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

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AUGUST 2017

20 coolest, cutest cafés

Whether quirky, cute or cool, all these Kent cafés offer relaxed charm, quality home-made food and a friendly smile
- Sevenoaks’ cool new eatery
  
  With its laid back vibe, top food and drink offering and a cool working space - Fego is the new place to be
- The Poet at Matfield
  
  Try this unique Braai (South African-style BBQ) - it's the holy grail of a hot summer's day...
- 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...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Island escapes

A French-influenced break without the Euro exchange rate? Think Jersey and Guernsey
- 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.

Bikini vs swimsuit? The great Muddy debate

Bikini or swimsuit? Don’t go anywhere near a sun lounger this summer until you’ve read this.
- Rockin’ this scarf
  
  A Kate Moss-approved scarf you can wear in the summer on your neck, head or wrist? Cult brand Rockins sure rocks our world.
- Fashion’s 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.

Muddy Book Club: beach reads bonanza!

Sunglasses on, sunlounger primed, children gagged – it’s Muddy’s best holiday books!
- Festival Fever
  
  Food, family - and even fitness - festivals aren't just about the music. Here's our pick of 5 brilliant Kent festivals - which one is for you?
- 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

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’s Drusillas discount offer!
  
  Snaffle half price kids' tickets this summer at the popular family park
- 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.