insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 01 - March 2015 | Page 4

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• welcome A huge welcome to the very first issue of insideSUSSEX Magazine! was a bird’s nest all the same. Intrigued? You’ll have to read about my incredible getaway to The Bell, Ticehurst (p70) to find out more. Sussex is arguably one of (if not the) best areas of England, with miles of beautiful coastline and rolling countryside, world-class shopping, fresh local food and gourmet restaurants, endless activities and exciting events. Of course I can’t forget to mention Mother’s Day; after all, without mum where would we be? The special day is just around the corner on 15th March, so we’ve put together a selection of gorgeous gifts for all tastes starting on page 77. We’re here to celebrate all this fabulous county has to offer by featuring the best of Sussex every month. And the best part? It’s free! insideSUSSEX will be free to pick up at over 300 distribution locations across the county, and also free to read online. From fashion to food to weekend getaways, insideSUSSEX is your all-encompassing lifestyle guide to getting the most out of Sussex. I truly hope you enjoy the first issue of insideSUSSEX. I’d love to hear your comments, suggestions and ideas about future features. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @insideSUSSEXmag or email us at [email protected]. Our 100-page launch issue is packed full of springtime pleasures, from a day out at the magnificent Bodiam Castle (p60), to garden-inspired fashion (p46), to one of my favourite things in the annual calendar: food & drink festivals. Head over to page 43 for a look at some of the lip-smacking events we’re most looking forward to. Until next month...enjoy! Donna / Editor Just a few weeks ago I was lucky enough to experience an overnight stay in an actual bird’s nest. Tell a lie, it wasn’t occupied by a real bird, but it www.insidesussexmagazine.co.uk @insidesussexmag /insidesussexmag /insidesussex insidesussexmag Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready Feature Writer Lisamarie Lamb Graphic Designers Serlina Boyd, Dave Leo Yogore, Laurence Whymark Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Adam Collier / Alex Perseval / Cathy Jinks / Natalie Keeble Administrative Assistant Kelly Hyham Contributors Gemma Dunn / Samantha G / Luke Yates / National Trust Photography Luke Yates insideSUSSEX Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd 3rd Floor | Queensberry House | Queens Rd | Brighton | BN1 3XF [email protected] | www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact 01273 915110 @hellosideways /hellosideways When you have finished with this magazine, please pass it on to a friend or recycle it. For all editorial enquiries, please email [email protected] For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 07824 882086 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 subject to change and the publisher takes no responsibility for omissions or errors. Publisher is not responsible for any variation in image colour due to printing processes. 4