insideKENT Magazine Issue 78 - September 2018 | Page 8

WELCOME
Looking back, August, though largely
wonderful, is a strange old month. It seems
to play out in fast forward: the end of the
school summer term blending into an annual
family holiday, which then morphs into
typically rainy ‘Great British Summer’ picnics
and culminates in a busy bank holiday that
signals when it’s all over. In a flash. That’s
why I absolutely adore September. It’s always
sunny, the pace is that little bit slower, and
it heralds autumn – my favourite season,
perhaps because my birthday often falls on
its very first day.
September in Kent in glorious – if you fancy
doing something different this month, head
to p19 for 18 pages of fab events to keep the whole family
occupied; check out a wonderful Darenth Valley walk
on p52; and see what’s going on in Rochester in this
month’s Town Spotlight from p47.
with aplomb…paired of course with its best friend, tea.
Head to p57 and you’ll find our guide to the very best
places for tea and cake across the county, and if that
doesn’t give you enough food for thought, read on for
restaurant reviews galore and an interesting autumn
blackberry recipe.
Lastly, let’s not forget our popular bi-annual education
special. Each child is so different and choosing the right
school for them is one of the most important decisions
you’ll make. Turn to p113 for our whopping 40-page
guide to everything education in Kent where you’ll find
information on many of the county’s top schools
alongside news, views and advice from some of the
most eminent teaching professionals.
Please find and follow us on social media (insideKENT)
to let us know what you think of the mag. See you
in October!
Yet another reason why September features so highly
in my good books? The return of the BBC’s The Great
British Bake Off; we’re all obsessed with it here at
insideKENT and to celebrate that we’ve embraced cake
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MY FAVOURITE THINGS THIS MONTH…
EMKO BABEL SERVING STAND
Ooo, we do love a stylish thing or two over here at
insideKENT – especially things that involve entertaining
or food (or both). This serving stand, made from solid ash,
can be used as a dual serving platter, or separated, and can
be flipped over to serve on flat surfaces.
£199, www.vivalagoon.com
NANOPRESSO PORTABLE ESPRESSO MACHINE
If you, like most of us, need an early morning (or mid afternoon)
pick-me-up, try this handy gadget from Wacaco. Practical and
smart, this design-led Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine is
perfect for coffee lovers, allowing you to experiment and try new
flavours, resulting in the ideal espresso for you.
£59.95, www.hurnandhurn.com
LEMANJA ORGANIC REED DIFFUSER
There’s nothing better than returning from work to a house
that smells amazing, and I do love a fresh, unique smell.
This Organic Reed Diffuser in the Lemanja scent is an
exotic oriental citrus fragrance, combining warming Thai
lemongrass, exotic black pepper and sweet basil. Perfect
to help bring in the autumn!
£40, www.wearthlondon.com
ORBITKEY 2.0 PREMIUM LEATHER KEYRING
This has to be one of our fav things ever, not just this month!
Orbitkey designed their keyrings to end all the problems
associated with traditional keyrings – no more jingling, and
no more scratching your precious phone and other items in
your pocket!
£29.69, www.farrar-tanner.co.uk
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