Kokova Magazine

Congratulations to our winner Simon Childs (Kent).

The Capital's commuting gripes revealed - with little surprises for a distaste of smelly armpit huddling, standing all the way and crowded commuter travel. As MBNA Thames Clippers begin the one month countdown to the launch of two brand new boats, the company that operates the only comprehensive commuter river bus service on the Thames has commissioned a survey to uncover the Capital's commuting gripes.

CarFest returned to its spiritual home of Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire over the exceptionally wet and wild August Bank Holiday Weekend (28th-30th August) for the second of this year's two sell-out family festivals. As tradition now dictates, CarFest South again combined the magical worlds of eye-catching cars, pulsating live music and mouth-watering food with heaps and heaps of fabulous fun for all the family… and, this time, with some typical festival mud thrown in, following all the recent torrential rain in southern England.

Many tiny pets are now favoured over the classic standard breed of dogs that used to be popular in the UK, with more 'handbag' dogs rising in popularity. And like it or not, these dogs need dressing! Not just because many people feel a need to dress them up like little dolls, but because many of them actually feel the cold a lot more than their standard counterparts. So in true LA style, if you are going to play dress up you may as well have some fun with it too.

It is lovely to look out into your garden and spot creatures of all shapes and sizes but have you thought about making a few changes to ensure your green space is completely wildlife friendly? Not only to ensure they keep coming back but to provide much needed support and a safe haven, that birds, mammals and insects can make use of throughout the year.

Top chefs and suppliers from across Kent came together at Potash Farm on Monday (August 24th) for a Cobnut-themed day of cookery demos, organised by The Chefs' Forum, including a tour of the Cobnut orchard led by proprietor Alexander Hunt. The Kentish Cobnut is a type of hazelnut traditionally grown in Kent. They are harvested in their green state from mid August and with brown shells and husks by mid October. This event set to showcase various Cobnut recipes and the versatility of this wise little fruit.