Blogs

Ramblings from a Kentish Maid – T. Thurai’s blog

Last updated 15th May 2012 - 10:14

Unusual stories and unexplored corners of history fascinate T. Thurai whose first novel, The Devil Dancers, was inspired by her husband’s account of his Sri Lankan family and upbringing. So expect a hint of the exotic – including recipes – mingled with some quirky tales of Kentish life.

Inside out - The observations of a Kentish man at large, by David Philpott

Last updated 12th May 2012 - 07:56

Kent Ambassador and Institute of Directors branch Chairman David Philpott takes a sideways look at what it means to live, work and do business in the Garden of England - even if he does spend a lot of his time travelling down the M4 or up the M11...

The County Diary of an Estate Agent/Auctioneer

Last updated 10th May 2012 - 12:29

Sally Randall blogs aims to share various stories to do with the property market and livestock matters

Anya Hart Dyke blogs about 'Going Green'

Last updated 3rd May 2012 - 11:21

Anya Hart Dyke blogs about ‘going green’ and getting her head around the issues. Most of her professional work to date reflects a concern for a person’s fundamental freedoms and human security. But since June 2010 she’s become particularly interested in the world’s dwindling natural resources, from the point of view of their sustainable and equitable use. She hopes to come up with some ideas on what we can do here in Britain today and some food for thought for the longer-term.

Walks, bike ride & days out in Kent- a Blog by Rebecca Douglas

Last updated 19th April 2012 - 23:22

Exploring Kent on foot and photographing the moments are some of my favourite activities. I am ‘Kent made’ and spent time out of the county at university, but after several years away, the appeal of Kent grabbed me and hubby and we relocated back here. The Garden of England has it all, rolling countryside scenes, dramatic coastlines and bustling urban areas. What a backdrop we have at our feet and I will be sharing my travels one step at a time...

A cake blog by Janet McKenner

Last updated 1st April 2012 - 10:10

All things to do with cakes & my life as a professional cake maker including recipe creation & comparisons, expert tricks and tips, new products, current trends, themes and ideas for celebration cakes. I would be anticipating a monthly update so it could include key annual and seasonal events such as the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics, End of term/ Back to school, Easter & Christmas. I would be including at least 2 photographs each month to make it look interesting.

Laura Campbell: Contemporary Art & You

Last updated 18th March 2012 - 15:24

Laura will be writing mainly about the contemporary art world, art exhibitions and events that are currently happening/recently happened. It's something that she is very passionate about, as a recent graduate who studied Fine Art and Museum and Galleries Studies, she is incredibly keen to share her experiences and knowledge. Laura is volunteering at two galleries in the South East and makes frequent trips to London. She knows that she can share with others her love and enthusiasm for art.

Garden, environment and architecture enthusiast, Andrew Fenney's blog

Last updated 11th March 2012 - 10:35

Andrew Fenney on his love for gardens, photography, the environment, architecture and settling into his new life in Kent...

Kent based location photographer, Mobi's blog

Last updated 29th February 2012 - 11:02

Mobi is a Kent based location photographer specialising in corporate, event and charity photography. Read his blog here...

Words from the Island - a blog by Maggie Harris

Last updated 20th February 2012 - 16:52

Words from the Island - a writer's viewpoint: Guyana-born Maggie Harris on being a writer in Kent, with a foothold in Wales, and literature news from Thanet and East Kent...

Sarah Redman, student at Hillview School for Girls’ blog on Fashion

Last updated 9th January 2012 - 22:12

Sarah Redman is currently studying at Hillview School for Girls. She aims to write about areas of fashion that influence, inspire or intrigue her. Any style she believes will be popular in a season, how easy they are to wear, or tips on how to wear a certain style, colour, or cut. Sarah attends exhibitions and aims to write a review as to whether she found it helpful and enjoyed it, to inform others of anything interesting in the fashion world.

Professional portrait, wedding and commercial photographer John Starns' blog

Last updated 5th January 2012 - 20:44

John Starns is a professional portrait, wedding and commercial photographer living in the beautiful village of Sutton Valence, Kent. H will be blogging about commissioned photographic projects that he has been involved with, as well as his personal work. Further collections of his images can be found on www.johnstarns.com

Sarah Sturt's - Editor of Kent Life

Last updated 28th December 2011 - 19:29

Discover the goings-on behind the scenes at Kent Life magazine, direct from editor Sarah Sturt

Ramsgate Author, Tara Moore

Last updated 7th December 2011 - 14:25

Author Tara Moore talks about life, love and the passage of time.

Freelance photographer - Tony Jones' blog

Last updated 26th November 2011 - 06:31

Tony Jones is a freelance photographer living in Bexley, Kent. For the last 28 years he has worked in the Insurance Industry, but he is now in the process of changing careers. He has always enjoyed photography and has a particular interest in landscape, architecture and travel photography. His wife, Carol, is a teacher and a freelance writer. Paste this link into your browser to view Tony's images - http://kent.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/tony-jones-photographs-20270/

Rachael Hale's blog on Kent's historical people and places

Last updated 25th November 2011 - 20:27

Combining her love of writing, history and research, Rachael Hale will be delving into Kent’s past to discover its historical people and places...

English Literature, English Language, Maths and Economics student - Steph Holweger's blog

Last updated 17th November 2011 - 21:12

Steph is currently studying English Literature, English Language, Maths and Economics and has always had a love of books. She finds the insights and perspectives that can be gained from reading really exciting and hopes that through this blog she is able to express some of her own views as well as encouraging others to experience the books for themselves. She will try to read a wide range of books and plays and offer a review for each.