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Well, hello!

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

Our curated A-Z of the very best local businesses near you

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MON 19 - SUN 25 JUNE 2017

JUNE 2017

Cute Café of curiosities

Decent coffee, home-made food, a warm welcome AND gorgeous gifts… let me introduce you to a charming new rural eaterie that’s well worth a visit
- 5 bluebell walk/pub combos!
  
  Walk amongst carpets of colour with my guide to 5 of the prettiest local bluebell landscapes...
- Our new favourite London hang-out
  
  The Harcourt, a chic Grade 2-listed, townhouse is a bar, restaurant, meeting and private dining space
- Kent’s top gastropubs
  
  Kent has 3 fabulous pubs in the Top 50 Gastropub Awards - why not eat here?
- 10 party tips from top local caterer
  
  You'll love Kent caterer Home Gurr'own who can help you master hostess-with-the-mostess

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Alpine adventure calling!

Done Paris and Prague? Love the great outdoors or family adventure? Here’s 5 reasons you’ll love a mountain holiday (and it’s not just for winter!)
- Romantic getaway
  
  We've scoured 16 counties for the most gorgeous romantic couples stays, so you can put some oh-la-la into your leisure time.
- Last min getaways
  
  In a tailspin about booking your summer hols? So organised you’re already looking ahead to Autumn? Here's some expert advice

New must-have arm candy (and it’s a bargain!)

Fancy some new arm candy? You can’t add Ryan Gosling to your basket, but you can get your mitts on this brilliant tote that comes with a clutch and a purse – taking you daytime to playtime…
- Your SS17 style: SORTED
  
  It's all about big sleeves, florals and ruffles. Here's 10 top tips on how to work them into our wardrobe (even if you're a jeans and pumps kinda girl!)
- School run chic
  
  These supercool luxe trainers by Rose Rankin make glitter and leopard print school-run appropriate and are top of my SS17 wish list

The Buddy Holly Story

West End hit The Buddy Holly Story is rocking Kent this week and yes they’ve managed to turn the famous tragedy into a fab, feel-good musical
- Review: Jane Eyre
  
  This stunning National Theatre performance is coming to Canterbury - if you only see one show this year, make it this one, after you've read the Muddy review
- Review: Rent
  
  Don't miss this award-winning, high-kicking, all-singing, all-dancing rock musical when it comes to the Assembly Hall Theatre
- Muddy Book Club
  
  Want to get lost in a good book? Here's our pick of the new releases for the merry month of May...
- London exhibitions Calling!
  
  London's calling with its must-see Spring shows featuring Grayson Perry, Hockney and, um, Arnie's Terminator suit.

Are you a work-life ‘blender’?

Apparently it’s the end of the road for the ‘work life balance’ (or lack of). In its place, the buzz word is about ‘blending’ – but do you have what it takes to fully mix business with pleasure?
Kids
- Half Term Guide
  
  Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the Muddy Half Term Guide, swooping into the rescue these hols...
- Muddy Best Schools
  
  St Michaels Prep School is nestled in the calmness of Otford down a rural lane. When I recently visited this idyllic mixed prep I was really impressed with what I found - a truly special school. Fancy a look around?