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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.

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July 2017

Sevenoaks’ cool new eating & meeting space

With its laid back vibe, top food and drink offering and a cool working space – Fego is the new place to be seen (oh and there’s a bar upstairs too!)
- Sizzling summer BBQ
  
  The Poet at Matfield, is a pretty, rural pub with a stylish beer garden - surely the holy grail of a hot summer's day. Better still, the Head Chef has opened his unique Braai (South African-style BBQ) grill in the garden...
- Cute Café of curiosities
  
  Decent coffee, home-made food AND gorgeous gifts... let me introduce you to a charming new rural eaterie
- 5 bluebell walk/pub combos!
  
  Walk amongst carpets of colour with my guide to 5 of the prettiest local bluebell landscapes...
- New London hang-out
  
  The Harcourt, a chic Grade 2-listed, townhouse is a bar, restaurant, meeting and private dining space

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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

Meet the high street Comeback Kids

You know those shops you never bother with when you hit the high street? You might be missing out. Here’s four to revisit.
- 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...
- 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!)

Book now: the best outdoor theatre & cinema this summer

From Shakespeare to The Rat Pack, Dickens to Atomic Blonde – there’s al fresco fun for everyone this season
- Review: Shirley Valentine
  
  Go see this for the simple reason that Jodie Prenger is outstanding in this one-woman-show...
- Still time to book! 7 cool local music festivals
  
  Hey music lover! Load up with pear cider (leave the wellies at home, you won't be needing them) and check out the best local music festivals.
- The Buddy Holly Story
  
  West End hit turns the famous tragedy into a fab, feel-good musical - and it's coming to Kent
- 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

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
- Muddy Bumper Guide
  
  We have hunted high and low for the best family fun to be had in Kent and just a little further afield.
- 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...