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I'm Amber, editor of Muddy Surrey, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.
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Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.
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Natural skincare + bio-active science = RESULTSTwo sisters, one multi-award winning beauty brand and - oh hello - 10 Balance Me bundles worth a total of £1200 to give away!
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Mindfulness - why bother?Mindfulness is the buzzword of our times, but what does it really mean? And why bother?
Frances Trussell, mindfulness expert and author of a new book on the subject explains…
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The art fair not to missThe Contemporary Art Fairs Surrey boasts some brilliant artists and stunning pieces that will give your home character and don’t cost the earth.
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The Cricketers, CobhamThis gorgeous 17th-century inn just out of Cobham has a cosy bar and a bright and airy brasserie offering quality pub grub with a Gallic twist.
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Five reasons teens should do yogaThere are so many reasons why teenagers should do yoga. But if you - or your teen - need convincing, here are five good reasons to sign up - from teen yoga instructor Emily Davies.
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How to plan the ultimate outdoor weddingIf you've always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, there's a lot to plan. We asked Nikki Ford from outdoor wedding specialists Fiesta Fields for a checklist to help plan your magical day.
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Things to do with kids this half termHalf term saviours coming your way. We know exactly to keep the kids entertained - from art and cookery to the best theatre and days out. We've nailed it.
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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love
Artichoke Interior Design
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Mavericks Camp
The Running Horses, Mickleham
Seasons Café and Kitchen, Guildford
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The Cock Inn
When the gluten-free menu is just as extensive as the regular menu, you know you’ve got something to crow about. Welcome to the Cock Inn.
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Down the Hatch
A traditional neighbourhood pub serving quality food that's homespun, good value and unpretentious.
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No 97, Surbiton
Warm and friendly with a superb fine dining menu and a drinks menu to die for - we're loving this restaurant and gin bar in Surbiton's leafy Maple Road.
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One One Four, Teddington
This funky little restaurant in the heart of Teddington is a real find - with innovative cooking and a brilliant drinks menu.
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Salt Pig, Dorking
Once an oinker, always an oinker... Muddy goes the whole hog and does the full three courses...
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Why travel agents rock
You get one life – don’t waste it – eight reasons to use a boutique travel agent.
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Four of the best weekend ski resorts
Looking for inspiration for a weekend away to the slopes - we tapped up the experts at Blue...
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Fancy a weekend away in Kent?
Course you do! We've teamed up with Southeastern to give you the lowdown on the Garden of England's hidden gems. PLUS we're giving away a luxe weekend stay there worth £500! Aren't we nice?
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Lifestyle management
Be more organised
It’s hard to focus on what’s important when there’s a growing list of ‘things’ to do – so here are our tips on how to restore order.
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Activities
Why fly fishing is fun
I get to try out plenty of new things at Muddy, but this is a first. Find out what happened when I went fly fishing.
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Health
Physio with a difference
CoreFitPhysio is everything we love at Muddy – a small boutique clinic offering a holistic service that’s personalised and fun.
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17 pubs to get cosy in
Fancy a crisp walk then a pint in a pub. Or maybe you’d rather just curl up with a book in a cosy corner? We’ve got it covered.
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Witness the fitness!
You rocked the January fitness thing and now we’re mid-Feb and you’re still at it, so it must be time to invest in some decent gear. Check this lot out.
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Natural skincare + bio-active science = RESULTS
Two sisters, one multi-award winning beauty brand and - oh hello - 10 Balance Me bundles worth a total of £1200 to give away!
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Taming the frizz
I've just discovered the secret to frizz and fuss free hair - and I'm here to shout it from the rooftops.
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Muddy book club
Kindle fully charged? Sofa commandeered? Tea brewed? Right then, here are February’s must-read tomes. Let’s go!
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Your 2019 culture guide
Want to make the most of 2019? Muddy's culture vulture Kerry Potter has curated the best new TV, music, theatre, film, books and art of the year. Get yer diary out!
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Property flirt
Petticoats on show, here we go. Come ogle this Oxted abode - it ticks all the boxes for ideal family living. Follow me, I've got the keys...
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Speedy supper: Prawn Laksa
Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy Prawn Laksa is also healthy, hearty and the perfect midweek supper for anyone on a fitness drive.
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Mud Monsters fun runs
Get your muddy kicks on these fun obstacle course runs - we've a pair of tickets up for grabs!
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The story of Psych-K
With mental health problems on the rise, now is the time to look at alternative treatments. We asked Psych-K practitioner Peter Haling to shed more light on this relatively new process.
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Co-working: 5 reasons to do it
Are you tired of working from home? Sick of setting up in coffee shops? Maybe you’re over the rigidity of long-term office leases? Then it’s time to consider co-working.
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How to tame your teen
Wish you could get inside your teen's head? Now you can (well, sort of). Julia Harrington, headteacher at Queen Anne's School in Reading, busts the myths using actual science.
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Queen Anne’s, Caversham
Muddy says: A top girls' school set in 34 acres with cracking facilities, including a super-cool 6th form, a can-do ethos and great results.
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Muddy meets Tom Kerridge
We talk Pub in the Park (Razorlight, Texas and Clean Bandit in Surrey peeps) and work life balance issues – yup, he has them too!
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Muddy meets Posh Spice
The real Posh might not be touring with the Spice Girls, but Wannabe brings the (girl) power of the fab five to Guildford in April. We fire some quick fire questions at Posh, aka Lavinia Kastamoniti.
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10 minutes with Brendan Cole
Former 'Strictly' bad boy Brendan Cole brings his 'Show Man' tour to Guildford's G Live in March. We grabbed 10 minutes to fire some quick questions his way.
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