Blogs

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...

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...

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...

Plant hunter - Tom Hart Dyke's blog

Last updated 29th July 2011 - 19:03

A modern-day plant hunter - Tom Hart Dyke's blog...

New stay at home Dad - Clive Lonie's blog

Last updated 10th June 2011 - 13:14

9 months ago Clive became a father for the first time "dragging my heels a bit at 41!", and he and his wife decided that he should be the full-time, stay-at-home parent. So after more than 20 years of London-based office life he now finds myself struggling to deal with nappies, teething and his own male-ego driven neurosis. Read more here...

Paul Holmes blog about life in Kent

Last updated 25th September 2010 - 12:07

Writer and vegan baker, Paul Holmes is passionate about food and drink. He has used food and exercise for years to keep his depression at bay. He loves the Kent coast line and enjoys spending time in Deal and Broadstairs. He aims to share he thoughts and views about this beautiful county…

Janette King's blog on gardens, plants, design and gardening - Kent Life

Janette aims to provide a personal insight into all apects of gardens, plants, design and gardening, with particular reference to Kent and occasionally straying over the borders into neighbouring counties. Looking at gardens open to the public, trends in plants and planting style, seasonal highlights and things to avoid. Occasionally humorous, never didactic and always interesting