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This MonthYup, the What's On Guide is back! There's still plenty of time to have a fabulous summer. Let's hop to it with these 17 things to do in Kent.
Go here: Bodiam Boating Station!Perfect for a family day out, group trip or adventure with your girlie mates - with every kind of boating you can imagine on offer.
Review: Wingham Wildlife ParkA brilliantly, manageable-sized park set in a picturesque region of the county that boasts more species than any other zoo in Kent.
What’s Open! Kent's best outdoor attractionsThe time has finally come to put on some real clothes (joggers don't count, sorry) and have some fun in the fresh air - at a social distance, of course.
HOT GOSSIP! 10 things you need to knowCalling all movers, groovers, gossipers - there is loads going on across Kent from new openings to summer sales. Here's 5 tasty news nuggets for you!

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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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Eat View more
Eat out to help out! Where to get a discount in Kent

Sick of cooking? Good news – from 3 Aug, you can get a 50% discount on your dinner and drinks when you eat in. Here are the pubs and restaurants to make your reservation at.
- 20 gorgeous pub gardens
  
  Fancy a pint? Hell yes! While there are new rules to navigate, when the sun shines, you want to make sure you have a table booked in one of the best pub gardens in the county. Here are 20 to get your chops around.
- Speedy supper, anyone? Make THIS tonight
  
  Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock for a meal that's quick, tasty and packed with protein.
- Foodies rejoice!
  
  Fed up with home cooking? Got a special occasion on the horizon? From virtual wine tasting to BBQ Boxes - here's 6 of the best food and drink experiences locally. Napkins at the ready!
- Ready, set, cook! 8 new cookbooks for Spring
  
  Looking to up your cooking creds whilst in quarantine? Then you’ll be needing our curated guide to the most useful and inspiring cookbooks for spring. Yes, chef!

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What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week

Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.

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- Perky picnicware
  
  I declare picnic season officially open! Get ready for a summer of meals on the move with these stylish and practical picnic must-haves.
Wellbeing
- #PREPARETOCARE
  
  Five conversations you need to have with your parents sooner rather than later.
- Get your family affairs in order
  
  You know - all those things you avoid because they're either too serious, too scarey or too boring. We chatted to experts at Age Space about getting organised and protecting your family in times of need.

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J’adore/ J’abhor: video calls

Are you a FaceTime fanatic or a Skype cynic? After months of video call catch-ups, two Muddy editors battle it out over the digital face-to-face. Who will you side with?
Kids
- 10 books for younger kids
  
  Kids have had a lot on their plates: no school, no play dates, and slim chance of a summer of fun in the sun. Here's 10 great book for ages 5-8 to create a fictional escape route from the madness.
- Fosse Bank: a school that has adapted
  
  These are ever-changing times indeed! We asked this Hildenborough prep school to tell us about the changes they have put in place and what benefits this has brought to their children...

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The final straw: 7 chic hats to buy now

What keeps you cool, but is this summer’s hottest accessory? The straw hat, of course! Nail the trend with one of these affordable woven beauties.
- Wear the rainbow (and find gold)
  
  The weather's been pants, but we're giving Joseph and his technicolour dream coat a run for his money with the best rainbow brights. Prepare to be dazzled.
- 6 pairs of trainers for racking up miles
  
  Whether you've rediscovered your love of running during lockdown, or just wanted an excuse to escape the house (guilty!), it's essential to have right kit. Try on these for size.

Beauty View more
- Best at-home pedi kits
  
  It's starting to feel a lot like peak summer and with the mercury knocking 25 degrees on a regular basis, it means it's also time to expose The Feet. Ready, set, attack!
- Nail it! 5 pretty press-ons
  
  Beauty salons are back, laydee! Jeez, where do we start? Gagging for a mani? I hear you. Why not fake it 'til you make it with 5 sets of pretty press-ons.

People View more
Muddy meets… Melissa Hemsley

It turns out the healthy cooking queen has culinary disasters too! Melissa spills the beans (then whips them up into a tasty frittata) on burnt pans, how to waste less food and keeping an endless supply of cookie dough in the freezer.
- Remember this face – watch this space!
  
  Meet 18-year-old Katie K - a homegrown, hard-working, young, music star-in-the-making. If you like her story and sound as much as we do then, go spread the word! She's going to be BIG news!
- All about Gok
  
  The fashion guru hits the decks at Lingfield Park Racecourse later this month, as well as presenting the Best Dressed award to the most stylish lady of the day. Here's 10 things you may not have known about Gok...

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Mini break anyone? The best hotel deals to book now

If you’re hankering for a few days away from your own four walls, then you’ll need these mini break deals from hotels across the Muddy counties. Race you to check in.
- The Muddy insider guide to Norfolk
  
  Summer holidays incoming! Read our brand new and brilliant curated guide to Norfolk, with luxe SPF brand Saltee, and start planning your staycation (PLUS enter our sexy £2,888 summer giveaway!).
- Muddy’s insider guide to Devon
  
  If Devon's on your holiday hit list this year you'll be needing our totally brilliant insider guide to the county. PLUS we have £2,888 of summer goodies up for grabs!