#42 : Joel Ely

The Ship retains its rustic charm, but its exciting modern menu means there is certainly a contemporary feel

“I wanted to sort of approach those things in a humorous kind of way, with a bit of beauty, a bit of sadness and a bit of comedy.”

“I wanted to work with what already exists… materials that have lost their value.”

Kent wine communicator Natalia Suta on why homegrown wines are the fizz to choose this festive season

Folkestone-based Lower Block partners photographers on high-quality zines that capture football’s subculture moments

In this edition, we talk to Stephen George, head chef of the stunning number nine restaurant at Chapel House Estate in Minster, near Ramsgate.

Making music that defies genres, bending and shaping itself into the worlds of grunge, indie pop and shoegaze, Sandhouse have something totally unique. 

Featuring reviews of The Zac Schulze Gang, Quinn Bailey, Amelie Roden, Taren Gopi, Deyyes & Tarmac

Signature cocktails, live cabaret and a warm, welcoming atmosphere

Faversham is now home to a brand-new hub for arrow darts fans of all ages - S&D Darting Dynamics

An incredible facility at Homewood House School, The Sinden Theatre aims to bring the arts to the community 

Kent punk supergroup The Piss celebrate the grassroots music heroes of Medway with chaotic live gigs 

Comedian Honourable Tom Houghton heads back to the Gulbenkian in Canterbury and talks to Joe Bill about life lessons, comedy lessons and not getting too deep

Columnist Zahra Barri talks to notorious Kent writing duo Sam and Barry Fentiman-Hall, who form the very backbone of Medway’s literary landscape

December is full of fun and festive cheer at GlassBox Theatre, located at MidKent College in Gillingham

From mid-November right up to the New Year, the harbour will be transformed into a wonderland of twinkling lights

Fashion experts at County Clothes pick out looks and pieces to see you through the winter 

Served in the elegant Marble Lounge with views over the estate

Columnist Anna Willatt aka Esoteric Isle talks about podcasts, the Wantsum Worm and the Mothman of Hythe

How Chris Wade is rewiring the UK music-video scene

“It has the chops to dish out a brilliant Sunday roast!”