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

Gotta Have It

Don’t leave it to chance! Choose from our handpicked selection of the best businesses near you.

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MON 16 – SUN 22 JUL

JULY 2018

Fancy nosebag at the Astor Grill

The relaxed little sister to the refined André Garrett fine dining experience at stunning Cliveden House Hotel on the Bucks/Berks border.
- Dive in at The Dolphin, Newbury
  
  Shoreditch House meets Miami Beach vibes, Newbury's new pub is cool, quirky place to chill.
- Andre Garrett @ Cliveden
  
  Loved by Meghan (we're on first name terms), loved by Muddy. The André Garrett is Deco fabulous.
- First review: Back to the Vine
  
  Michelin star chef, Shay Cooper's one night stand at The Vineyard's 20th anniversary celebration.
- Well heeled Old Boot Inn
  
  A superlative supper at the rejuvenated Old Boot in Stanford Dingley, West Berkshire? Pull up a chair…

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Happy campers

As the Pet Shop Boys said: Go West – especially when it comes to camping and glamping! Here’s your Muddy guide to the perfect places to pitch in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
- Bluebell wood hotspots
  
  Our woodlands are a sea of blooms, so here’s where to catch them while they last – with nearby pit stops!
- The insider guide to Windsor
  
  Spotlight's on Windsor thanks to a little Royal Wedding. Ditch the guide book, here's where to hang out.

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Holiday packing sorted!

Summer travels looming and nothing to wear? Relax, take a swig of wine, all you need is a 10 piece capsule wardrobe. Just don’t forget your undies.
- Crack the dress code
  
  Tiptoe through the minefield of summer dos without breaking a sweat or needing a blister plaster.
- Race day ready
  
  Newbury Racecourse is looking for the Most Stylish Racegoers. Make it to the winners' enclosure.

What book are you taking on holiday?

Never mind the holiday wardrobe, let’s sort out your holiday reading. Here’s the Muddy top 10 summer tomes. Save space in that suitcase!
- Nick Schlee sketch show
  
  Mallett has created a suite of rooms at Donnington Priory to showcase great art. First up, a tribute to local artist Nick Schlee.
- Love Island – yes or no?
  
  It's the talking point TV of the summer but the Muddy office is divided on Love Island. What about you? Time for a heated debate!

The future’s Allbright

Want to start your own business? Need funding to get to the next stage? Female entrepreneurs, breathe deep, smile wide and meet your new best friends.
Kids
- Things to do with the kids this summer
  
  Don’t panic, stay strong, the summer hols will be a doddle with your must-read Muddy Guide. Stock up on wine, get planning… we will survive.
- Ready, set… Get wet!
  
  Hey hot stuff! Bit sweaty? Strip down to your cossie, we’re diving in. Here are 10 watery hot spots to cool off in a heatwave.

The weird world of Craig David

What do Kestrel Kes, Louboutins and Willy Wonka have in common? Here are 10 things you didn’t know about comeback king, Craig.
- Muddy meets: Lizzy Yarnold
  
  Hurtling headfirst down a track at 90mph is a breeze in comparison to the grilling she got from St Andrew's School kids.
- World Cup Wonders
  
  Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup’s hottest footballers at Muddy Stilettos. Instead we’ve gone and found you the smartest. Yes, amazingly there are some!