Xmas
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Are We Having Fun Yet? Highs & lows of the nativity
In an extract from her hilarious new book, Lucy Mangan tells the all-too-familiar tale of a Christmas nativity, from the sublime to the ridiculous
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Make this: Scenic Supper Hot Mulled Gin
Want to know the winter warmer we're necking at Muddy this Christmas? This spicy delight direct from the gourmands at Scenic Supper is utterly delicious.
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Review: Cinderella, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Cinderella's swept in as Aylesbury Waterside Theatre's 2021 Christmas panto, and Muddy hopped into our pumpkin to catch the opening night. Spoiler alert: we had a ball!
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Christmas gift guide: for pets
We've found 12 fab stocking fillers for the furry (and scaly and hairy) members of the family. Share the Christmas love with these animal crackers.
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How to choose the best cheese and wine this Christmas
It’s the best bit of every party (right?!), but how to pick the right products? We got the lowdown on pairings, favourites, and festive essentials from four lovely local suppliers.
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Anja Dunk’s Advent bake: the perfect Christmas biscuit
The Insta-star chef has brought out a gorgeous festive book of baking. Not only has she shared a delish (and pretty) recipe with us, but she's offered three copies of her latest cookbook to Muddy readers!
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Christmas gift guide: food & drink
For fine foodies, greedy gobblers, gin-drinkers and sugar-heads alike, this is the ultimate 2021 food and drink gift guide. The turkey isn't the only thing that'll be stuffed this Christmas...
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The best things on TV this Christmas
'Tis the season to ignore your loved ones and whack on the telly. From David Tennant circumnavigating the world to the new series of Emily in Paris, here's what's worth watching.
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The ultimate Christmas gravy recipe
Jack Stein's simple get-ahead recipe is time saving and might just be the best gravy you've ever tasted
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How to ace Christmas lunch
Worried about your turkey timings? Pondering over your roast potatoes? Nail your festive feast with 11 Michelin-starred tips from Le Manoir de Quat'Saisons.
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Review: Rapunzel at Chipping Norton Theatre
A princess in Doc Martens, a rockstar weasel, pirates, parsley and general pandemonium - this year's panto has officially arrived at Chippy Norton. But did Muddy like it? (Spoiler: Oh, yes we did!)
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Get real! 12 local experiences to gift this Christmas
The old adage is 'buy experiences, not things' - and with this many amazing workshops, classes and days out on our doorstep, who are we to argue?
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Christmas gift guide: for him
What to buy the bloke who has everything (or 'wants nothing')? We've sorted his Christmas list with 25 cool gifting ideas from independent brands and businesses across the Muddy counties
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10 best Christmas markets near Bucks & Oxon
Is it even Christmas if you haven't eaten scalding chestnuts from a chalet hut? Do your festive shopping right this year with these 10 merry markets within an hour of Bucks & Oxon
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We’re hooked! Pantomime time with Jake Wood
Eastenders is behind you! Muddy chats madcap pantos and Christmas plans with soap legend and Strictly star Jake Wood, ahead of his run as Captain Hook at the Wycombe Swan.
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Your festive guide to the big smoke this Christmas
Eat, drink, and be merry in the capital this festive season with our holly jolly hitlist. From glam pop-ups and glittering fairgrounds to cocktails and carols, here's the best of the best.
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Fir real? Where to buy your Christmas tree this year
Time to untangle the fairy lights and haul in the Norwegian spruce. We've found the best local options, from pick your own and potted firs to tree rentals. Up she goes!
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16 lovely light trails in Bucks, Oxon, and beyond
You glow, girl! At least, you will at one of these fabulously festive light trails to visit within an hour and a half of home. Scarf on, boots strapped: let's admire some twinkling.
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Fill your Xmas table from these cracking farmshops
Missed the festive supermarket delivery slots? Support local instead and get provenance-assured meat, veggies, cheese, even gifts, at these 21 Bucks & Oxon farm shops
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Christmas gift guide: for kids
Time to get cracking on the Crimbo presents! Nail your shopping for nippers with this curated guide of the sweetest gifts from indie brands and businesses.
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Christmas gift guide: For Her
Aunts, mums, grandmas, sisters and your girl posse all covered for Crimbo, plus some spot-on suggestions for gifts to self. Ho ho ho!
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Letterbox love: 47 gifts to send to their door
Choose from these gorgeous artisan present boxes, sent nationwide, from bespoke biscuits to gin and chocolate, and pamper packs to paperbacks. That's Christmas sorted.
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John Lewis and M&S Christmas ads are here – which is your favourite?
It's that time of year again folks! Our two high street favourites are back with their festive telly offerings for 2021 - but which gets your vote?
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Christmas gift guide: for tweens & teens
Wondering what to get those mopey teens? From TikTok gadgets to trendy fashion to the all-important skincare, here are 28 hand-picked gift ideas they'll love (even if they won't admit it).
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Our pick of the best beauty advent calendars 2021
This month the Liberty beauty advent calendar launches along with the John Lewis and M&S versions... you've gotta snap them up now before they sell out (yes, really!)
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How to tablescape like a pro
Tablescaping basically means making your dining table look nice in case some bugger Instagrams it. Here's how to wow your guests this Christmas.
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