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SEPTEMBER NEWSFLASH!Pumpkin patches and drive-in pantos no, not a fairytale, but the hottest gossip in Leicestershire and Rutland!
Outdoor activities to enjoy this October half term
What's on: September 2020There's plenty of fun to be had in our ends, from cookery to comedy as well as a cool outdoors fest. Check it out and more.
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.
Sizzling September readsFed up of flicking through Netflix? Power up your Kindle and load up these fab books to enjoy this month as suggested by The Kibworth Bookshop.

Well, hello!

I'm Keya, editor of Muddy Leics & Rutland, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

We've rounded up the top makeup, skincare and fragrance advent calendars to get your hands on for Christmas before they sell out. Be quick!

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

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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 – and is it worth a trip to North Cornwall?
- EAT OUT TO HELP OUT! WHERE TO GET A DISCOUNT IN LEICS & RUTLAND
  
  Sick of cooking? Good news – until 31 Aug, you can get a 50% discount on your dinner and...
- Wicker basket packed? 14 best picnic spots
  
  I'm heading off to Rutland and Leicestershire's 14 top picnic spots to scoff some scotch eggs....
- 5 of the best posh takeaways
  
  Desperate to sink your teeth into some fancy food but not ready to take your chances at a restaurant?...
- Recipe: Heston’s super-posh tomato salad
  
  Light, fresh, and the perfect summer serve, sink your chops into Heston's posh Tomato Salad....

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Things to do, try and eat this week

A fantasy world of witchcraft and wizardry, an epic new coffee and cake shop, and death-defying stunts – just a few things to try this week in Leics and Rutland.
- 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.
- SEPTEMBER NEWSFLASH!
  
  Pumpkin patches and drive-in pantos no, not a fairytale, but the hottest gossip in Leicestershire and Rutland!
- The Muddy List: Top things to do, try and see this week
  
  Ready to dive into the week? There's food, films, festivals (ok well one) and more in my curated guide.
- Back-to-school films we give an A+
  
  The best days of your life, they said. Hmmm... perhaps not but they were certainly memorable. Relive the pain and the glory with Muddy's top 10 school films.

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3 tempting traybakes from Jo Pratt

Never tried to make a traybake? They’re the perfect solution for a quick and easy dinner, plus it means less washing up.
- Try these tasty veggie dishes from Ottolenghi
  
  You new foodie bible has just landed. Yotam Ottolenghi’s new cookbook, FLAVOUR is bursting with delicious recipes ideas that pack a punch!
- September: 5 must-do gardening tips
  
  With the new season on the horizon, don't let all your hard work during lockdown go to waste. Here's some tips to give your garden a little TLC this month.
Wellbeing
- Worried about CV Lockdown?
  
  We've chatted to experts at Age Space to get some practical advice if your parents are over...
- Working (out) from home: 5 on-demand exercise classes
  
  Tear your eyes away from Netflix and get moving with these streaming fitness classes. No excuses now!

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Muddy approved attractions in Leicestershire

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of unmissable attractions in Leicestershire.
- Muddy approved attractions in Rutland
  
  From the must-see hot spots in England's smallest county to cool insider alternatives, here's the most unmissable attractions in Rutland.
- Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
  
  This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We've got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.

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Which entrepreneur won Tide’s £2000 helping hand?

Thanks for asking! Say hello to Jade and her delicious bakery business and find out how the money has helped her boost her business to the next level.
- Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreams
  
  Have a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer two grand to give you the boost you need. Competition now closed.
- We’re hiring!
  
  Based in Leicestershire, proud to be a local and want to work for fantabulous lifestyle platform Muddy Stilettos? You’re in the right place if you're a cool, confident and experienced commercial bod.
Kids
- Outdoor activities to enjoy this October half term
  
  From den building to paddle boarding, see what other quirky activities the kids can enjoy outdoors this half term. Get booking now
- How to manage back-to-school anxiety
  
  With the nation’s schoolchildren back to school, it’s a tense time for everyone. So, how, as parents, should we control our fears? Muddy finds out.

Fashion View more
New season jumpsuits to buy now

Chic, comfy and transitional – the jumpsuit is a must-have staple in your summer/autumn wardrobe. Shall we go shopping?
- Wear the rainbow (and find gold)
  
  The weather’s been pants, but we're giving Joseph and his technicolour dream coat a run for his money with the best rainbow brights. Prepare to be dazzled.
- 6 pairs of trainers for racking up miles
  
  Whether you've rediscovered your love of running during lockdown, or just wanted an excuse to escape the house (guilty!), it's essential to have right kit. Try on these for size.

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Muddy meets… Melissa Hemsley

It turns out the healthy cooking queen has culinary disasters too! Melissa spills the beans (then whips them up into a tasty frittata) on burnt pans, how to waste less food and keeping an endless supply of cookie dough in the freezer.
- WONDER WOMEN
  
  To celebrate International Women's Day on Sun 8 March, Muddy is shining the spotlight on some of our favourite trail-blazing, commotion-causing women from the creative industries.
- Muddy has a laugh with comedian Sarah Johnson
  
  Muddy chats to the funny lady about why she turned down the chance to act, how she gets her kids involved in comedy and her new show.
- GBBO contestant, Priya O’Shea
  
  We're chuffed that she's repping Leicester on this year's series of The Great British Bake Off. Here's everything you need to know about the amateur baker.
- Creative and talented
  
  Full-time sign writer and hand lettering enthusiast, Lorna Dunn has worked with tonnes of fab indie businesses which means she knows some of the best places locally so it was a no-brainer to ask her all about them...