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What On this weekDid someone order FUN? Then step this way. From side-splitting comedy and world-class theatre to cool workshops - oh and the best events to book ahead for right now across Glos & Worcs. Shall we?
30 Brilliant half-term hangoutsSchool's out and it's Halloween - a double whammy that calls for Muddy's incredible Half-Term Guide. From werewolf walks and pumpkin flotillas to sports camps and cookery classes, find them all here.
What's On this weekWe're putting the awe into autumn with 25 fabulous reasons to go out. From comedy and capers to cookery classes and world-class theatre. Shall we? ...
18 Screamingly good Halloween ideasTrick or treating is so 2019, but that doesn't mean there isn't a whole lot of fiendish fun to be had. Check out our safe and socially distanced picks for Halloween, from pumpkin flotillas to ghost trains and werewolf walks ... we dare you.
What's On this weekBuckle up! It's the only guide you need to what’s hot across Glos, Worcs and beyond for the next seven days. Shall we? ...

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I'm Sophie, editor of Muddy Gloucestershire & Worcestershire, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

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Gotta Have It

Forget your humdrum black and brown, there's a new colour on the block when it comes to winter boots and we're loving it. Here are eight white pairs to add to basket.

It’s all about the staycay! Our handpicked selection of the hippest hotels, pubs, restaurants and cottages to help you book that well-deserved break

Little Black Book

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

West Midland Safari Park

Broadway Deli & Cafe, Broadway

The Royal Oak, Evesham

The Hyde at Netherwood Estate, Stoke Bliss

The Swan, Whittington

The Malvern Spa Hotel, Malvern

The Elms Hotel & Spa, Abberley

The Lygon Arms, Broadway

Junglist Atelier, Nailsworth

Sub Couture, Stroud

Woodchester Valley Vineyard, Stroud

The Bear of Rodborough, Stroud

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Caffeine boost! 39 of the best indie coffee roasters

Can’t function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends, from indie coffee roasters across the Muddy counties, to kickstart your day with a caffeine boost.
- Pear & Blackberry Tarte Tatin
  
  Feeling fruity? You will be with this sumptuous September dish. With foragable fruits on every corner we don't blame you for not being able to resist this sexy rustic French dish from Daylesford. Try it now.
- Muddy Reviews: The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie
  
  Are lashings of glamour a non-negotiable on your dine-out wishlist? Then step this way madam ... The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie in Cheltenham is one of the swankiest destinations in town. Muddy popped in to see whether this grandee of grub lives up to it fame.
- Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
  
  On its opening day, Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict?
- Eat out to help out
  
  Anyone up for some half price haute cuisine? Or just dreaming of eating anything that someone else has cooked!? *raises hand*. Then check out this list of places you can get 50% off at in the government's new Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

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Sofa surfer! 7 new TV shows and films to watch this week

Anyone up for movie night? Here are six new feature-length flicks landing on the box this week, as well as a brand new Netflix mini-series you’ll love.
- And now, something to cheer us all up…
  
  Need a little light relief? Don't we all? Here are three IG accounts that have been making us laugh this week.
- 10 new films and TV shows landing this week
  
  Bored? Us too! Drop the box set re-runs and settle down with this week's Muddy-curated guide to the best of the small screen.

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- Light it up! 42 cool indie candle brands
  
  The arrival of autumn means darker evenings snuggled indoors by candlelight. Looking for a new scent? Try one of these gorgeous indie candle brands from across the Muddy counties.
Wellbeing
- Muddy goes alpaca trekking
  
  Combine a pack of camelids with one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds and what do you get? The coolest experience this side of Peru. Muddy Glos Editor Sophie swapped heels for hooves for a morning's alpaca trekking.
- 10 Awesome autumn walks
  
  Hot chocolate by the gallon, cosy woollen scarves and scrunchy leaves beneath your wellies ... well hello autumn! Little compares with an autumnal walk. Read on for the best places to go for a colour-popping stroll.

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16 Muddy approved attractions in Glos

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 16 unmissable attractions in Gloucestershire.
- 12 Muddy approved attractions in Worcs
  
  From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 12 unmissable things to do in the area.
- Book now: 10 European-style staycations
  
  Love a continental jaunt but staying in Blighty this year? These 10 UK holiday spots have a distinctly European feel - can you guess where this is?

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Back-to-school for grown-ups

The kids may be going back to school but why should they get all the new gear? We all deserve shiny winter boots and bags too. Here’s our pick for back-to-school style.
Kids
- 10 of the best subscription boxes for kids
  
  Running on empty when it comes to entertaining the kids? Royal Mail comes up trumps with these brilliant subscription boxes – time to sit with a gin and wait for the postman.
- 18 Screamingly good Halloween ideas
  
  Trick or treating is so 2019, but that doesn't mean there isn't a whole lot of fiendish fun to be had. Check out our safe and socially distanced picks for Halloween, from pumpkin flotillas to ghost trains and werewolf walks ... we dare you.

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White hot boots to buy now

Forget your usual black and brown, there’s a new colour on the block when it comes to winter boots and we’re loving it. Here are eight white pairs to add to basket.
- Sustainable fashion gets sexy
  
  Ethical, eco and everywhere - with the likes of Selfridges now pushing a new sustainable outlook, here's where you can rewear, repair and renew your wardrobe in style.
- New season fashion trends: A/W 2020
  
  The fashionistas have spoken! Add pieces from these five trends to your wardrobe to nail autumn/ winter style this year.

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- Best beauty advent calendars
  
  It's beginning to look a lot like advent calendar season! We've rounded up the top makeup, skincare and fragrance picks to get your hands on before they sell out.
- The essential no make-up make-up kit
  
  It’s a trend that’s not going away anytime soon; make-up so subtle that it just makes you look like a brighter and better version of yourself. Here’s the Muddy guide.

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Yes, people, this is Meg Mathews!

Primrose Hill party queen turned wellness guru? Stranger things have happened! Muddy chats to the always glamorous Meg Mathews about her new book, the menopause and, er, vagina facials.
- Muddy chats vines and wines with Woodchester Valley
  
  Did someone say world class wines from Gloucestershire? Step this way madam ... We chat to the mother and daughter duo behind the bottles at award-winning Woodchester Valley Vineyard.
- Muddy gets stylish with Dionne Moore
  
  Set your shopping mode to ninja, there's a super-chic retail hotspot in Glos. We tore ourselves away from the rails and ramen bowls to chat to the woman heading up the facelift.