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

Gotta Have It

A style classic, we all need a crisp white shirt in our wardrobe. Here are 10 beauties available to buy now.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Living in lockdown – with teensHere are 20 things to do that might encourage your teenagers to get out of bed by midday – or at the very least by nightfall (fingers crossed).
10 best books for pre-schoolersVenture into a world of bad bunnies, bickering puffins and an otter who want to be king with these 10 brilliant picture books
The best spring walks near youIt's National Walking Month! What better way to celebrate than striking out on one of these lovely lockdown-friendly circular walks across Wilts
Positive lockdown vibesWe've been chatting to Muddy Editors and readers and here are our 10 lockdown wins to remind you it's not all doom and gloom.
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.

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

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Nettle recipes from The Pig

Why hit the supermarket queue when you can forage in the hedgerows? We consulted kitchen garden experts The Pig for two simple nettle recipes you can make at home.
- Speedy supper: Fish curry
  
  Desperately seeking dinner inspiration? We've got a 30 minute fab fish curry for you, courtesy of Tart London.
- Sweet treat: choc chip cookies
  
  It's hard to resist a cookie, and these from the head pastry chef at the Runnymede on Thames are soft, chewy and delicious.
- Sweet treat: Mini egg blondies
  
  These delicious Easter mini egg blondies from private chef Laura Scott are a great way to use up any leftover Easter chocolate.
- Keep calm and stay in
  
  Shut for eating/shopping in but this creative lot are are now offering take away and delivery services, online shopping or exercise. Make sure you keep us updated and we'll pop you on the list.

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18 must-watch documentaries

While we’re all about TV escapism right now, the truth can be more entertaining than fiction. Reclaim the remote and pick from our edit of the best Netflix documentaries.
- 24 throwback films to watch with your kids
  
  Time to stage an intervention! Sick of hearing your kids' shows on repeat? Free the remote from their clutches and settle in for a fabulously retro family film night.
- April’s new releases
  
  Powered through your bookcase already? Time for a new influx of instant classics.
- Lockdown literary list
  
  50 BOOKS TO READ
- Keep a journal…
  
  In these unusual times, keeping a journal might provide some much needed solace and peace.

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- Get your family affairs in order
  
  You know – all those things you avoid because they’re either too serious, too scarey or too boring. We chatted to experts at Age Space about getting organised and protecting your family in times of need.
Wellbeing
- Fast-track to fitness: 5 top tips
  
  Started well but losing your enthusiasm during lockdown? Angie at StudioBelle Warminster on how to stay motivated and improve your health and wellbeing
- Working (out) from home: 6 on-demand exercise classes
  
  Missing your regular gym classes? Here's six of the best on-demand workouts you can stream into your living room.

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A Muddy guide to ‘WFH’

Take it from two editors who know, thanks Muddy Cornwall & Devon, plying your trade from home can be hard work. Here are some top tips.
- 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.
- Muddy calling all interns!
  
  Muddy Wilts is looking for a brilliant intern. Could it be you, or someone you know?
Kids
- Virtual School Open Days
  
  Looking for a school in these strange times? Unsurprisingly, these clever schools have stepped up to the plate and have arranged spectacular virtual open days for the coming weeks. Fancy a peak? Book in now.
- Supervising siblings in lockdown?
  
  Ah, then you might need some tips with helping them get along!

Fashion View more
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.
- 5 of the best… French slogan jumpers
  
  Bonjour, sexy new knitwear! These chic slogan jumpers are guaranteed to add a little je ne sais quoi to any ensemble - we adore.
- 4 new season trends to try (and one to avoid)
  
  The high street is awash with new spring/summer goodies. Overwhelmed? Here's our pick of the new trends worth exploring - and how to wear them.

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Have you got a teen in lockdown?

Need some help with your frustrated and very bored teen? Yup, I do!
- Top tips on love in a Corona climate
  
  The confinement we're experiencing right now can make even the most rock-solid of relationships creak. Read on for our expert guide on how to keep love (and lust) going.
- Got time on your hands?
  
  Stuck at home and harbouring a secret desire to decorate? Make your home come to life with stunning art prints – just as if you had hired a top interior designer.
- J’adore/ J’abhor
  
  Parlez-vous teen slang? The language barrier has always been a problem when it comes to parent/child communications. Do you find the way your little darlings speak totally basic or, like, lit?
- Planning a wedding?
  
  Then you’ll need to be fabulous – we love love love these super stylists who will transform your wedding venue into a little slice of heaven

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

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

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Holiday planning? 10 European-style staycations

Love a continental jaunt but staying in Blighty this year? These 10 UK holiday spots have a distinctly European feel.
- 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.
- Gotta Love the National Trust
  
  Free entry and car parking to most National Trust open spaces - here's where to head in Wilts if you want to get outdoors and breathe!