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It’s TV time! What to watch this weekRoll up! Roll up! We've got true crime, international football, fab Netflix films and the Norse God of Mischief for you this week. Pop open the popcorn and settle in.
The ultimate Father's Day gift guideInstead of panic buying a weird novelty t-shirt (we've all been there), take our advice and purchase something he won't try to hide at the back of a drawer.
Best outdoor theatre in BerkshireIt's time to venture outside and access some much-needed culture - hurrah! So, without further ado, we present the best outdoor theatre to book now.
It’s June! So what’s on in Berks this month?It's officially summer, and we've got a jam-packed month to celebrate. From wacky circus theatre to arty exhibitions and the West End in the Woods, it's all happening in Berks.
Rev it up! Bremont Stonor Supercar SundayVroooom! Looking for a fun day out this July? Here are five reasons Bremont Stonor Supercar Sunday is a dead-cert (even for non-petrol heads).

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

That 17 May date is on its way, but we're still eating outdoors for now which is the perfect excuse to purchase one of these gorgeous spring jackets.

The most coveted awards for indie businesses across 25 counties. Nominate your plucky local Indies now.

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Tickled pink! Five rocking rosés

Everything’s coming up rosé! When the sun shines the nation is bathing in the pink stuff. Let’s keep hangovers at bay and drink these blush beauties picked by Berkshire’s Grape & Nectar.
- Wild mushroom and artichoke tagliatelle
  
  Veggies, pasta, wine: all the food groups represented. Rustle up this earthy, vegan dish in under an hour and enjoy in the sunshine with a glass of wine (at 63% off from Naked Wines).
- Cook this speedy summery recipe tonight!
  
  From River Cottage king HFW, this Moroccan spiced lamb and tabbouleh dish is fragrant, herby and perfect for summer scoffing PLUS pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
Wellbeing
- Fitness niggles and injuries, begone!
  
  From knee strains to pelvic floor dysfunction. There are a host of injuries that affect sporty women more than men. Here are the culprits and how best to tackle them
- 8 mood-boosting Spring walks
  
  There's nothing like fresh air and a shot of Vitamin D to boost your mood. Call it medicine...

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8 cool new coffee table books

Can’t be bothered to read a novel right now? No problem, have a languid browse through the best new coffee table books instead, with a little help from Mostly Books.
- It’s TV time! What to watch this week
  
  Roll up! Roll up! We've got true crime documentaries, international football tournaments, fab Netflix films and the Norse God of Mischief for you this week. Pop open the popcorn and settle in.
- Best outdoor theatre in Berkshire
  
  It's time to venture outside and access some much-needed culture - hurrah! So, without further ado, we present the best outdoor theatre to book now.

Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.

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Cool places for a fun Father’s Day lunch

Dads deserve a little recognition. So save yourself the hassle of cooking and spoil him with a posh pint and quality grub. Here’s 14 local haunts that should hit the spot.
- Lunch with a view: 19 fab waterside eats
  
  Water, water everywhere and there's more than a drop to drink (thank god!). Watch the world float by at Muddy's fave waterside spots to eat and drink.
- Buckle up for the Muddy gin flight
  
  The Muddy gin flight is ready for take off. Fasten your seatbelts for a world tour of six countries and seven gins. Hangover turbulence to be expected.

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Ideas to get your finances into shape for 2021

The beginning of the year is always about renewal, resolutions and healthy regimes. But the fallout from Covid has shown how financial wellbeing is also vital – and too often overlooked. Muddy limbers up for a money MOT.
Kids
- LVS Ascot
  
  A passionately non-selective, co-ed day and boarding school for children aged 4-18, that's unpretentious, thinks like a grammar school without the pressure.
- Heathfield School, Ascot
  
  This deliberately small all-girls' school is a stone's throw from Ascot, where boarding is big, opportunities are endless and there are more facilities than you can shake a lacrosse stick at.

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Sunglasses to suit your face shape

The weather’s perked up – time for new sunnies! We have you covered with our guide to the hottest frames to suit your face shape this summer. Just don’t sit on them.
- The ultimate Father’s Day gift guide
  
  Instead of panic buying a weird novelty t-shirt (we've all been there), take our advice and purchase something he won't try to hide at the back of a drawer.
- 48 summer must-haves for that stylish staycation
  
  Be it Blackpool or Barbados, make this summer holiday your most stylish yet. From handwoven kaftans to beach speakers, these are the holiday must-haves in Muddy's basket.

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Nine inspirational heroines to celebrate IWD

It’s been a bit of a year so to mark International Women’s Day 2021, we thought we’d big up nine women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.
- The talented locals behind The Indie Store
  
  As we gingerly step back into the real world, it's more important than ever to support local. Here some of our Indie Store businesses recount their journey and show what makes them special.
- My favourite places: Sarah Burns MBE of Smart Works
  
  When Smart Works Reading's charity chief Sarah Burns isn't riding a bike to raise £20k to support local women, where will we find her? These hangouts, of course!

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27 of the best beaches in East Anglia

Summer’s coming (no, really, it is!) so we’ve got the inside scoop on the best East Anglian beaches for all tastes. Buckets at the ready, sandwiches packed, bring on the sun!
- Top pitstops when you’re heading West
  
  Driving down to your staycation and need a lunch pit-stop or runaround with the dog/kids? We’ve sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west’s major routes.
- Nine divine holiday rentals to book now for an autumn break
  
  If you didn't have sharp enough elbows to get your summer holiday staycation nailed, fear not. Here are the holiday rentals to book now for an autumn weekend escape