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What a day at the Kent Business Show in Ashford 🚀 Huge shoutout to everyone who swung by for a chat with #teamsideways Adam, Sam, Jerry, Karlene & Jade 🫶🏻 Whether we talked content, print, creativity, LED banners or just had a laugh, it was great to meet so many brilliant Kent businesses 🙌 We love what we do at Sideways, and days like this make it even better. If we missed you, don’t be a stranger… drop us a message 📧📲 . . . #kentbusiness #hellosideways #creative

When we give, we gain. IWD 2026’s Give To Gain Campaign is all about generosity and collaboration. When you give, support for women increases. And when women thrive, we ALL rise. Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world. This month, #teamsideways via #insideKENT has given space to recognise impactful Kent businesswomen, has gifted editorial to showcase female chefs, and given yet more creative internship opportunities to women looking to break into the creative industries, championed by our editor and MD Sam Ready What will you Give to Gain gender equality? #iwd #internationalwomensday #womeninbusiness #kentwomen #celebrate

HELLO 2026 👋🏻🥂🍾  Hurrah for a brand-new year and a brand-new issue of iK! 📖 Team iK are all ready to whisk you through another 12 months of the everything that’s the Best of Kent® courtesy of your fave Kent mag: which for 2026 features some fresh pages, fresh plans and that quiet (or not-so-quiet) determination to make your year ahead a really good one 🗺️ We’re starting you off in newness and wellness-focused style with our guide to Kent’s Top New Picks for 2026 and have curated your start to your very own Life Fix 2026 with some great suggestions for a health-focused reset too📍 Whether you’re looking for the best days out in Kent, some wellness wanderlust, tastebud tempting food, inspiring interiors and all of the latest stories from across the county, insideKENT’s January issue is your perfect prescription for mind, body and soul 🧘🏻🎾 Happy New Year, Kent 🫶🏻 . . . #bestofkent #insideKENT #2026

Celebrating an end to a massive year with #teamsideways 🥂🍾🎄 From hosting our very first @kentweddingawards back in January, to @insidekent celebrating its fifteenth birthday over the summer, and finally launching our brand-new venture @wedinkentmag just this month 📖🎉 In what’s been an incredibly tough year for so many small business owners, I’m beyond grateful for this amazing team and their hard work, support and dedication (A few faces missing also) 👏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻 Adam & Sam x

Sixteen Christmases and counting 🎄✨ We celebrated our 16th Christmas in style at the beautiful & luxurious Eastwell Manor 🎁 Set within the grandeur of the Bishop of Bayeux Suite, the afternoon unfolded just as a Christmas celebration should, bubbles flowing on arrival, crafted cocktails and a truly indulgent Christmas dinner served in elegant surroundings 🥂🍾 Add in presents, plenty of laughter and a sense of shared achievement it was the perfect way to toast an amazing year in one of Kent’s most impressive settings 🎁 A BIG thank you to all the team @eastwellmanor 👏🏻 👏🏻 . . . . . #eastwellmanor #christmas #insidekent #bestofkent

Kent’s New Wedding Magazine + Directory Has Arrived Planning your perfect Kent wedding starts here... Wed IN Kent brings you everything you need to inspire, plan and celebrate your big day from stunning venues and award-winning suppliers to the freshest trends and heartfelt real weddings 💍 Every issue is filled with: ✨ Real Weddings from couples who have wed right here in Kent ✨ Expert Q&As and insider advice from industry leaders ✨ The latest fashion, beauty and styling trends ✨ A Directory Guide to Kent’s most beautiful venues and trusted suppliers ✨ Inspiration to help you create a day that feels truly your own Start your Kent love story with us 💕 Cover Image @theoldkentbarn 📸 @olegs_samsonovs Subscribe today for your dedicated copy. Link in bio ⬆️ . . . #WedINKent #weddings #kentwedding

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!! insideKENT is turning 15! 🎉 🎂🥂🍾 This month, the team at iKHQ is in full birthday mode as we mark this monumental milestone. From our early days of big ideas and bigger dreams to becoming Kent’s biggest (and if we may say, best) luxury lifestyle magazine, it’s been an unforgettable journey ✨ From exclusive interviews and standout reviews to spotlighting extraordinary local businesses - and picking up a few awards along the way - we’ve done it all with heart, hustle and plenty of Kentish pride 🫶🏻 This month, we’re celebrating Kent in all its natural beauty, from Instagrammable beauty spot days out on pages 40-42, to ‘Tractor Trails’ on pages 48-53, featuring must-visits like @biddenden_tractorfest and @kentcountyshow 🚜 Planning a #KentStaycation? Our Beautifully Boutique (page 69-72) and Rural Retreats (page 74-78) features showcase Kent’s most stylish boltholes - perfect for a relaxing escape✨ Whether you’ve been with us from the very first issue, or you’re just joining the iK family now - thank you. Here’s to 15 years of stories, style and seriously good times…and here’s to the next 15! 🥂 Cover Star: @chilstonparkhotel 🌟 Grab your copy (in print or online) and celebrate with us! 🍾 . . . . . #insideKENT #bestofkent #happybirthday #15years #anniversary #milestone #celebration #kentstaycation #luxurylifestyle #summergetaways #beautyspots #boutiquehotels #countryside #explorekent #iK15

