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Review: A boozy lakeside picnic at Albourne EstatesAward-winning wines? Tick. Top notch countryside? Tick. Friendly (non snooty) approach? Tick. Next stop the Albourne Estate near Brighton - although frankly, you had us at the word wine.
The best artisan South Coast ginsTo celebrate Official Gin o'Clock - aka World Gin Day on Sat June 12 - get stuck in with Muddy's pick of the the best locally-produced Mother's Ruin. Hic!
The ultimate Father's Day gift guideInstead of panicking and ordering a weird novelty t-shirt (we've all been there), take our advice and purchase something he won't try to hide at the back of a drawer.
What's On in Sussex this JuneAll being well, all restrictions lift this month so make the most of all the comedy, theatre and outdoor festivals on offer in Sussex this June.
Their words: what kids really think of online school

Well, hello!

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

Gotta Have It

Our social lives have moved outdoors but Sussex is still 'bracing', especially after dark. Keep warm and carry on with one of these fab spring jackets, from Sussex stores and malls.

The most coveted awards for indie businesses across 25 counties. Nominate your plucky local Indies now.

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Chicken and mango salad with chilli lime dressing

Balmy summer days call for quick, easy and light lunches like this chicken and mango salad, ready in just 20 minutes. Pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
- Wild mushroom and artichoke tagliatelle
  
  Veggies, pasta, wine: all the food groups represented. Rustle up this earthy, vegan dish in under an hour and enjoy in the sunshine with a glass of wine (at 63% off from Naked Wines).
- The best artisan South Coast gins
  
  To celebrate Official Gin o'Clock - aka World Gin Day on Sat June 12 - get stuck in with Muddy's pick of the the best locally-produced Mother's Ruin. Hic!
Wellbeing
- Review: The Float Spa, Hove
  
  Muddy tries out a unique form of relaxation therapy at this hidden gem of a spa in Hove's trendy Third Avenue.
- Connecting with nature for your mental health
  
  Brighton-based meditation and creativity teacher Helen shares her top tips for creating a relationship with nature to help your mental wellbeing.

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Pass the remote: here’s what to watch this week

Too much time in the sun? Crack out the ice cream and cool down with a killer crop of telly this week. From sewing finales to father’s day fodder to the big new Pixar film, here’s what to watch.
- It’s TV time! What to watch this week
  
  Roll up! Roll up! We've got true crime documentaries, international football tournaments, fab Netflix films and the Norse God of Mischief for you this week. Pop open the popcorn and settle in.
- TV you need in your life: what’s on this week
  
  Finally have an evening in the house by yourself after 15 months of waiting? Crack open the vino and Pringles and enjoy lying flat out on the sofa.

Little Black Book

Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.

Cottesmore Hotel & Country Club, Pease Pottage

Marples Cakery, West Sussex

Generation Distillers

The White Hart, Stopham

Seven Seventeen

Bright Light Film

High Weald Dairy

Harwoods Group, Sussex

Bluebell Vineyard Estates, Uckfield

Luxury Holiday Cottages at Cowdray Estate, near Midhurst

Sussex Floor Restoration

Cafe Number 4, Horsham

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Review: A boozy lakeside picnic at Albourne Estates

Award-winning wines? Tick. Top notch countryside? Tick. Friendly (non snooty) approach? Tick. Next stop the Albourne Estate near Brighton – although frankly, you had us at the word wine.
- Brunch time! Where to eat the best meal of the day
  
  A bona fide excuse to drink before midday, plus, it's way easier to get a table booking for a morning slot. What are you waiting for? Bag brunch at one of these Sussex gems
- Review: Sussex Pass at The White Hart, Wadhurst
  
  An upmarket restaurant from an established Sussex foodie team, housed within a cosy village pub with a menu that celebrates the best of local food and drink.

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Revealed! The winner of our £1,000 Tide competition

Last year wasn’t all a disaster! Meet Joanne Cuckson, founder of an innovative job search website, and find out how she plans to use her winnings to increase gender diversity in her sector.
Kids
- Great Walstead School, Lindfield
  
  A delightful and rural day school for boys and girls aged 2-13 in a sizeable and picturesque campus, with a focus on developing happy, confident and successful children.
- Their words: what kids really think of online school
  
  What if you're too scared to put your hand up in class, too exhausted to get out of bed, struggle with SEN, or too busy playing golf? Four kids explain why they made the switch and what they think of life at InterHigh, an online school.

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Best swimwear for 2021

Nothing says summer like new swimwear. Who cares if it’s the Med or the back garden, it’s time to splash out. Whether it’s eco, floral, striped, shaping, nautical or sporty, we’ve found your perfect bikini or swimsuit.
- Sunglasses to suit your face shape
  
  The weather's perked up - time for new sunnies! We have you covered with our guide to the hottest frames to suit your face shape this summer. Just don't sit on them.
- 48 summer must-haves for that stylish staycation
  
  Be it Blackpool or Barbados, make this summer holiday your most stylish yet. From handwoven kaftans to beach speakers, these are the holiday must-haves in Muddy's basket.

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- Affordable French skincare for va-va-voom glow
  
  We've unearthed eight French pharmacy brands with that certain je ne sais quoi. Here's your passport to a natural glow a la Marion Cotillard... and the best bit? It won't break the bank
- Review: Poppinghole Farm Spa, Robertsbridge
  
  A gloriously tranquil East Sussex haven with holiday cottages and a boutique spa, perfect for escaping the grind and enjoying some well-deserved me-time.

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Georgina Burnett on decor do’s, don’ts, and disasters

Goodbye grey! It’s time to bring a splash of colour into our homes and who better to advise on how to create the perfect space than TV presenter and DIY expert Georgina Burnett?
- The talented locals behind The Indie Store – part 2!
  
  In the second of our two-parter, we meet the rest of the brilliant makers, designers and producers behind The Indie Store and find out what makes them special. Go and say hello - they're local, you know!
- Six lockdown heroines to celebrate IWD
  
  It’s been a bit of a year so to mark International Women’s Day 2021, we thought we’d big up six women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.

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27 of the best beaches in East Anglia

Summer’s coming (no, really, it is!) so we’ve got the inside scoop on the best East Anglian beaches for all tastes. Buckets at the ready, sandwiches packed, bring on the sun!
- Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West
  
  Driving down to your staycation and need somewhere to have lunch, walk the dog, let the kids run or even take a nap? We've sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west's major routes.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.