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Northamptonshire

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

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Gotta Have It

Father's day incoming! (It's 21 Jun for all you naughty children). If you're stuck on what to buy the paternal figures in your life, here, take some inspo from us.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

What’s in – the curated guide to funNeed cheering up with some online entertainment? Look no further - I've rounded up all the best theatre, virtual tours, telly and hot new film releases right here just for you. Mwah!
House swap: what does £250k get you?£250k for a house? You betcha! If that mortgage is feeling like a millstone, take a peek at these properties in Northants and across the Muddy counties and start mentally moving in ASAP.
10 stunning self-catering stays in NorthantsWho needs to go abroad with stays like this on our doorstep? If you're looking for a stylish cottage escape close to home for when lockdown lifts, read on.
What’s in – your guide to fun at homeThere are heaps of cultural delights online this week from world-class theatre and film to virtual exhibition tours and concerts in your living room.
What’s in – the ultimate guide to fun at homeSticking to your sofa this week? Step this way for my curated guide to the best streams, theatre, shows, festivals and kids activities to ramp up the fun.

Little Black Book

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Granary at Fawsley

Michelle Riches (CDH RSHom) Registered Homeopath

MS Campbell

Towcester Racecourse

Sheaf Street Health Store

Bread & Circus

Ironstone Wellbeing Centre

Ashgrove Clinic

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Quarantini time! Heston’s Gold Rush

Looking to up your cocktail creds during lockdown? We’ve rifled through Heston Blumenthal’s cocktail bible, so perk yourself up with a Gold Rush.
- Provençal fougasse with green and black olives
  
  Lockdown is the perfect time to get to grips with everyone's favourite chewy loaf: sourdough. Put your baking skills to the test with this savoury share-and-tear number (you can skip the sharing bit if you like).
- Speedy supper, anyone? Make THIS tonight
  
  Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock for a meal that's quick, tasty and packed with protein.
- Divine duck egg ravioli from Burnt Lemon Chefs
  
  You'll lap up this recipe from James Peck, founder of Northants' very own Burnt Lemon Chefs. It's a bit of a challenge (stave off the quarantine boredom) and the whole family will be licking their plates.
- Ready, set, cook! 8 new cookbooks for spring
  
  Looking to up your cooking creds whilst in quarantine? Then you'll be needing our curated guide to the most useful and inspiring cookbooks for spring. Yes, chef!

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What’s in – the curated guide to fun

Need cheering up with some online entertainment? Look no further – I’ve rounded up all the best theatre, virtual tours, telly and hot new film releases right here just for you. Mwah!
- What’s in – your guide to fun at home
  
  There are heaps of cultural delights online this week from world-class theatre and film to virtual exhibition tours and concerts in your living room.
- What’s in – the ultimate guide to fun at home
  
  Sticking to your sofa this week? Step this way for my curated guide to the best streams, theatre, shows, festivals and kids activities to ramp up the fun.
- What’s in – the best bits online this week
  
  Give me a B. Give me an O. Give me an R. Give me a E... you get the picture. Put an end to boredom with my new Muddy guide to all the fun stuff to do and stream at home.
- What’s in – all the fun stuff online this week
  
  Nowhere to go this week? Your lockdown fairy godmother is here to transport you to fun at home with my curated to virtual lit fests, TV, theatre, film, art and more.

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- House swap: what does £250k get you?
  
  £250k for a house? You betcha! If that mortgage is feeling like a millstone, take a peek at these properties in Northants and across the Muddy counties and start mentally moving in ASAP.
Wellbeing
- 10 of the best spring walks near you
  
  It's National Walking Month! What better way to celebrate than striking out on one of these lovely lockdown-friendly circular walks across the gorgeously bucolic landscapes of Northants?
- 8 of the best… bras for running
  
  Running the one thing keeping you sane? Just for you we've rounded up (er, excuse the pun) the best high support running bras - all perfect for your daily exercise hit.

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How to work from home (without going stir-crazy)

Working from your home office (or, er, the sofa) for the foreseeable? Don’t panic! These top tips will help you stay calm, collected and productive – or at the very least, sane.
- How to be ambitious (and still be kind)
  
  Muddy chatted to author and comedian Viv Groskop - about redefining female ambition for 2020. Need a life reboot? Viv can help with that.
- Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreams
  
  Have a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer two grand to give you the boost you need. Competition now closed.
Kids
- Living in lockdown with teens – eek!
  
  Here are 20 things to do that might encourage your teenagers to get out of bed by midday – or at the very least by least by nightfall (fingers crossed).
- Homeschooling: the Muddy inside guide
  
  The kids are off school indefinitely thanks to coronavirus. You're at home indefinitely thanks to coronavirus. Here's your insiders guide to surviving homeschooling.

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Add to basket! 10 bags to buy now

Light to carry, and gorgeously artisan, perfect your summer picnic style with one of these lovely wicker and woven totes.
- Hot new swimwear for summer
  
  Sunbathing is my specialist subject and the weather's hotting up. Check out the Muddy edit of must have swimwear to suit every shape and size.
- Sunglasses to suit your face shape
  
  The weather's perked up - time for new sunnies! We have you covered with our guide to the hottest frames to suit your face shape this summer. Just don't sit on them.

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- 5 chic hand sanitisers (that aren’t sold out)
  
  Quit fighting over the last bottle of hand sanitiser in the supermarket and opt for one of these trendy, in-stock options instead (oh yeah, and we have a bunch to give away!)
- Greys, begone! 5 root touch-ups
  
  Step away from the home dye and try one of these fast, effective and affordable root touch up kits to get rid of your greys (and stay in your hairdresser's good books).

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Muddy meets: Shlomo, beatboxer

He’s worked with Ed Sheeran, Lily Allen, and Rudimental, and now record-breaking beatboxer Shlomo has a new project on his hands – raising money for the NHS in association with theatres like The North Wall. Tell us about it, Shlo!
- What I’ve learnt in lockdown
  
  Love it or loathe it, lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five busy writers and presenters, juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.
- Muddy meets… Olivia Burt
  
  We catch up with the 'Masterchef: The Professionals' finalist to find out her backstage goss, favourite dishes and top spots to eat in London.
- Muddy Meets Kristina Rihanoff
  
  We chatted to the former Strictly pro turned yogini and entrepreneur about her passion for helping others to prioritise their health and wellbeing.
- The 4 funniest people on social media
  
  Social media can be a depressing place at times but these Instagram and Twitter accounts never fail to make us smile – go funny up your feed with these guys.

School Reviews

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

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Fun Finder

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

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58 staycation self-catering stays

Planning a staycation for when lockdown eases up? It’s your resident travel agent here with 58 gorgeous self-catering stays across the 24 Muddy counties.
- 10 stunning self-catering stays in Northants
  
  Who needs to go abroad with stays like this on our doorstep? If you're looking for a stylish cottage escape close to home for when lockdown lifts, read on.
- Restaurants with rooms
  
  Dreaming of a foodie getaway? We've scoured the Muddy counties for hotel stays with serious culinary credentials for when lock-down lifts. Tuck in.