to 70070. insidekentmagazine Editor Gemma Dunn Feature Writer Lisamarie Lamb Design Manager Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designers Serlina Boyd / Laurence Whymark Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Alex Perseval / Cathy Jinks / Clare Moore Administrative Assistant Kelly Hyham Contributors Explore Kent / Visit Kent / RHS / Luke Yates / Samantha G / Anne Lewis / Rick Schofield Photography Luke Yates -Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready Front cover: Pablo Bronstein’s Beach Hut in the Style of Nicholas Hawksmoor, 2014, part of Folkestone Artworks at Folkestone seafront insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd The Workshop | 32-40 Tontine Street | Folkestone | CT20 1JU [email protected] | www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact 01303 766111 @hellosideways /hellosideways When you have finished with this magazine, please pass it on to a friend or recycle it. For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 01303 766114 or email [email protected] © Copyright 2015. 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. 8