A Healthy, Happy start to 2025
We all know that January can be a bit of a struggle, so we hope this newsletter will inspire you to try some new foods and explore the county.
Did you know the entire A Little Bit Range is proudly Vegan Friendly?
Each A Little Bit bottle is full of goodness, made using fresh herbs while remaining free of preservatives, colourings and additives. Jazz up your couscous with a Tarragon & Lemon Dressing drizzle, complete your veggie burgers with a generous dollop of Fresh Rosemary & Tomato Ketchup or try a healthy bean stew made with Fresh Sage and Spicy Tomato Sauce.
Boutique Weddings Kent will be at the Canterbury Cricket Ground Wedding Fair on the 11th and 12th January
Come and meet Jonathan Sawyers and Anita Lewis to discuss your wedding plans.
We have a range of local Kent venues and work alongside many Kent suppliers and producers, as we feel it's very important to support and work with local people, (Woodchurch Vineyard, Chartham Vineyard and Matt Sworder of the Corner House in Canterbury being just a few)
We will also be having an open weekend on the 22nd and 23rd February at the Pines Gardens and Calyx in St.Margaret’s Bay for anyone who wishes to meet us, have a look around and discuss getting married at the Pines Gardens.
Kickstart a healthy new year with an Orchard Pass
Orchard walks and ‘pick your own’ fruits! Make that New Years health kick stick by purchasing a Brogdale Collections Orchard Pass. For just over a pound a month you can explore the Kent countryside at Brogdale Farm with unlimited country walks, and seasonal fruit tastings. Much cheaper than the gym!
Orchard Pass - Brogdale Collections national fruit collection
2025 Tribute nights with Elite Pubs
Join Elite Pubs for the night of the month at The Wishful Thinker and The Pheasant Plucker, dubbed “The best tribute night in Kent”, they truly are a spectacle!
Look out for Madonna, The Beatles, Robbie Williams, Elvis, Steps and more!
Enjoy fabulous mocktails at The Ferry House
Whatever your reason for taking part in Dry January, we believe you should still be able to enjoy something a bit fancy when heading out this month.
Our new mocktail menu combines the very best of local, from our Kitchen Garden and around Kent, with Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits – a match made in heaven!"
A happy & Healthy welcome at The Foundry, Canterbury
Stay happy and healthy at The Foundry Brewpub this January with lots of lighter options available within our full menu. We serve a range of low or no alcohol beers and spirits-with Pentire's Coastal Spritz being regularly chosen as a special non alcoholic drink. We're a captivating place to visit and spend time in for the New Year.
Get healthy with Kentish Oils
Rapeseed oil has many incredible health benefits; it is an excellent source of Vitamin E and is also very high in omega-3 fats, essential for heart health. Not only that, it has a much higher burning point than other alternative cooking oils.
Our award-winning range of cold-pressed rapeseed oil comes in original and ten delicious blended flavours and are also used to make our range of condiments. They are all unique, super tasty and will transform the simplest of dishes into something extraordinary.
Also, DID YOU KNOW you can now buy Kentish Oils and Condiments online? www.kentishcondiments.com/shop/
Elevate your January with Exceptional Cider
Elevate your January with our Fine Cider Collection at an exceptional sale price of just £19.25 for three bottles!
Featuring our celebrated Brust SE, crafted using traditional Champagne methods for elegant bubbles, and our distinctive Foxwhelp Cider.
These 750ml bottles bring sophistication to your table – perfect for those seeking an alternative to wine this winter.
Digging around the back of the vegetable shelf with Kent Veg Box
A collection of seasonal, cost effective Root Veg recipes to use up the bits & box from your veg boxes.
Burns Night Warm Up: A Ceilidh Celebration at Macknade
Join Macknade for their first-ever Ceilidh, hosted by the incredible Bowreed, on Friday 17th January, as they gear up for Burns Night. Enjoy a night of live music and easy to learn Scottish dances, plus a delicious menu of traditional Scottish food & drink and an exclusive whisky tasting.
Tickets are £25pp, including an arrival drink, and you can book your spot over on Macknade’s website: https://macknade.com/products/macknade-ceilidh
Smoked Tofu Masala recipe from Macknade
January calls for flavours that are rich, spicy & warming, and, if you’re trying it this month, vegan as well.
