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In this issue, revered photographer Tony Davis uncovers his picture archive, Taren Gopi talks us through his beginnings in electronic music, artist Blondie Howden chases her dreams and Stereo MC’s Rob Birch talks about home.

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Cover BY : Blondie Howden

Editor’s Note:

Let’s rebrand the whole thing. Welcome the woeful weather, defer the diet and embrace indulgence.
Dry January... more like Try January. Eh? Eh? Any takers? Let’s be honest, it’s a bit of a funny time of year, so why not get out there and try something new - be it a hobby, a restaurant or even just a new way of thinking? The subjects we have featured in this edition of ‘cene all took that leap and tried something new.

In this issue, revered photographer Tony Davis uncovers his picture archive, giving us access to anera of authenticity. Elsewhere, musician Taren Gopi talks us through his beginnings in electronic music, artist Blondie Howden picks up a spray can and chases her dreams, while Vicki Lord turns from hairdresser to author. Rob Birch, of Stereo MC’s, talks Margate, we get knitting with Fashioned by Beth and we also celebrate the benefits of non-league football. Enjoy.

Joe / Editor

 

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OH LORD! Interview with Canterbury author and hairstylist Vicki Lord
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OH LORD! Interview with Canterbury author and hairstylist Vicki Lord
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Columnist Zahra Barri talks to author and hairdresser Vicki Lord about sex, blow-dries, First Dates and the safety of the salon chair

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Parks to Pitches: Non-League football zine based in Kent
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Parks to Pitches: Non-League football zine based in Kent
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Medway’s Christian Obray on his non-league epiphany and passion for the printed zine

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ONDA - Leading Canterbury’s new underground era
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HALF IN AND HALF OUT: Interview with legendary photographer Tony Davis
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HALF IN AND HALF OUT: Interview with legendary photographer Tony Davis
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The second life of Tony Davis’s photographic Archive

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IN CONVERSATION WITH… TAREN GOPI
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IN CONVERSATION WITH… TAREN GOPI
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Taren’s breakout track Blood in the Water has already amassed almost 500,000 streams

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Interview: Stereo MC's icon Rob Birch on returning to the road and finding a home in Kent
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Interview: Stereo MC's icon Rob Birch on returning to the road and finding a home in Kent
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Rob Birch, founding member and iconic frontman of the Stereo MC’s, talks about the band’s return to the road and recording, while also sharing his love for his home in Margate 

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SOUND SCOUT - MIXTAPE #43 
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Reviews for Jack Nash, Polo Lounge, Jamie Rosso, Elle-Marie, Blackstone and Squangey Bobbins

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WINEROCKS: The Other Dry January Ft. Yotes Court, Kent
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Kent wine communicator Natalia Suta on making the right decisions this New Year and standing by your dry wines

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Esoteric Kent – Come to the dark side (of winter)
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Esoteric Kent – Come to the dark side (of winter)
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Columnist Anna Willatt, aka Esoteric Isle, talks to The Poisoners’ Cabinet about Kent’s historic true crimes 

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Led by the Wild: Experience conservation at Whites Wood Farm
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Led by the Wild: Experience conservation at Whites Wood Farm
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Columnist Cara Blackburn discovers Whites Wood Farm - a place of purpose, conservation and community

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IN MY HOME TOWN: Maidstone mural artist Blondie Howden
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IN MY HOME TOWN: Maidstone mural artist Blondie Howden
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Blondie Howden tells us the amazing story of how her accidental artistic beginnings have led to creating murals internationally

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BITE CLUB: Review - Margeherita's, Deal
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BITE CLUB: Review - Margeherita's, Deal
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Margherita’s serves up traditional Italian dishes in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.

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BITE CLUB: Review - Marleys, Folkestone
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It has long been lauded for its breakfasts, working closely with Kentish farmers and producers to keep ingredients fresh and seasonal.

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BITE CLUB: Review - Oad Street Food & Crafts, Sittingbourne
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BITE CLUB: Review - Oad Street Food & Crafts, Sittingbourne
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“…a destination for lovers of quality food and handmade gifts.”

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Fashioned by Beth: Folkestone social-media maker on crocheting
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Fashioned by Beth: Folkestone social-media maker on crocheting
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With more than 15,000 Instagram followers, 3,500 YouTube subscribers and videos that regularly reach into tens of thousands, Beth has secured a foothold in a craft community that continues to flourish. 

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BACK TO THE BOX OFFICE: REVELATION, ASHFORD
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Set in the stunning St Mary’s Church, Revelation, has been inspiring the arts in Ashford for 15 years

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Sea Change: voco Clifton Hotel’s refurb brings a fresh feeling to Folkestone
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Yarnival - A Festival of Yarn and Creativity in Tunbridge Wells
Yarnival - A Festival of Yarn and Creativity in Tunbridge Wells

Get ready for a brand-new festival that celebrates the vibrant world of yarn!

Smash It Rage Rooms continues award-winning rise
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An award-winning space that offers the opportunity for customers to release pent-up anger in a controlled environment, Smash It Rage Rooms has had a boom in popularity throughout its first two years.

ONDA - Leading Canterbury’s new underground era
ONDA - Leading Canterbury’s new underground era

The house brand is reshaping The Venue, elevating emerging talent and putting Canterbury firmly on the UK clubbing map.

Discover Keat Farm Parks in Kent
Discover Keat Farm Parks in Kent

Making park living a Kent tradition for more than 60 years

DISCOVER A NEW HAPPY PLACE - HERCULES WINES, SANDWICH
DISCOVER A NEW HAPPY PLACE - HERCULES WINES, SANDWICH

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