insideKENT Magazine Issue 80 - November 2018 | Page 8

WELCOME
OUT FOR DINNER
WITH MY FAMILY
MAKING THE
MOST OF
AUTUMN’S CRISP
EVENINGS.
‘Fail to prepare, prepare to
fail’ is the saying we’re
abiding by this issue. Please
forgive us – we know you’re
probably still trying to resist a
late night rummage in your
kids’ Halloween booty and that
Bonfire Night is just around the
corner too, but Christmas, in all
of its party, panto and gift-
buying glory, is on the near
horizon, so, even though it’s
‘only’ November, we’ve made
a pretty big deal of it to help you
avoid any last-minute panics.
Our ever-popular gift guide dominates the glossy pages
ahead of you and actually, we’re pretty proud of it –
covering everything from presents for the special him
or her in your life to what to buy babies, new mums
and even pets, we’ve also rounded up the very best
advent calendars available and put together a choice
selection of stocking fillers for all ages. Turn to page 89
to be wowed by our thoroughness…we’re positive you’ll
thank us once you have your shopping done and dusted
with weeks to spare.
Christmas prep shouldn’t be a chore, and the whole
build up to the big day only adds to the magic of the
season if you’ve got some quality time planned with
family and friends. Pick your panto from p75, choose
where to don your dancing shoes and party from p58,
and, if you’re done with peeling spuds and sprouts, why
not pass the buck to a professional and get waited on
hand and foot? There are more pubs and restaurants
than ever offering festive feasts this Christmas and
Boxing Day…flick to page 67 to make your choice.
Besides the yuletide hype, we’ve got getaways galore
from p169, a bonus education feature starting on p183
and some brilliant date night ideas to help you reignite
the romance in your relationship from p49. We hope
this lovely lot keeps you occupied for a while.
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MY FAVOURITE THINGS THIS MONTH…
MORPHER FLAT FOLDING HELMET , £109.99, www.thefowndry.com
Introducing Morpher, the world's first lightweight flat-folding
cycling helmet, that can be conveniently stashed in a bag, backpack
or briefcase. This ingenious design, made by one of the world’s
leading helmet manufacturers, it’s just as safe as a traditional rigid
brain bucket, but pancakes for ultimate convenience and
portability. Folding and unfolding in an instant, it features a
magnetic clasp for a comfortable fit, has excellent ventilation
making it suitable for use in all weather conditions and surpasses
all relevant safety standards.
THE FAKEAWAY MANUAL ,
£22.99,
https://haynes.com/en-
gb/fakeaway-manual
Written by Irish-born food
stylist and writer, Fergal
Connolly, who’s worked as
a chef at hotels and
restaurants around the
world, this brilliant book is
all about recreating your
favourite takeaway dishes
at home. Detailing a
dazzling, global array of the
nation’s most popular
takeaways and street food,
it crosses the contemporary
and the traditional with a
collection of outstanding
recipes that will withstand
the fashions of food and
time and taste amazing too!
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MARGRETE GOTYE
COLLAGEN FIRMING
HYDRATION MASK ,
£24 for 5,
www.margretegotye.co.uk
A European skincare brand,
Margrete Gotye is a
collection of over 40 beauty
formulas combining the
ancient methods of
extraction and preservation
of natural, herbal
ingredients. This Collagen
Firming Hydration Mask is
a product specially
designed for dry
and sensitive skin types,
which infuses skin-healing
hydration for an instant lift
and renewed radiance.