insideKENT Magazine Issue 48 - March 2016 | Page 8

welcome March is that much anticipated month where we get a sneak preview of the season to come: flowers pop out of the ground by the thousands, the sun peeks through the clouds just a little more often, and we might even see the temperature tip into the upper teens. Woo! Spring is on the way! This year, March also brings with it Easter (slightly earlier than usual), and an annual favourite for lots of ladies across the country: Mother’s Day. If you’re a mama who enjoys a day of pampering, have a look at some of the best places for afternoon tea in Kent on page 53, or see if one of our top Mother’s Day gifts tickles your fancy on page 71. I’ll be spending the day with my three boys, probably making cakes and burgers out of Play-Doh; can’t think of a more perfect way to spend an afternoon. As for Easter, we’ve got you covered – from a gourmet Easter feast (p36) to hot cross buns with a twist (p39), and a smorgasbord of Easter treats to wake up to on the Sunday morning (p50). As usual, Kent doesn’t let us down as far as events are concerned, with plenty of bunny-themed days out to choose from (p33). Whatever your plans, enjoy the month, breathe in the fresh, soon-to-be warm air, and enjoy your chocolate eggs! Stay in touch at [email protected] or on Facebook (/insideKENT) and Twitter (@insideKENT). Happy Mother’s Day! Donna www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk @insidekent /insidekent insidekentmagazine /insidekent Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready Features & Online Editor Lisamarie Lamb Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Laurence Whymark Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Alex Perseval / Andy Hortin Operations Manager Sam Gottshalk Contributors Polly Humphris / Katherine Feddon / Jessica Creed / Samantha G / Luke Yates / David Morgan Explore Kent / RHS / Visit Kent / Paul Nixon / Vicki Lord Photography Luke Yates 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 frie