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Superflashy newsflash!New openings! Celeb spottings! It's all going on in Sussex and your resident nosy parker is here with the hottest goss for you.
Muddy stays: Drakes of BrightonYour go-to hotel to get the romance on or just to hang out in Brighton with its array of gorgeous eats, quirky cultural offerings, seaside activities and nightlife.
What's on this week in SussexYour curated guide to the week in Sussex, including stargazing, comedy, Shakespeare with a difference, walking, foodie fun and more. Mon 21 - Sun 27 Sept.
Bottoms up! The best new indie drinksGot a large glass to hand? We’ve rounded up 42 of the best new independent drinks from across the Muddy counties from wine and gin to rum and beer.
What's on in September in SussexYour curated guide to September in Sussex featuring live music, top-flight comedy, outdoor theatre, workshops, festivals and much more!

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

Gotta Have It

Your alternative advent calendar guide for 2020

Move over, chocolate. From gin to jewellery, and options for men and minis, here are the best alternative advent calendars to count down the festive season.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Little Black Book

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Bolney Wine Estate

Fishers Adventure Farm Park, West Sussex

Poppinghole Farm Spa, Robertsbridge

East Beach Cafe, Littlehampton

Jojo Boutique, Cuckfield

The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst

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The Cat Inn, West Hoathly

A genuine destination pub with spacious and quirky rooms, that oozes charm and quality and showcases the best of Sussex produce and hospitality.
- Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
  
  On its opening day, Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict?
- Rum – it’s the new gin!
  
  In honour of National Rum Day, we’re benching our usual G&T for something a little spicier. Here’s what to buy and how to drink it.
- Jam or cream first? Where to eat afternoon tea in Sussex
  
  It's Afternoon Tea Week - bet you didn't even know that was a thing. Celebrate tarts and fancies (steady on now) with our pick of the best places to indulge in Sussex.
- Beachside Eats: The coolest coastal cafes in Sussex
  
  Heading to the beach? You'll be wanting somewhere to eat, then. How about a laid-back beach cafe serving top quality grub al fresco? Coming right up, milady.

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22 Muddy-approved attractions in Sussex

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 22 unmissable attractions in Sussex.
- What’s in: 7 new TV and film releases to watch this week
  
  Sherlock Holmes spin-offs, live opera and the return of Bake Off - it's all happening this week! Grab a cuppa, unearth the remote and stick one of these on the box.
- What’s on this week in Sussex
  
  Your curated guide to the week in Sussex, including stargazing, comedy, Shakespeare with a difference, walking, foodie fun and more. Mon 21 - Sun 27 Sept.
- Your ultimate autumn culture planner 2020
  
  Culture vultures, grab your diaries. Here's your Muddy-curated cheat sheet to the season's best art, theatre, TV, books and film in the UK.
- Boredom begone! Here’s what to watch this week
  
  In need of something new to sink your teeth into? Muddy to the rescue! Here are the latest TV and film releases coming to a screen near you.

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- Comforting classics from The Pie Room
  
  Ooh, is there anything more satisfying than good flaky pastry? These two warming recipes from Calum Franklin’s new cookbook The Pie Room will take you into autumn and beyond.
Wellbeing
- Five healthy drink swaps to keep you cool all summer
  
  Overdid it on the wine during lockdown? Get your chops round these healthy cocktails (and mocktails), all light on calories and packed full of botanicals. You'll be glowing in no time.
- Is this the dreamiest garden in Sussex?
  
  Brush up on your garden design, pick up an unusual plant or just relax in stunning surroundings at Denmans, a romantic and intimate Sussex country garden.

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22 Muddy-approved attractions in Sussex

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 22 unmissable attractions in Sussex.
- Muddy stays: Drakes of Brighton
  
  Your go-to hotel to get the romance on, for a girly weekend or just to hang out in Brighton, the most eclectic city in the UK with its array of gorgeous eats, quirky cultural offerings, seaside activities and nightlife.
- Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West
  
  Driving down to your staycation and need a lunch pit-stop or runaround with the dog/kids? We've sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west's major routes.

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Back-to-school for grown-ups

The kids may be going back to school but why should they get all the new gear? We all deserve shiny winter boots and bags too. Here’s our pick for back-to-school style.
Kids
- Farlington School, Horsham
  
  A small but growing former all-girls school with an intimate and thriving community, that has recently opened its doors to boys. Strong arts, music and sports credentials complement academic success.
- St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne
  
  A forward-thinking seaside prep school in an enviable location with a focus on bringing out the best in all children and developing creativity, thinking skills and self-expression.

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New season fashion trends: A/W 2020

The fashionistas have spoken! Add pieces from these five trends to your wardrobe to nail autumn/ winter style this year.
- Autumnal knits for work, walks and – well, whatever
  
  There's a chill in the air so Muddy's hurtling to ultra-chic Sussex boutiques to stock up on knitwear for post-lunch walks, breezy commutes and just slobbing around the house in style.
- The shacket: your new sartorial hero
  
  What do you get when you cross a jacket with a shirt? A shacket, of course! Here's our pick of the best lightweight and affordable options to take you into autumn.

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- The essential no make-up kit
  
  It’s a trend that’s not going away anytime soon; make-up so subtle that it just makes you look like a brighter and better version of yourself. Here’s the Muddy guide.
- Hello tootsies! The best at-home pedi kits
  
  It's starting to feel a lot like peak summer and with the mercury knocking 25 degrees on a regular basis, it means it's also time to expose The Feet. Ready, set, attack!

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Muddy meets – Foraged by Fern

Eyeing up the hedgerows thinking ‘I wonder if I can eat that?’ Foraging has become something of a foodie trend. Muddy caught up with Sussex foraging expert Fern Freud to get the lowdown on all things wild food.
- Muddy meets: Shlomo, beatboxer
  
  Record-breaking beatboxer Shlomo has a new project on his hands - raising money for the NHS in association with UK theatres. Tell us about it, Shlo!
- What I’ve learnt in lockdown
  
  Love it or loathe it, lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five women juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.