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JULY 2019 ISSUE 284 @INDEXMAG /INDEXMAGAZINETW /INDEXLIFESTYLE


NEWS We have it from a reliable source, plus our Charity of the Month


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HEALTH & BEAUTY Tips for staying well while travelling, beauty buys and news, plus reader offer


WIN! Vouchers to the Massage Company in Tunbridge Wells


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ARTS & CULTURE There’s a line-up of fun festivals and entertainment in store for everyone, plus gig guide


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WIN! Family tickets to War & Peace Revival show at the Hop Farm


54 FASHION 1 Buy, 4 Ways for summer


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FEATURE The gift of giving: from charitable donations to vital volunteers, why Kent tops the list


TRAVEL Diary of a journey around delightful Jersey


SPOTLIGHT ON SEVENOAKS Why the charming and thriving market town has so much to celebrate


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FOOD & DRINK Delicious strawberries & Pimm’s recipe to serve up in time for Wimbledon, plus local food news


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52 WHAT’S ON Days out & diary dates


FAMILY TIME SUMMER SPECIAL Days outs, fun times & more...


EDUCATION Is university elitist? & news SPORT Climbing: scaling new heights


ANTIQUES The captivating history of dressers & why they are now in demand


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PROPERTY Energy effi cient ways to cut your bills, plus new homes news & chic seaside cabins come to Kent


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INTERIORS As we move into high summer, bringing the inside out is what it’s all about!


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