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Meet The Muddy Awards 2021 winnersYour votes have been counted and - drumroll please - the results are in! Here are your Muddy Awards 2021 winners. Go say hi, they're local you know.
August's best reasons to go out whatever the weather...Grab your brollies coz it's the good old British summertime! Rain never stops play in Norfolk and there's loads to do so get outside and make the most of it. The sun'll come out tomorrow.
16 Stunning Open Gardens in NorfolkWho doesn't love wandering around secret gardens? Here's a beautiful bouquet of private Norfolk gardens welcoming you for this year's NGS Open Gardens season.
9 Ready to go picnics and where to scoff themHey! It's picnic weather! Norfolk's full of fab delis so you don't need to lift a finger in the kitchen. Where shall we go?
School Holidays are GORight we've spent quite enough time on the sofa thanks very much. Summer's here, school's out and life is for living. We've got it sorted from toddlers to teens. Let's go!

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

Gotta Have It

Going camping? These are your (ever so chic) must-haves

Booked a campsite slot, but have no idea what you’re doing? Don’t worry, we've found the kit that will see you through, from enamelware for Pimms to the ultimate mattress.

Thanks to everyone who took part this year, and helped celebrate the most awesome indie businesses across 25 counties.

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9 Ready to go picnics and where to scoff them

Summer’s here & we ain’t wasting any time in the kitchen thanks very much. Head out into the sun and grab yourself a ready made feast from Norfolk’s finest delis, spread that picnic blanket and pop your corks.
- Superflashy Food & Fashion Newsflash
  
  A rose-tinted cake lovers' dream, a gorgeous Norwich lifestyle store plus rumours of a brand new Cookery School...Here's the scoop on fantastic new Norfolk indie businesses to meet and love.
- Best pub gardens in Norfolk
  
  OK people, time to renew our gin membership! Social drinking is back and we're taking it outside. Well what did you think going out, out meant? Pints and prosecco a go-go! So where are we meeting?

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August’s best reasons to go out whatever the weather…

Grab your brollies coz it’s the good old British summertime! Rain never stops play in Norfolk and there’s loads to do so get outside and make the most of August. The sun’ll come out tomorrow.
- Top TV: what to watch this week
  
  Looks like we're back to nonstop rain — but with telly this good, who cares? Catch a star-studded who-dunnit, a big-budget adventure film, and more out this week.
- Escape the heat: this week’s best TV
  
  Sometimes, when the mercury is pushing 30 degrees, the only thing to do is open all the windows, shut the curtains, draw yourself a long, cool drink and shelter in-living room. Here’s what to watch while you do it.

Little Black Book

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

Re.Source General Store and Café, Norwich

The Dun Cow, Salthouse

Rooftop Gardens, Norwich

Warwick Street Social, Norwich

Heydon Village Tea Room

The Unthank Arms, Norwich

Gyre & Gimble, Norwich

Glide Surf School, Cromer

L'Hexagone, Norwich

The Gangway, Cromer

Wiveton Hall Café, Shop & Fruit Farm

The White Horse, Brancaster

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16 Stunning Open Gardens in Norfolk

We absolutely love the National Garden Scheme which gives visitors unique access to over 3,600 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales whilst raising impressive amounts of money for charity.
- Best beaches in the South & South West
  
  Heading south for the summer? Then you'll be needing our guide to the 18 best beaches including the inside line on the best activities, foodie joints and sundowner spots.
- The Muddy insider guide to The Cotswolds
  
  Plotting a UK staycay this year? Head to the Cotswolds - the honey-tinged heart of England. Curate your summer holiday in this glorious AONB with our bang-up-to-date, in-the-know guide on where to head.

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Buffalo Mozzarella with Clementine Salad

Need a new speedy lunch? Try this 15 minute fab mozzarella salad from Tart London – the super-cool caterers of choice for the fashion set (plus Naked Wines at 63% off).
- New wines to try this summer
  
  Naked Wine sommelier and Gordon Ramsay alumnus Ray O'Connor spills the grapes on why he won't pay thousands for wine, what's in his cellar - and how to dodge hangovers.
- Pan-fried sea trout with chilli and saffron broth
  
  Simple to make, yet a showstopper on the plate, this fragrant fish dish is a winner for impressing dinner party guests - especially when served with Naked Wines (at 63% off, natch).
Wellbeing
- Your health questions answered!
  
  Don’t understand why the weight won’t shift? Have a back that’s reminiscent of Quasimodo? Muddy puts your questions to Healthily’s chief medical officer, Professor Maureen Baker
- Easy! Buy these, and sleep better
  
  Having trouble sleeping? Us and half the world right now! Here's what the Muddy team have in their shopping baskets to help with some much-needed shut-eye.

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Back in the office? We’re here to help!

Feeling unprepared to head back to the office after a year WFH? Muddy to the rescue with eight essential Do’s and Don’ts (and yes, you will have to change out of sweatpants).
Kids
- Does the world need another online school?
  
  Pearson Online Academy UK Global thinks so! With the launch of the educational behemoth's founding school in September, Muddy gets the lowdown from Principal Jo Vigneron
- School Holidays are GO
  
  Right we've spent quite enough time on the sofa thanks very much. Summer's here, school's out and life is for living. We've got it sorted from toddlers to teens. Let's go!

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Superflashy Food & Fashion Newsflash

A rose-tinted cake lovers’ dream, a gorgeous Norwich lifestyle store plus rumours of a brand new Cookery School…and a whole load more delicious foodie delights. Here’s the scoop on fantastic new Norfolk indie businesses to know and love.
- Rent your clothes like Carrie!
  
  Ethical, eco and everywhere - with Carrie Symonds showing us how to work a sustainable wardrobe, here's where you can rewear, repair and renew your clothes in style.
- Best swimwear for 2021
  
  Nothing says summer like new swimwear. Who cares if it's the Med or the back garden, it's time to splash out. Whether it's eco, floral, striped, shaping, nautical or sporty, we've found your perfect bikini or swimsuit.

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- Can Haringtons tame the Muddy mane?
  
  Fly-away hair with lots of grey? Not just me then... The challenge for award-winning hairdresser and colourist Barry was to create a style that will still look good a week later
- How to get that perfect sun-kissed glow
  
  Forget pale and interesting... we're channelling the St Tropez vibe, minus the orange tint. Here are some lotions and potions for a natural-looking tan without the UV damage

People View more
Muddy talks parenting with Lorraine Candy

“All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks parenting, moody teens and motherhood with Muddy.
- My Favourite Places: Salt Interior Design’s Holly Pagani
  
  Muddy catches up with interior designer Holly on her top spots across the county - from hidden gastro gems to Alpaca walking.
- Six lockdown 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 six women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.