Wealden Times | 189 | November 2017 | Gift supplement inside

Editor’s
Letter
A
drop in the unseasonably warm temperatures we’ve been
enjoying recently has come as a bit of a shock here at WT
hq. Despite secretly enjoying a good moan about the great
British weather, it really does feel like it’s time to start battening
down the hatches in preparation for a warming family Christmas.
Turn to our annual gift supplement after page 116, for gift
buying inspiration galore. Whether you’re a seasoned festive
shopper, or a gift buying novice, we’ve collated a selection of the
finest presents for the whole family, whatever their interests.
If you fancy making a day of it, our much-loved Midwinter
Fair returns to The Hop Farm from 16-18 November, packed
with stands to satisfy every Christmas need – from the tastiest
food and drink, to homewares, jewellery and fashion. Pre-book
your tickets online at wealdentimes.co.uk/events. They’re selling fast!
Helen Barton gets into the holiday spirit with a
selection of luxuriously textured tops, trousers and dresses
in velvets, sparkles and silks. Pick your favourite party
pieces from page 118. And find recipes to delight dinner
guests with our rundown of the most delicious, quick
and simple pizza ideas from chef Philip Dennhardt.
There’s still time to make the most of a hibernating garden,
too, as Jo Arnell and Sue Whigham explain, plus be sure to enter
our fantastic competition for a year’s worth of beer – that’s one
a day – from Shepherd Neame, who you can also catch up with
at the Midwinter Fair. See details of how to enter on page 173.
Enjoy your Wealden Times!
Wealden Times Team
Editor ............................................................................................ Lucy Fleming
Editorial Assistant ........................................................................Rebecca Cuffe
Web Editor .......................................................................................Emily Pavey
Design .........................................................................................Powerful Pierre
Design Team ..............................................................................Anthony Boxall
Rob Cursons
Phoebe Gilbert
Tanya Goldsmith
Managing Director ........................................................................ Julie Simpson
Commercial Director ............................................................... Colin Wilkinson
Sales Team ................................................................................ Hayley Biddulph
Sarah Norwood
Nick Robinson
Distribution ....................................................................................... Kate Watts
Wealden Times Events Team
Sales Director ..................................................................................... Joy Adams
Show Director ................................................................................. Flo Simpson
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