insideKENT Magazine Issue 52 - July 2016 | Page 8

welcome I don’t want to linger on the weather (how boring), but seriously, what is with this weather!? That’ll do… rant over. Receiving insideKENT through my letterbox each month is always an exciting event; partly because I’m desperate to make sure there aren’t any embarrassing headline typos, but mostly because I love holding the magazine in my hand, flipping through each page, reading the features like your average Kent resident would. No matter how long I work on insideKENT, I will always dearly love uncovering more of the amazing places and people within our county. One Kentish resident I’m particularly amazed with this month is artist Robbie Graham (p23). Robbie’s wildlife paintings are truly astonishing – I dare you to not be blown away by his talent. Speaking of talent, the Olympics are right around the corner, being held in Rio de Janeiro from 5th to 21st August. The South East boasts its fair share of Olympic athletes – read about them and find out all about the history of the games starting on page 41. This month we’ve also covered some of my personal favourites: all things vintage (p77 & p128); BBQs and al fresco dining (p65 & p133); and Kent’s top beaches (p119). If the clouds decide to part at some point this summer, I can’t wait to pack a picnic and head down to the seaside. What are your plans this month? If you’re stuck for ideas, don’t fret – we have plenty. From a day out at The Beaney in Canterbury (p27), to Ashford’s best free festival (p31) to one of Visit Kent’s many attractions (starting on p85), there’s always something to do in the Garden of England. Wherever you decide to go, and whatever you decide to do, make the most of it. Let us know what you’re up to on Facebook and Twitter @insideKENT – see you next month! Donna www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk @insidekent /insidekent /insidekent insidekentmagazine 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 Senior Account Manager Greg Bettles Account Managers Alex Perseval / Andy Hortin / Lisa Gower Operations Manager Samantha Ready Contributors Polly Humphris / Visit Kent / Luke Yates / Alex Davies / Sarah Green / Vikki Rimmer / Paul Nixon Photography Luke Yates / Vikki Rimmer 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