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The ultimate Father's Day gift guideInstead of panicking and ordering a weird novelty t-shirt (we've all been there), take our advice and purchase something he won't try to hide at the back of a drawer.
What's on in Wiltshire in June?
John Beard at Messums WiltshireSome world-class art in a beautiful South Wiltshire spot - take a look!
Half-term what's on
Where to brunch in WiltshireBrunch is a sociable kinda meal, and perfect for catching up with those pals you haven't been able to see for a while. Whether it's in a farm cafe or a swanky restaurant, make it long and lazy.

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

Gotta Have It

This luxe Wiltshire childrenswear could make new baby gift shopping a treat, and is eco-friendly too. Emma Oakley makes items to order from Liberty print fabric. I'm wondering whether I could get into them?

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Wild mushroom and artichoke tagliatelle

Veggies, pasta, wine: all the food groups represented. Rustle up this earthy, vegan dish in under an hour and enjoy in the sunshine with a glass of wine (at 63% off from Naked Wines).
- Cook this speedy summery recipe tonight!
  
  From River Cottage king HFW, this Moroccan spiced lamb and tabbouleh dish is fragrant, herby and perfect for summer scoffing PLUS pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
- Vivek Singh’s lentil and basmati kichri
  
  Desperately seeking dinner inspiration? We've got a delicious modern-Indian dish for you from celeb chef Vivek Singh, plus 63% off perfectly paired wines.
Wellbeing
- What’s on in Wiltshire in June?
  
  Suddenly it feels like proper summer in Wiltshire, and time to book that yoga retreat. We've also got theatre, markets, outdoor cinema & music. Go-Go-Go!
- Morning routines of happy women: Katy Hill
  
  How the hell does Katy Hill keep her life and looks in tip top shape? The TV star spills the beans on her get-up-and-go morning routine.

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Pass the remote: here’s what to watch this week

Too much time in the sun? Crack out the ice cream and cool down with a killer crop of telly this week. From sewing finales to father’s day fodder to the big new Pixar film, here’s what to watch.
- It’s TV time! What to watch this week
  
  Roll up! Roll up! We've got true crime documentaries, international football tournaments, fab Netflix films and the Norse God of Mischief for you this week. Pop open the popcorn and settle in.
- TV you need in your life: what’s on this week
  
  Finally have an evening in the house by yourself after 15 months of waiting? Crack open the vino and Pringles and enjoy lying flat out on the sofa.
- John Beard at Messums Wiltshire
  
  Culture-fix alert! Pay attention at the back! We don’t often recommend art, so when we do it’s something special. John Beard's After The Raft of the Medusa at Messums Wiltshire is so worth a visit.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.

Little Black Book

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

Truffle & Thyme Grazing Boxes

The Field Kitchen, Holt

Hartley Farm Kitchen, Winsley

Leigh House, Bradford-on-Avon

The Cricklade Club, North Wiltshire

Fosse Farmhouse, Castle Combe

The Bunch of Grapes, Bradford-on-avon

Castle Farm, Midford

Kitchen Sisters, Marlborough

Pythouse Kitchen Garden, near Salisbury

The Weaving Shed, Bradford on Avon

The Potting Shed Pub, Crudwell

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Where to brunch in Wiltshire

Brunch is a sociable kinda meal, and perfect for catching up with those pals you haven’t been able to see for a while. Whether it’s in a farm cafe or a swanky restaurant, make it long and lazy.
- Pubs with gorgeous gardens in Wilts
  
  Praise be, the pubs are opening – and just in time for summer weather! Here are some of the best pub gardens to enjoy a socially-distanced sip in across Wilts. Cheers!
- Top 100 gastropubs 2021 revealed
  
  What better week for the reveal of the country's best gastropubs than the start of lockdown easing? Here are the two winners in Wiltshire - phones at the ready to bag your table.

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Revealed! The winner of our £1,000 Tide competition

Last year wasn’t all a disaster! Meet Joanne Cuckson, founder of an innovative job search website, and find out how she plans to use her winnings to increase gender diversity in her sector.
Kids
- School review: St Mary’s Calne
  
  On the hunt for a nurturing girls school offering strong academic results AND a picture-perfect rural setting? We're looking at you St Mary's Calne.
- Prep your investment early!
  
  ‘Catching up’ education after Covid remains a hot topic and many parents are turning to independent schools for the first time. We talk to Warminster Prep’s Head of Prep, Phil Titley, on why investing early in your child's education has never been so crucial.

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Best swimwear for 2021

Nothing says summer like new swimwear. Who cares if it’s the Med or the back garden, it’s time to splash out. Whether it’s eco, floral, striped, shaping, nautical or sporty, we’ve found your perfect bikini or swimsuit.
- 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.
- 48 summer must-haves for that stylish staycation
  
  Be it Blackpool or Barbados, make this summer holiday your most stylish yet. From handwoven kaftans to beach speakers, these are the holiday must-haves in Muddy's basket.

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- Affordable French skincare for va-va-voom glow
  
  We've unearthed eight French pharmacy brands with that certain je ne sais quoi. Here's your passport to a natural glow a la Marion Cotillard... and the best bit? It won't break the bank
- Get ready to go outside: SPFs for every skin type
  
  The sun is (just) starting to make itself felt and while that brings happiness, joy and vitamin D, it also means more time outdoors. Get prepped with the best facial SPFs.

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Morning routines of happy women: Katy Hill

How the hell does Katy Hill keep her life and looks in tip top shape? The TV star spills the beans on her get-up-and-go morning routine.
- Six lockdown heroines to celebrate IWD
  
  It’s been a bit of a year so to mark International Women’s Day 2021, we thought we’d big up six women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.
- See this! Refugees: Forced to Flee, Imperial War Museum, London
  
  If you're in the Big Smoke, this acclaimed new exhibition exploring 100 years of refugee experiences, features cutting edge research by a team at Warwick University - and it's free.
- Recipes, courtesy of Giffords Circus
  
  Roll up, roll up! ... Put some razzle-dazzle back into mealtime monotony with a double whammy of scrumptious, summery dishes from Giffords Circus' new cookbook.
- Have you got a teen in lockdown?
  
  Tetchy and uncommunicative at the best of times - but enough about me. Need some help with your frustrated and very bored teen? Read on, we have tips!

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Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West

Driving down to your staycation and need somewhere to have lunch, walk the dog, let the kids run or even take a nap? We’ve sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west’s major routes.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
- Nine divine holiday rentals to book now for an autumn break
  
  If you didn't have sharp enough elbows to get your summer holiday staycation nailed, fear not. Here are the holiday rentals to book now for an autumn weekend escape