Spotlight

Superflashy newsflash!Four new openings and a festival! No, not the latest Richard Curtis movie but this month's exciting Muddy news coming atcha. Read it and go!
What's on - AugustIt's back, baby! Eating, drinking, partying and more! Muddy's found you over 30 things to do this month in Devon, handily split into outdoor and online. Go forth and have fun!
Superflashy newsflash!What's that you say? Good news? Oh yes! Muddy brings you a new al mare seafood experience in Dartmouth, bubbles (and more bubbles) and more!
What to watch online this weekYour weekly boredom buster is here with all the best and brand spanking new TV, film, music and theatre to keep you entertained from the sofa.
Staying in saviour - what to stream this weekIf the sofa is your No.1 destination this week (rain, rain go away!) then you'll be needing my guide to the best telly, theatre, film and online festivals.

Well, hello!

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

Who needs foreign shores when you can bring the Med to your living room? Here are the best destination-inspired candles money can buy.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

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Eat out to help out! Where to get a discount in Devon

Heard the good news? From 3 Aug, you can get a 50% discount on your dinner and drinks when you eat in. Here’s where to make that reservation, pronto.
- Quarantini time! Wicked grapefruit and berry slushie
  
  What's cool, fruity and full of gin? No, not me silly! Muddy's found you a delicious tutti-fruity cocktail, just the thing to perk you up and cool you down while it's scorchio.
- Muddy takes it away: Sara’s Petite Cuisine
  
  Muddy says Ola La! to an award-winning cafe serving up a tempting twist of Portuguese and French pastries and light lunches in the heart of Topsham.
- Recipe inspiration, courtesy of Giffords Circus (yes, really!)
  
  Roll up, roll up! ... Put some razzle-dazzle back into mealtime monotony with a double whammy of scrumptious, summery dishes from Giffords Circus' new cookbook.
- Muddy eats out (at last): Coombe Cellars
  
  There's no Sunday lunch like the one you don't have to cook after three months of lockdown! Muddy hotfoots it with the family to Coombe Cellars for a slap-up.

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What’s in: what to watch this week

Hiding inside to escape the heat, or need to shelter from the storm? No fear: these new TV and film releases will keep you entertained.
- What’s in: what to watch this week
  
  Got a hot date with your sofa? Here are this week's best new film and TV releases to spice up your evenings
- What’s in: what to watch this week
  
  Rubbish weather got you down? Settle on the sofa with a cuppa and binge-watch some of these new TV and film releases instead.
- 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.
- We’re all going on a big-screen holiday
  
  Choose your destination, fasten your seats and get ready for take off. Here's 21 films, set in exotic locations that are almost as good travelling abroad.

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- 8 unusual herbs to spice up your life
  
  Or your cooking and cocktails at the very least! Get your chops around these unusual herbs, perfect for everything from pepping up your barbecue to sweetening your mojito. Arriba!
Wellbeing
- Position of the week
  
  Not like that, naughty - we're talking about Pilates! Time to hit the refresh button and try something new. This week we're doing The Supine Twist. It's great for whittling the waistline.
- 7 steps to better sleep in lockdown
  
  You've downed a chamomile tea, ignored your phone for an hour and mentally shoved your 900th sheep over a gate - but still can't get to sleep. Sound familiar? Read on for our guide to getting some Z's during lockdown.

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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.
Kids
- Choosing a new school? Here’s what to ask about online learning
  
  As if selecting the right school for your child wasn't hard enough, with the possibility of local lockdowns and a second wave, we tapped top local school, West Buckland, for advice.
- 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.

Fashion View more
Our new favourite fashion trend

Puff sleeves are as du rigueur as a mojito in hand this summer and we’ve found eight totally wearable sartorial stunners to add to your summer wardrobe now.
- Flop it like it’s hot! 10 stylish summer flip flops
  
  Flip flop season is in full swing so treat your feet to a pair of these summer beauties on our wish list (just remember to paint your toenails!).
- 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.

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My favourite places: Ed Temperley, WAES Footwear

Cool waterside eateries, fab beaches and wine tours? We likey! Muddy takes a peek in the address book of the guy who’s created the world’s first plastic-free sneaker.
- Let’s hear it for the girls! Meet WOW founder, Jude Kelly
  
  Muddy meets Jude Kelly CBE, founder of the WOW Foundation, and the annual Women of the World Festival which celebrates the lives of us bloody marvellous women and girls, and tackles our shared challenges.
- Muddy meets: Shlomo, beatboxer
  
  Record-breaking beatboxer Shlomo has a new project on his hands - raising money for the NHS in association with UK theatres. Tell us about it, Shlo!

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J’adore/J’abhor: camping

Does the sight of a sleeping bag pique your sense of adventure, or break you out in a cold sweat? Two Muddy behemoths duke it out over camping – let’s hope it doesn’t get too tents (sorry).
- Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
  
  This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We've got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.
- 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.