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

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MON 28 AUG – FRI 1 SEPT

AUGUST 2017

Pass the jam, it’s Afternoon Tea Week

We’re celebrating Afternoon Tea Week (14 Aug – 20 Aug) by bringing you our curated list of top afternoon tea spots to indulge in cakes, crustless sandwiches and creamy scones.
- Been to Coppa Club yet?
  
  Where to book for lunch when you have 17 of the country’s most exacting lifestyle bloggers...
- Muddy Eats: The Oat Hill
  
  Plush decor, a pretty garden and top-notch food - no wonder The Oat Hill won Best Destination...
- Muddy Eats: Korean buddha bowls
  
  You may love a juicy burger but I've found a foodie fave at newly opened Grounded Kitchen....
- Refreshing summer mocktails made easy
  
  Andrew Seaward from Cocktail Shaker Boys gives us some tasty non-alcoholic cocktails. These...

Muddy enjoys a day at Twycross Zoo

Excited children, educational talks, colourful animals and hours of fun just a few reasons why you’re never too old to go to the zoo.
- Into the Woods: 15% off Forest Holidays
  
  Beautifully-appointed, luxury cabins for families set in stunning Forestry Commission woodland...
- Romantic getaway
  
  We've scoured 16 counties for the most gorgeous romantic couples stays, so you can put some...

WHY WE LOVE JAMMY AND CO

If you love Liberty London prints then you’re going to love the new collection from Jammy and Co. Their pretty designs and gorgeous clothing range has got us lusting after every single item.
- Bikini vs swimsuit? The Muddy debate
  
  Bikini or swimsuit? Don't go anywhere near a sun lounger this summer until you've read this....
- Need a new holiday wardrobe? Sorted!
  
  We've curated the essential summer pieces, from beachwear to summer dresses to the coolest...

A visit to Shakespeare’s Gardens

A tour of the stunning contemporary new sculpture garden at Shakespeare’s New Place and ongoing restoration of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage garden.
- WEST END KIDS
  
  Heading to London? Kids in tow? Check out our pick of the 20 best kids’ theatre in town this...
- Express Muddy news
  
  Will you indulge us while we toot our own horn for a minute or two? We'll make it snappy...promise!...
- Review: KIN
  
  KIN is the second show from Barely Methodical Group - an urban, contemporary circus act. It's...
- Muddy Book Club: June’s best read
  
  Feel the need, the need to read? You’re in luck – walk this way for the Muddy Book Club,...

Speedy Suppers: Thomasina Miers’ fish tacos

Busy chef and mother Thomasina Miers shares with Muddy her fuss-free speedy fish tacos recipe (because there’s only so much pasta and pesto a girl can eat).
- Speedy Supper – prawn, fennel and tomato pilaf
  
  Haven't got a clue what to make for dinner? We're here to help. Well, top food writer Diana...
- GOAT’S CHEESE AND GREENS FRITTATA
  
  Step away from that tin of baked beans lady, here's a Speedy Supper for tonight courtesy of...
Wellbeing
- Forget Bikram! Forrest is the new yoga trend
  
  Do you know your downward dog from your half lotus? Me neither but I felt totally exhilarated...
- 11 TIPS TO GET IN SHAPE FOR SUMMER
  
  Summer is knocking on the door so if you've let the diet fall to the way side (join the club)...

Work driving you nuts? We have a book for that

Career crisis? We’re here to help with five ace new self-help books.
- Work-life ‘blending’
  
  No more 'work life balance' (or lack of), now it's 'blending' - but do you have what it takes...
- How to be happier at work
  
  With a third of our lives taken up by work, figuring out how to enjoy the ride has never been more important. Here's how to do it.
Kids
- WEST END KIDS
  
  Heading to London? Kids in tow? Check out our pick of the 20 best kids’ theatre in town this...
- EASTER HALF TERM FUN STUFF
  
  Okay fellow Mudsters, Easter half term is just around the corner and I’ve done the hard...

Tamsin Winter: My Favourite Places

Tamsin Winter recently released her debut novel, Being Miss Nobody. She loves living in Market Harborough so is the perfect person to tell us where to shop, relax and drink.
- Alison Moore: My favourite places
  
  Author Alison Moore has written a string of successful novels and is working on her first children's...
- Holly Bell: My Favourite Places
  
  Great British Bake Off Fans will remember lovely Holly Bell, the young mum from Leicester who...
- Fiona Cairns: My favourite places
  
  Fiona Cairns is probably most well known for creating Prince William and Kate Middleton’s...