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I'm Debbie, editor of Muddy Sussex, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Muddy Awards winners' drinksParty tents, wine tasting, gourmet canapes, an Airstream caravan and the odd peacock… we had fun at the Muddy Awards winners’ drinks. Check out the photos.
The HighdownThis recently refurbished hotel combines formal and casual eating spots and charming secret gardens
Summer newsflashNew days out, events, pop up food and wine happenings and visiting celebrities. It's all happening across Sussex and nearby from a new Georgian winery to a Love Island love-in.
Celebrating celebrantsJust what does a celebrant do? Muddy spoke to a Sussex ceremony star all about the special occasions she's helped create (photo by goblephotography.co.uk)

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Thurs 13 - Fri 21 June

June 2019

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The 30 best local artisan gins

The 30 best artisan gins across the Muddy counties – rack them up, throw in some Juniper berries and rosemary, and let’s get drinking!
- Summer newsflash
  
  New days out, events, pop up food and wine happenings and visiting celebrities. It's all happening...
- The Highdown
  
  This recently refurbished hotel combines formal and casual eating spots and charming secret gardens
- Best of British Gin Festival
  
  Book now for you chance to sample some of the UK's best gins
- Get set for Sussex Street Food Festival
  
  Eat your way around the world without leaving Hastings. Bag your free ticket now to enter a prize draw for a meal and cocktails for four!

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

St Ives – the dreamiest staycation in the UK

As I was going to St Ives, I met a man with seven wives. OK, not really. What I did meet with though was a whole lot of FUN! Here’s six reasons why you should take a trip to the Cornish coast this summer.
- A cool Cornish hotel – without the crowds
  
  The Polurrian on the Lizard has had a style makeover - and then some. Fancy winning a 3 night £1800 stay at Cornwall's best kept secret?
- Spring newsflash!
  
  A major new garden, latest foodie news and more fun happenings to help you pep up your free time around Sussex

First time fashion

Ready for an adventure? Us too! At Muddy we’ve committed to new experiences this summer (both cultural and clothes related, natch). Read on for inspo – and win a sizzling £400 hush wardrobe while you’re at it!
- Race Day Ready
  
  For a day at the races, you'll want to look your most stylish. Make it to the winners' enclosure...
- The Alex Edit (Muddy discount!)
  
  For a fun and affordable gift to self... OK, or a friend... check out this colourful collection from a Sussex based online shop, featuring plenty of design twists - and with a current 10% off for Muddy readers!

Avenue Q review

The ex-West End adult puppet show brings its feel-good cheek to Brighton
- Shift – contemporary acrobatics
  
  Amazing feats from the Barely Methodical Troupe at The Old Market, Hove until 2 June.
- May’s best new books
  
  A stunning debut novel, a futuristic thriller and marvellous memoir are among Muddy books editor Kerry Potter's marvellous May picks.
- The Lady Boys of Bangkok
  
  For some glitzy fast-paced feel-good fun catch the Greatest Showgirls Tour, in Sussex till early June.
- Shadowlands at Chichester
  
  Hugh Bonneville and Liz White star in the latest performance of the bittersweet romance between Narnia author C.S. Lewis and Joy Gresham.

Books for back to work blues

Summer hols over and you’re sitting at your desk dreaming of greener grass? We’re here to help with five ace new self-help books
- Stationery addict?
  
  I have a friend who is obsessed with stationery. Slip her some coloured paperclips and talk...
- Cool recycled bags
  
  These cool, durable messengers, duffels and backpacks from Brighton are made from truck tarpaulins and seat belts!
Kids
- What’s On for Half Term in Sussex
  
  25 + Things to Do across Sussex over Half Term featuring aliens, pirates, princesses, Romans, pop divas and more
- Little Street
  
  A world made small for small people - check out this fun role play centre for children

Muddy Meets Shappi

Shappi Khorsandi on her Skittish Warrior tour, how NOT to be funny and why you should do things that scare you (hell yeah!)
- The Guilty Feminist hits Brighton
  
  Love the podcast? Good news - its creator is coming to Sussex. We grabbed talented comedian Deborah Francis-White for a chinwag.
- Meet the party tent queen!
  
  Award-winning wedding and party expert Katherine Hudson talks to Muddy about her unique, Indian-made marquees, celebrity clients and sending people back to their childhoods
- Lee Mead Q&A
  
  The Joseph and Holby City star talks career, pinch yourself moments and wardrobe malfunctions to Muddy ahead of his My Story shows coming to Sussex.
- Get the KonMari tidying bug
  
  There are only 18 certified KonMari Consultants in the UK. One right here in Sussex shares her tips on implementing the famous method of life-changing tidying.