2012 has come and gone; it’s time to pack up the Christmas decorations and start planning for an amazing 2013! First and foremost, the insideKENT crew want to say a huge Happy New Year to our readers. We’ve enjoyed every minute of producing insideKENT in 2012, and have some fantastic things in store for 2013. We wish each and every one of you health, wealth and happiness! I feel obliged to mention New Year’s resolutions; it’s just what you talk about in January, isn’t it? Maybe this is the year to give New Year’s resolutions a rest - who’s with me? This year I plan on taking small steps to reach my goals, rather than start the year with giant tasks I know I could never complete. I’ll start by eating more veg and less cake. Speaking of cake, it seems the hobby of baking is taking the UK by storm thanks to television shows like The Great British Bake Off. I have to admit, I’ve jumped on the baking bandwagon myself. Check out page 58 for some of our favourite baking tips, equipment and recipes.
Feel like you need a holiday after all the Santa-induced stress? Spend a night away at the beautiful Lodge at Prince’s in Sandwich (p74), or perhaps let your hair down for a night in London and stay at the luxurious Waldorf Hilton Hotel (p76). For those of you that need a real holiday, far from the cold and rain of Kent, a trip to warm and sunny Cyprus might be in order (p78). And here we go again, giving up control, letting our readers choose the main features for our next issue! Our March/April issue of insideKENT is our Readers’ Choice issue, where you vote for the cover star, motors review, competition and more. Have a look on page 112 to find out what’s in the running and how you can vote. Have ideas for insideKENT, or any comments or questions? Don’t be a stranger! Get in touch at insidekent@sidewaysmedia.co.uk or connect with us on Twitter and Facebook. Here’s to a spectacular 2013!
OK, off the subject of cake already - I have weight to lose! If you need some motivation like me, have a look at our fashion feature on page 29, full of outfits that sparkle and lingerie to die for. Eating more veg and less cake might help me look a million dollars in that gorgeous Diva Sophia dress! Were any of you lucky enough to get hitched recently? It’s that time of year when love is in the air, with Valentine’s Day around the corner and wedding planning in full force. We’ve got you covered for both in this issue of insideKENT, with lots of fabulous gifts for your other half (p40 and 114), romantic days out in Kent (p72) and a special 18-page wedding supplement featuring the hottest wedding gowns, hen and stag dos, colour trends, wedding venues and more (p81).
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