insideKENT Magazine Issue 40 - July 2015 | Page 8

welcome July is here; it's hotting up (well, kinda!), and the good ol' British summer as we know it is in full swing! Set to be a scorcher – at least in the events department – Kent is bursting with more al fresco happenings (p33) and inspiring days out (p87) than your diary will allow. Gemma 1 – Ben Nevis 0 For those of you who have been following me in the lead up to my Ben Nevis trek in aid of Demelza's 101 challenge, I would just like to declare that 'Cathy and I DID IT'! The trick, therefore, is to pick well. At the top of our hit list is annual favourite: the spectacular Leeds Castle Classical Concert. Celebrating its 37th year come 11th July, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The Definitive Rat Pack are just two of the acts signed up to entertain the crowds. And last month, I was lucky enough to catch up with the latter for, well...a natter. Read insideKENT's exclusive interview with the charming trio over on page 26. After months of training and repeating 'it's just a large hill', we took on the mountain with 63 fellow trekkers and won. Having raised £1,500 of the current £72,000 total; and having shared the most rewarding experience, I couldn't be prouder. If you're attending and planning a feast of sorts, fill your hamper with delights from our perfect picnic recipes (p55) and Kentish summer tipples feature (p45); as per, I'll be the one swaying to "Land of Hope and Glory" with a flag, quiche and Prosecco in hand. Taking a more exotic trip in the upcoming break? Don't miss our beach style guide starting on page 63, travel bag picks (p133) and – safety first – essential holiday first aid kit (p81). I'll certainly be taking note as to not impair my fun, summer plans! And the most shocking element: I would do it again. You heard it here first! Read about the challenge in full in insideKENT's August edition. Gemma Dunn - Editor Let me know what you're up to 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]. www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk @insidekent /insidekent /insidekent 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 / Jamie Watkins Administrative Assistant Kelly Hyham Contributors Visit Kent / Visit Thanet / RHS / Luke Yates / Samantha G / Vikki Rimmer / Shaun Curran / Daniel Kennedy / Paul Nixon Photography Luke Yates -Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready Cover photo Broadstairs at sunset 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 sub