insideKENT Magazine Issue 43 - October 2015 | Page 8

welcome Thanks to Britain’s ever-dicey climate you may feel like you’ve been in the throes of autumn for some time now; but, if we’re talking officials, the season starts now! From crisp mornings and conker fights to warming foods and fancy dress (try to stick to Halloween!), October is a month to embrace – not to hibernate. If you want proof, just look at our jam-packed events section starting over on page 43. And for the planners amongst us, prepare for this year’s Christmas pantos too (p32). Feeling bold? Dare to turn to page 111 for a run down of Kent’s top Halloween haunts, or cook up your own ghoul fest at home with some of our dinner party ‘delights’ (p68). It doesn’t have to be a pumpkin-hogging holiday, after all. In addition to enjoying all things autumnal, I’ve made a pledge to take back some ‘me time’ in the coming weeks and first on my to-do list was a spot of Raku at Aylesford Pottery (p22) – a rewarding and therapeutic experience! For more tips on how to beat stress and increase happiness, check out our health and wellness section starting on page 84. On another note, I’m extremely sad to announce that this will be my last editor’s welcome for insideKENT. Whilst I move on to pastures new this AW, I leave with the most incredible memories having worked on a brilliant publication, with an amazing team. I shall continue to keep up with all things Kent – if only from the sidelines. Thanks for reading… Stay in touch and let us know what you're up to on Facebook and Twitter @insideKENT. If you have any comments or suggestions, drop us a line at [email protected]. Gemma Dunn - Editor www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk @insidekent /insidekent /insidekent insidekentmagazine Editor Gemma Dunn Feature Writer Lisamarie Lamb Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Laurence Whymark Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Alex Perseval / Sam Jones / Maz Ogden Operations Manager Sam Gottshalk Contributors Visit Kent / Explore Kent / Samantha G / Claire Rother / Paul Nixon Photography Luke Yates -Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready 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]