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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

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

Sussex Half Term What's On25+ ideas to keep youngsters amused this half term including science workshops, hip hop, puddle jumping, comedy, trails, stargazing, skating and shows.
Alternative Valentine's datesAvoid romance-by-rote around February 14 with our suggestions for more offbeat days and nights out around Sussex
South Downs stargazing festivalFind an event near you for a spot of guided stargazing or a family-friendly workshop over the 2019 Dark Skies Festival
10 Sussex supper clubsShare tables, good food and conversation at Sussex supper clubs - many of which have fun themes
How to be happy in 201928 inspirational wellbeing and skills courses, retreats and tasters to book around the Muddy counties

Fri 15 - Sun 17 Feb

Thurs 14 - Fri 22 Feb

Feb 2019

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

A cocktail, and make it snappy!

With dry January a distant memory we’ve collated the best bars across the Muddy counties in which to whet your whistle with your favourite tipple. Ibuprofen at the ready? Then we’ll begin!
- 10 Sussex supper clubs
  
  Share tables, good food and conversation at Sussex supper clubs - many of which have fun themes
- Giggling Squid, Horsham
  
  Craving some spicy, comfort food? Try Thai 'tapas' at Giggling Squid, now in Horsham, besides Brighton, Hove and Chichester
- Join the Wine Rebellion
  
  The perfect gift for foodies - or to self - Muddy tries the Wine Rebellion version of the award-winning Brighton Food Tours
- Xmas tea at Denmans Garden
  
  Drop in for a festive afternoon tea and see the changes afoot at Denmans Garden.

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Out-of-season Scilly

Cornwall meets the Caribbean on this unspoilt archipelago just 28 miles from Land’s End. Here are some top tips for visiting with family in 2019.
- Coastal Culture Trail
  
  Linking three major Sussex galleries this coastal cycle ride can be done in sections, or as a walk!
- Gift a break
  
  Go Christmas shopping at home or abroad, or gift a West End show or a luxe or active getaway

Gift guide for her

If you’re already getting rising panic at the thought of Xmas shopping, relax – here’s the first in our series of gift guides featuring great indie products from across the Muddy counties that you can snap up online
- Gotta Have It
  
  Some surprising women's fashion labels are turning out stylish trainers this season. Check out Muddy's pick of the bunch.
- Best boot forward
  
  Comfortable, waterproof and stylish too. These everyday boots will see you through Autumn to Spring

Feb’s best new books

It’s still the dog days of winter so there’s only one thing for it – let’s hunker down with a compelling new book. Cue February’s must-read tomes, as chosen by Muddy’s books editor Kerry Potter.
- 2019 unmissable culture planner
  
  Netflix to autobiographies to sculpture to the big screen - read Muddy culture vulture Kerry Potter's picks for the year ahead
- Sherlock on Sherlock
  
  Are you a Holmes fan? Is there a GCSE Eng Lit student in your house? Catch the The Sign Of Four when it comes to Horsham or Eastbourne
- The Full Monty on Stage
  
  A stage version of the tragi-comic hit film is in Sussex this week. Is it 'hot stuff?' Muddy went along to find out.
- Muddy Newsflash
  
  Master chocolatier and TV chef pop-ups, a popular restaurant transforms, Sussex on screen and more...

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
- Sussex Half Term What’s On
  
  25+ ideas to keep youngsters amused this half term including science workshops, hip hop, puddle jumping, comedy, trails, stargazing, skating and shows.
- South Downs stargazing festival
  
  Find an event near you for a spot of guided stargazing or a family-friendly workshop over the 2019 Dark Skies Festival

Ten mins with Brendan Cole

Former Strictly bad boy Brendan Cole brings his Show Man tour to Sussex in February and March. We find out what keeps him on his toes.
- Horrible Histories talks to Muddy
  
  The show's co-director tells us how he combines education with eurgh-factor
- My Favourite Places – Carole Manley
  
  The founder of charity-focused Brighton Sings shares finds in Hove and beyond that reflect her love of exploring
- My Favourite Places: Dog-friendly eateries
  
  Dr John Mason MBE is one of the founders of The South Downs Planetarium at Chichester, which...
- My favourite places: Republica’s Saffron Sprackling
  
  Republica frontwoman Saffron Sprackling, most famous for nineties hits Ready to Go and Drop...