🌟 ENTER THE KENT WEDDING AWARDS… AND WIN… 🌟 A 5-NIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE STAY AT THE SEA BREEZE BEACH HOUSE IN BARBADOS! ✈️ To celebrate the launch of our new Honeymoon Provider of the Year award, our incredible category sponsor @seabreezebeachhouse is giving ALL 2026 Kent Wedding Award entrants the chance to win an unforgettable luxury getaway. 🌴☀️ That’s right ALL 2026 Kent Wedding Award entrants will be automatically entered into the competition (not just those in the Honeymoon category!) 🎉 And there’s more - ENTER before the 30th June 2025 and you’ll receive a bonus entry - doubling your change to win! TO ENTER 🩷 Enter the Kent Wedding Awards in any category* (*Couple’s Choice Award is excluded from this competition) 🩷 Follow both @kentweddingawards & @seabreezebeachhouse 🩷 Like & share this post 🩷 Tag who you would like to share this dream getaway with DOUBLE YOUR CHANCES 🩷 Enter before the 30th June 2025 to get an extra chance to win!! The winner will be announced live at the 2026 Gala Evening! ✨ Good luck 🤞🍀 T&Cs apply: Prize winners must be over 18 and an entrant of the Kent Wedding Awards 2026. Bookings are not available 15 December 2025 - 15 April 2026 and 15 December 2026 - 15 April 2027. Flights and airport transfer are not included. Prize is valid for redemption for two years. No cash alternative. Couple’s Choice nominations are not eligible for competition entry. Prize is offered and fulfilled by @oceanhotelsbarbados #kwa26 #kentweddingawards #hellosideways #kent #kentweddings #kentweddingsuppliers #competition #win #enternow #giveaway #holiday #getaway #barbados #allinclusive #enternow #dream #beach #winner

15 years… where did the time go?! 💫🎂⏳ From launching Sideways Media back in 2010 with just a tiny team of three, to growing into a thriving crew of fifteen, it’s been an incredible journey 🚂 It’s been a pleasure working with so many fantastic businesses across Kent and beyond — from publishing & design to marcomms & PR, no two days have ever been the same 💻 If you know us well, you know we like to party. We missed our 10-year milestone in 2020 (cheers, pandemic 🥂), so this 15-year celebration feels all the more special 🎂 We’re still a small, family-run husband & wife business, powered by the most passionate, talented, and dedicated team we could ever ask for 🙏🏻 Here’s to the next chapter — Thank you for your support!! Adam & Sam 🥂🍾👏🏻🖤🤍 . . . . . #SidewaysMedia #hellosideways #celebrate #sidewaysis15 #KentBusiness #FamilyBusiness #CreativeAgency #insidekent #kentstaycation

Kent Staycation 2025 is here! 🎉 Your go-to guide to the very best days out, dining hotspots and stays in The Garden of England. Kent has it all - stunning natural beauty, rich history, delicious dining and endless family-fun. We’ve handpicked the top spots for you to discover and enjoy as you plan your next getaway in Kent. 💫 What’s inside 2025’s Kent Staycation? 🗺️ This year we’ve made it easier than ever to explore Kent’s hidden gems. We’ve highlighted the best of North, East and West Kent, from perfect dining spots 🍝 and quaint villages 🛖 to grand castles 🏰 and breathtaking views 🤩 - all waiting to be discovered. 🔍 Whether you’re planning a family break, a romantic getaway, or a solo retreat, Kent is ready to be explored, whichever way you choose to approach it. Let this year’s Kent Staycation guide you on your next great adventure in Kent. Read online now or order your copy now by tapping the link in our bio👆 . . . . . #kentstaycation #staycation #kent #folkestone #harbourarm #gardenofengland #visitkent #insideKENT #kentish #daysout #dining #travel #getaway #explore #discover

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Today, we celebrate the incredible women at insideKENT, whose talent, passion, and dedication to celebrating the Best of Kent ™ inspire us each day. They don’t just bring Kent’s beauty to life, they infuse our daily work with joy, creativity, and warmth! 💝 We also extend our celebrations to the remarkable women we have had the pleasure of meeting, working with and learning from. Today is all about you and your success stories. 🎉 This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, calls us to honour these female achievements and reaffirm our commitment to breaking down barriers in pursuit of true equality. Here’s to the women driving change and shaping a future where every woman’s potential is recognised, celebrated and empowered! 🥂 . . . . . #insideKENT #IWD #internationalwomensday #AccelerateAction #women #celebrate #kent #sidewaysmedia #hellosideways #iwd25