Low alcohol G&Ts from Maidstone Distillery
George Bishop London Dry Gin Essence is a botanically enhanced expression of our multi-award-winning George Bishop London Dry Gin. Traditionally distilled with over ten times the botanical concentration of our signature London Dry Gin, just 5ml of George Bishop Gin Essence is required to provide the same bold flavour as 50ml of our regular spirit. What’s more, our recommended serve contains less than 1.2% ABV and only 45 calories! Each 100ml bottle contains enough essence to create twenty full flavour G&T serves. Gold medal winner at the 2022 International Wine and Spirits Competition.
https://themaidstonedistillery.com/shop/fine-spirits/george-bishop-essence/
Find real local food at the January Farmers Markets
If eating local, seasonal and knowing more about how the food you are purchasing is one of your new years resolutions the farmers market gives you a great opportunity to do just that. Although some stallholders may be missing the January Farmers Market we'll still have a selection of items available for you to select from. Here's the details of our farmers markets for January 2025 :
Sunday 5 January - Hall Place Bexley Farmers Market 10 - 2
Sunday 12 January - Lenham Country Market 9 - 1
Saturday 18 January - Hall Place Bexley Saturday Farmers Market 10 - 2
Sunday 19 January - Chislehurst Farmers Market 10 - 2
Sunday 26 January - West Malling Farmers Market - 9.30 - 1.30
Please check our website for further details in case last minute changes to arrangements have to be made: details here: www.myfarmersmarket.co.uk or call 07775736116
Start a fresh new year, THE PIG way: Bed, breakfast and a bottle of THE PIG Cut wine from £220
There’s no better way to ring in 2025 than by whisking yourself away to your favourite PIG in January and February with our “best you can get your hands on” bedroom rates and taking time just for you to make plots and plans for the brand-new year ahead.
Sink down into our seriously comfy beds to rest and recharge, wake up to a delicious PIG breakfast and, when you’re ready to head home, we’ll give you a bottle of THE PIG Cut wine to take with you!
Terms & Conditions: Offer includes an overnight stay, breakfast from either the grazing table or full breakfast menu and a bottle of THE PIG Cut red wine to take home on departure – rates vary across each PIG and room category and are subject to availability. Available on selected dates from Sunday 5th January – Thursday 27th February 2025, subject to availability. Redeemable Sunday – Thursday across THE PIGs, excluding The Village Pub. Offer is available across multiple nights, but certain dates may be excluded. Other food, drinks and Potting Shed treatments are not included. Should you need to cancel or amend your reservation, please contact us at least 72 hours prior to the day of your arrival – if you cancel after this time, you will incur a cancellation charge for the full amount.
🌳 Let the Kent adventure begin with a Quiz Trail!🌳
Actress Petronella Barker was born in Sittingbourne in 1942 - the daughter of Eric Barker and Pearl Hackney who both had TV and film acting careers. By the time the 1960s arrived Petronella was eighteen, studying to be an actress and went on to have a successful career. In 1966 she married the superstar, Anthony Hopkins. With Petronella he had his only child, their daughter Abigail.
The marriage ended in divorce just six year later, when Abigail was aged four. Although his only child, the relationship has mostly been estranged between father and daughter. Anthony Hopkins is reported to have said, "I guess I am selfish. I have not been a good husband or father," Abigail also went on to become an actress - must be in the blood!
A fun and affordable activity that will entertain all. Visit www.QuizTrail.co.uk
Watch Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts on Four in a Bed!
Dreaming of your first getaway in 2025 already?
Check out Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts from the comfort of your sofa for some cosy Kentish inspiration.
Dry January not for you?
If that is your aim, why not make it a moist month?
Ease your conscience, stretch your legs and lift a glass on a Canterbury, Deal or Dover TrAle. Enjoy getting in your daily steps with some hops and history. Gift vouchers also available.
Warm up your winter evenings with Woolton Wines 2022 Pinot Noir.
Crafted from grapes handpicked in our Conduit Vineyard, this elegant red brings bright fruit flavours with cozy notes of oak and spice. Perfect alongside hearty winter dishes – from slow-cooked lamb to wild mushroom risotto. A gorgeous fireside companion for chilly January nights.
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