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13 cosy pubs for chilly daysOrder something stodgy, pour a large glass of red and relax in front of the fire - it's time to hunker down in the best pubs in Oxon, Bucks and the Cotswolds.
The 24 best fireworks displays across Bucks and OxonKaboom! Enjoy Bonfire Night in style with our pick of the top local events. Much better than DIY-ing it: fun, food, and no chance of the rockets falling over and shooting into the house (guilty!)
Adults only! 19 grown-up things to do this weekendIt's a celeb-packed week of culture! Grayson Perry, David Hockney, Emerald Fennell... Check out these 20 things to do in Bucks, Oxon and beyond for the big name hits this week.
Four festive reasons to visit the Henley Christmas FairThis year, we're officially going all out on Christmas - and there's no such thing as too early to feel festive in our book. With that in mind, here are four reasons why you should be at Henley Christmas Fair in November with (jingle) bells on. Grinches need not apply...
Your weekend sorted! 20 things to do locallyTurn off that TV, there's plenty to do out and about in Bucks and Oxon this weekend. From comedians to ghost fests, for little monsters and grumpy adults alike, here's your weekend hitlist.

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I'm Hero, editor of Muddy Bucks & Oxon, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

It goes with everything — from knockout dresses to comfy tees. Shop this workhorse of the fashionista wardrobe with Muddy’s top six picks for autumn / winter 2021.

Gotta have it

What’s on this month

Fancy doing something fun? Er, always! Read on for our curated picks of the best things happening near you right now

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Eat

13 cosy pubs for chilly days

Order something stodgy, pour a large glass of red and relax in front of the fire – it’s time to hunker down in the best pubs in Oxon, Bucks and the Cotswolds.
- Dream job? What it’s really like to run a chocolate shop
  
  We know Willy Wonka’s take, but how does a real choc factory work? Hiding engagement rings, chocolate corpses, and — yes! — nibbling chocolate are all part and parcel for the Rumsey’s staff.
- The latest pub and restaurant openings in Bucks & Oxon
  
  Oxford’s glam new bar and restaurant, plus flame cooked food in Henley, the return of brunch, and bakery and juice heaven

Culture

Feet up! Six things to watch this week

Pop that corn! We’ve got Christopher Walken in a dinky British comedy, the best performance of Carey Mulligan’s career, a genre-defining horror classic, and more on this week.
- 7 unmissable things to watch on TV this week
  
  Why scroll through the Radio Times when we know exactly what’s good this week? From Succession’s bold new series to a saucy dating / dancing reality mashup, here’s what to watch.
- Six things you’ll want to watch this week
  
  Roll up, roll up! It’s the cream of the TV crop. From THAT Netflix stalker show to star-studded fundraisers and spooky horror specials, we know exactly what to watch this week.

Little Black Book

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

Kocktail

MK Gallery

Thomas Tyrrell Designs, High Wycombe

ERA Skin & Laser Clinic, Thame

Bodhi Tree Spa, Chalfont St. Peter

LEVIN Wines

Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Great Milton

The Pack Saddle, Mapledurham

Darl-e and the Bear, Woodstock

Fabric, Amersham

Creation Theatre Company, Oxford

PICK colour consultancy

Travel

Muddy reviews: Feuerstein Nature Family Resort, Italy

Looking for an easy to reach, hassle-free, action-packed family getaway? This South Tyrol playground ticks all the boxes for a year-round Muddy escape.
- Top five family travel trends
  
  From far-flung adventures to amazing festivals and multi-generational getaways, here’s the definitive Muddy Travels guide of where to head next with your brood.
- A taste of Valletta
  
  Malta’s capital has a food scene on fire right now so we just had to sample it on a whirlwind city break, enjoying the amazing architecture, culture and buzzy bars along the way.

Home

Make this harissa roasted aubergine tonight!

The perfect light, cosy autumn supper, this dish is quick but packs a big flavour punch. Finish with a hefty hit of chilli oil from the Oxford-based Fino, just ranked in The Times’ top 50 tastiest foods.
- Raymond Blanc’s Ironbark Pumpkin Soup
  
  Wondering what to do with those mountains of leftover pumpkin flesh? Ta da! Whip up this wickedly warming recipe, served up with a hunk of sourdough, it’s just what autumn ordered.
- Where are the Best Places to Live 2022?
  
  Our obsession with upping sticks and moving shows no sign of abating. Lucky then that for our new intake of Best Places to Live we’ve partnered with Strutt & Parker estate agents!
Wellbeing
- Where to get fit outdoors in Bucks & Oxon
  
  Don’t wait til the new year – get those trainers on, get outside, and get fit now, with these fun exercise classes (honest), running groups for all levels and outdoor swimming (some heated!)
- Morning routines for happy women: the author
  
  Nescafé Gold Blend, to-do lists and occasionally a pair killer heels – this is what a morning looks like for author Natalie Livingstone.

Life

Write on! 11 stylish stationery picks

Back to school season always calls out for new books and pens — the prettier the better. Grown-ups, gather round: this is your ultimate stylish stationery round-up, from pens to paperweights.
Kids
- Half Term: Spooky Stonor Park for kids
  
  A spooky outdoor treasure trail, pumpkin carving and stone-baked Halloween pizzas? Mini Muddies will be screaming for all the right reasons thanks to Stonor Park’s half term offering
- The 24 best fireworks displays across Bucks and Oxon
  
  Kaboom! Enjoy Bonfire Night in style with our pick of the top local events. Much better than DIY-ing it: fun, food, and no chance of the rockets falling over and shooting into the house (guilty!)

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Fashion

6 of the best… trench coats

It goes with everything — from knockout dresses to comfy tees. Shop this workhorse of the fashionista wardrobe with Muddy’s top six picks for autumn / winter 2021.
- Pyjama party! 8 chic sets to buy now
  
  With autumn being peak PJs-on-the-sofa season – hey, it’s raining again, let’s stay in!- it’s the ideal time to round up our favourites to buy now. Just add slippers.
- Pyjama party! 8 chic sets to buy now
  
  With autumn being peak PJs-on-the-sofa season – hey, it’s raining again, let’s stay in!- it’s the ideal time to round up our favourites to buy now. Just add slippers.
Beauty
- 5 nail polish shades we’ve fallen for this autumn
  
  Here’s how to update your autumn look for under £10, and be bang on trend to boot. Our five fave nail polish shades, from sparkles to berry to mustard.
- Try this: Non-surgical facelift at ERA, Thame
  
  A non-invasive, painless way to reduce wrinkles and sharpen your jawline sounds just the ticket. But does ERA Skin & Laser Clinic’s HIFU treatment get results? Read the Muddy verdict.

People

Muddy meets Dom Holland (aka daddy Spiderman)

Writer, funny man, and father of big star Tom Holland. Muddy sat down with Dominic Holland to chat life in the shadow of your eldest, stand up faux-pas, and his upcoming set at The Potters Arms.
- What it’s like to be ‘Tina Turner’ (and own 150 pairs of shoes)
  
  It’s all about the voice, the strut, the heels and the fans, says Tina tribute Justine, one of the line up of epic acts at Henley’s upcoming Legends Festival
- 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.