I’m Karis, and alongside our family smallholding in Otham, near Maidstone in Kent, I run KARISTYLE – a tiny, one-to-one salon nestled quite literally amongst our sheep, chickens and ducks.Over time, the two sides of my life have become completely intertwined. Clients might arrive for their appointment to find a sheep waiting at the gate, chickens wandering around the salon or … [Read more...] about A Little Kent Salon with a Big Achievement
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Lashenden Remembers – Lashenden Air Warfare Museum in Headcorn, Kent
There can be few more iconic locations for an air warfare museum than Lashenden or Headcorn aerodrome. Although its history goes back to the 1920’s, it will be remembered as a World War Two Advanced Landing Ground. The aerodrome was first used for private general aviation in 1927 and remained so until 1942 when it was requisitioned by the Airfields Board and prepared for … [Read more...] about Lashenden Remembers – Lashenden Air Warfare Museum in Headcorn, Kent
Wildwood Wild Animal Park near Canterbury Kent
If you live in Kent and like wildlife why not take a trip to Wildwood near Canterbury where they have over 50 species of native wildlife such as Owls, Otters, Beavers, Bison and Wild boar. There’s lots to see and do at Wildwood woodland and wild animal park. Set in 40 acres of beautiful ancient forest, let your children go wild in our adventure play zone or relax in the … [Read more...] about Wildwood Wild Animal Park near Canterbury Kent
Help a Hedgehog
Five simple steps to transform gardens into 'hedgehog havens'. The five tips for creating a hedgehog haven in your garden are: Let areas of garden grow wild to mimic hedgehogs’ natural habitat Provide shelter in the colder months through logs piles and compost heaps Use garden chemicals such as slug pellets carefully or preferably not at all. Leave out water and … [Read more...] about Help a Hedgehog
Hop Garlands for Decoration from Hukins Hops
Hukins Hops is a fourth generation family farm specialising in hop bines for decoration. Our hop farm is based in Kent where the growing of hop garlands forms an iconic part of our local landscape and heritage. HOP GARLANDS AT HOME At the end of a long British summer, hanging our dried or fresh hop bines will bring the colour and feeling of harvest time into your home. … [Read more...] about Hop Garlands for Decoration from Hukins Hops