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Well, hello!

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

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FRI 22 - SUN 24 SEPTEMBER 2017

MON 18 - SUN 24 SEPTEMBER 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017

Muddy Eats: The Treby Arms

Caught: one Muddy Editor licking the plate. And I’m not even joking. I’ve been to see what’s on the menu these days at the Michelin Starred and, more importantly, Muddy Award-winning pub and restaurant in Sparkwell.
- The Swan, Bampton
  
  A pretty, whitewashed pub, in a historic town & a cabinet full of awards. Very pleased to meet you, The Swan.
- 7 English Wine Facts
  
  Château Walthamstow? Come on, it has a ring, no? Here's some trivia to soak up and impress your bezzies with.
- Hutong Cafe, Plymouth
  
  Plymouth rejoice! There's a super cool new place to go for coffee in Plymouth (and the rosti's are lush,too)
- New to Exeter: Polpo
  
  Imagine our excitement at hearing the words 'Polpo's coming to Exeter!'Muddy Devon was at the launch, naturally.

Spain. With kids. Easy peasy (honest!)

As the summer hols come to an end, what’s the best thing to do? Look ahead to the next one, of course! Here’s a tip-off about the most family-friendly Spanish break, like, ever. Caserio del Mirador is catnip for kids and perfect for parents.
- Muddy checks in at The Pig
  
  I've already told you about the food, fancy hearing what it's like to stay at The Pig at Combe?
- Heard of Forest Holidays?
  
  Beautifully-appointed, luxury cabins for families set in stunning Forestry Commission woodland. And... breathe.

New season fashion wishlist! The Muddy crew’s AW17 picks

Shall we go shopping? (Enablers? Us?) Read on for the new season’s key pieces, as currently coveted by the Muddy HQ crew.
- Happy Feet
  
  Introducing Pastel Sixteen's debut range of loafers, in - yep - sixteen sunny shades. Count 'em!
- Fashion with tassels on!
  
  It's summer, it's the law that you must wear fringey bits. Here are our favourite dangly delights.

The Muddy Book Club – September’s best new reads

Read all about it! Muddy’s professional bookworm Kerry Potter burrows into this month’s best literary offerings. Make some space on your bedside table pronto!
- What are we reading?
  
  The top tomes squeezed into the Muddy suitcases this month - and all the literary inspo you need.
- Muddy Book Club
  
  Sunglasses on, sunlounger primed, children gagged - it's Muddy's best holiday books!
- The Third Policeman
  
  Get the Muddy scoop on Miracle Theatre’s latest brilliantly bonkers, touring summer show.
- The Buddy Holly Story
  
  West End hit The Buddy Holly Story is taking early Rock ‘n’ Roll on tour – get your feel-good fix!

Work driving you nuts? We have a book for that

Feeling a bit ‘meh’ about work? Reading this when you should be writing a report? (Naughty!) Or maybe you’re dreaming about changing careers completely? Whatever your job dilemma, we have a book for that.
- Work-life ‘blending’?
  
  Hero Brown at Muddy HQ has been pondering the 'work-life balance' and she's got me thinking now...
- How to be happier at work
  
  We’ve tapped up a top business psychologist for some advice. It might just change your life!
Kids
- Back to School Blues
  
  Children's life coach Lisa Parkes shares her top tips to prepare stressed-out kids for the new school year.
- Doing London with kids?
  
  Yep, totally possible - enjoyable, even. Here are 10 attractions in the capital you shouldn't miss

Meet the author

Trying to teach your kids some good habits? New author Tina Stubbs can help with her children’s book series Life’s Little Bugs
- My Favourite Places: Jessica Barker-Wren
  
  Ahead of a stint at the Edinburgh Fringe, the COW star and writer is glad to be back on home soil in Muddy Devon.
- Yvonne Coomber: My Favourite Places
  
  Artist Yvonne Coomber has a cheerful outlook on life, which is why I thought it would be great to pick her brains.
- Laura Wall: My Favourite Places
  
  A super-talented artist, children's book author and illustrator, plus all-round stylish and...
- Toby Ray: My Favourite Places
  
  Devon-born, Cornish based; fine artist Toby Ray shares his favourite places with his favourite people. That's us, Muddies!