Spotlight

First Muddy newsflash of the yearNew year, new openings in Somerset, Dorset and Bristol: from a luxe cocktail bar to an oil rig turned art installation
Culture planner: what's on in 2022Your cheat sheet to the year's best theatre, comedy, live music, dance and art in Somerset, Dorset & Bristol
5 hottest interiors trends for 2022January means spending a lot of time hunkering down at home and with all that hunkering comes some hankering – and this month, we're after a little interiors update. Here's what's hot for 2022.
Happy Veganuary!Where to eat vegan in Somerset, Bath, Bristol and Dorset: from takeaways and fast food to a Michelin star restaurant
Commit to fit: 2022 events to train for nowOn your marks, get set and let's go – and sign up for one of these 20 runs, triathlons and swims in Somerset and Dorset.

Well, hello!

I'm Sue, editor of Muddy Dorset & Somerset, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

There's loads of fab new sportswear in the shops and online at the moment. Hop, skip and jump this way for the Muddy edit.

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

Happy Veganuary!

Where to eat vegan in Somerset, Bath, Bristol and Dorset: from takeaways and fast food to a Michelin star restaurant
- Muddy reviews: Burrito Boi, Frome
  
  Say hola to Burrito Boi! Rumoured to make the best burritos this side of Mexico and winner of Muddy Stilettos Best Covid Start-Up business in Somerset and Dorset earlier this year
- Muddy reviews: HOLM, South Petherton
  
  We’ve been eagerly awaiting this new opening in south Somerset from the team behind three successful London restaurants but does it live up to expectations?

The 7 best things on TV this week

We’ve got highbrow; lowbrow; cutting-edge starts; triumphant returns. All the TV worth watching — from the final series of Ricky Gervais’ After Life to a sweeping Shakespeare adaptation — is right here.
- 9 unmissable things to watch on TV this week
  
  Banish any back-to-work blues with a tip-top week of brand new telly. We’re talking the return of The Apprentice, sizzling new dramas, critically acclaimed films to stream, and more!
- Period drama hotties coming in 2022
  
  Ladies, loosen that corset lest you faint dead away! Here’s a sneak peak at the upcoming period drama men getting us hot under the collar in 2022, plus 11 more historical hotties to drool over.

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

Hotting up! Best new hotels for 2022

Introducing the hottest new hotel openings around the world. Warning: contains images of sexy bedrooms, turquoise seas and infinity pools.
- Green for go! 10 sustainable holidays
  
  Want to do your bit for the environment while enjoying your hols? Check out these eco-friendly hot spots which are clean, green and keen on a bit of luxury too.
- The must-read Muddy skiing guide
  
  Want to book a ski holiday this year but not sure where to go? Snow problem! Whether you’re a family with beginners, hitting the après ski with friends or want an extreme mountain peak adventure, read on.

House swap – what will £850k get you?

Considering a move or just need a bit of escapism from the same four walls? We’ve popped £850k in the fantasy property pot, but what does that buy you across the Muddy counties?
- 5 hottest interiors trends for 2022
  
  January means spending a lot of time hunkering down at home and with all that hunkering comes some hankering – and this month, we’re after a little interiors update. Here’s what’s hot for 2022.
- Spinach and ricotta ravioli – revamped!
  
  Fresh from the new book by gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi is a surprisingly filling and easy-to-make pasta supper – maybe this health kick isn’t going to be so tough after all?
Wellbeing
- Megan Rossi’s Prebiotic Rocky Road
  
  A traybake that’s actually good for your gut and tastes like a treat? Look no further than this clever recipe from the gut health expert’s new book
- Commit to fit: 2022 events to train for now
  
  On your marks, get set and let’s go – and sign up for one of these 20 runs, triathlons and swims in Somerset and Dorset.

Want to learn something new in 2022?

Whether you want to learn a new skill, try a new hobby or launch into a new career, here are 11 Muddy-approved courses to help you do just that!
Kids
- Sidcot Junior School, Winscombe, nr Bristol
  
  This independent day school for boys and girls aged 3-11, founded on Quaker principles, is inclusive, unpretentious, grounded – and fun
- Clifton College Preparatory School, Bristol
  
  A super creative, stimulating all-round education for boys and girls in a school with a liberal ethos and where the parents are as much a part of the school community as the pupils

Witness the fitness! Best sportswear to buy now

There’s loads of gorgeous new sportswear in the shops and online at the moment. Hop, skip and jump this way for the Muddy edit.
- Where to rent, repair and sell gorgeous designer clothes
  
  Madonna’s cone bra is now available to rent! It’s ethical, eco and everywhere… here’s where you can rent, repair and sell-on stylish clothes, from Christmas party outfits to eye-catching clutch bags
- 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
- Hair transformation: mumsy mane, begone!
  
  Stuck in a hair rut? See Muddy Berkshire editor Rachel’s chic style update here – the third video in our series with the fabulous Haringtons salons
- Hair trends 2022: the new styles to try this year
  
  Is this the year to shake up your style? From the French bob to buttermilk balayage, awesome award-winning salon group Haringtons give the lowdown on 22’s most coveted looks

Write on!

Somerset author Rachel Edwards shares her ‘lucky seven’ tips for writing YOUR book
- 5 minutes with Emily Atack
  
  Actress/comedian Emily Atack brings her new show to the West Country and squeezes in a quick chat with Muddy
- Muddy meets: Ed Byrne
  
  On tour in Dorset & Somerset this Autumn, Muddy caught up with the comedian to chat jokes, famous friendships and not being a d**k