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8 places to buy a Christmas treeWant to source your spirit Christmas tree this year? Perhaps a lofty 7ft Spruce? Or a potted rental that's 100% carbon neutral? However you like your twinkly timber find 'the one' with our round-up of terrific tree farms across Glos & Worcs.
8 Cracking Christmas wreath classes and kitsWant to whip up your own wreath this Crimbo? Hell yeah! We've found some wondrous workshops and kits in Glos & Worcs. Snippers at the ready? Let's go.
8 Christmas drive-ins and car park pantosChristmas is cancelled? Oh not it's jolly-holly well not. We've found the 8 best drive-in movies and pantos, so don those bauble earrings (no one will see you it's dark), buckle up and let's go.
Superflashy NewsflashWhat's that coming over the hill is it a newsflash?! It certainly is. Brace yourself, it's the latest hot goss on gin, interiors, Glos TV stars and next level lockdown takeaways to name but a few. Shall we?
Country pub charm at its bestWith 360-degree views across five valleys and a deliciously arcadian feel, it's no wonder the Bear of Rodborough is an iconic landmark. But what's it like as a getaway? Muddy went along to find out.

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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.

Forget colour co-ordination - this year we're dressing our trees with the most bonkers baubles we can find!

The UK’s most creative and unique independent shops, makers and producers local to you.

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

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Best wines to buy for Christmas PLUS a VIP discount!

Never know which wines are best to crack out at Christmas time? Or just looking for a change from your usual festive tipple? Luckily, wine doyenne Lynne Levin has picked out the perfect bottle for every special day across the holiday season – read on to find out what to buy when, and how to […]
- Country pub charm at its best
  
  With 360-degree views across five valleys and a deliciously arcadian feel, it's no wonder the Bear of Rodborough is an iconic Glos landmark. But what's it like as a getaway? Muddy went along to find out.
- 40 of the best indie coffee roasters
  
  Can't function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends from indie coffee roasters to kickstart your day.
- 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.

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Best coffee table books this Christmas

Ahh, the coffee table book – the perfect blend of form and function. Here are some of the best releases of the year to add to your Christmas list…
- Muddy’s TV guide: 9 new watches this week
  
  Bored? Not any more! Here are our top picks for new TV shows and films hitting the small screen this week. Popcorn at the ready...
- 8 Christmas drive-ins and car park pantos
  
  Christmas is cancelled? Oh no it's jolly-holly well not! Not if these festive drive-in cinemas and car park pantos have anything to do with it.

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- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s winter warmers
  
  Spent all of lockdown scoffing crisps and mince pies? Whip up a veg-packed soup or hot pot from Hugh’s new cookbook, ‘Eat Better Forever: 7 Ways to Transform Your Diet’
Wellbeing
- Lockdown anxiety: 7 ways to keep it in check
  
  Lockdown is back and with it, hours and hours to listen to the rising panic in our heads. Don’t fancy that much? Nor us, so read on for seven ways to tackle the tension.
- Walkies! Cold weather walking gear to pick up now
  
  Gyms are closed, so we're getting our fix with some long winter walks. Here's all the gear you'll need to stretch those legs.

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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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Ready, steady… SHOP INDIE!

You want to ‘shop small’ but lockdown is making it tricky. Not on my watch! Our latest launch, The Indie Store, is all about supporting brilliant local retail, and here’s how you can help too.
Kids
- It’s a wrap – Muddy gets festive at the farmyard
  
  Muddy Glos Worcs Ed Sophie thought she knew what family photo shoots were about until she spent an extraordinary morning at Michelle Morris's farmyard. Want to know what happened? Read on.
- 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.

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New season fashion trends: A/W 2020

The fashion mavens spoken and, yes please, we’ll take that excuse for new clothes and run with it! Here are the five top trends to help you nail autumn/ winter style this year.
- Designer vs dead ringer: the leather edit
  
  Leather is top of the trends this season but the real deal can be a *leetle* unfriendly when it comes to your credit card. Cue our edit of the best dupes for the hottest designer pieces.
- White hot boots to buy now
  
  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.

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Muddy meets Jenni Rivett – PT to the stars

Want to get fit without leaving your front room? Jenni Rivett is the one-woman powerhouse behind the ‘Train like a Woman’ programme. Feted by celebs, and drawing Zoomers from around the globe every week for her workouts, we had to find out more.
- What’s cooking? Calum Franklin, The Pie Room
  
  Fresh from the launch of his mouth-watering new cookbook, we caught up with the London Pie King himself to talk Scotch eggs, the Breville toastie masker and cooking for Axl Rose.
- 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, self-care and, er, vagina facials.