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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-bookshop-in-thorpe-le-soken"><a href="https://www.butterflyandbeegifts.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New bookshop</a> in Thorpe le Soken</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/books-1000x667.jpg" alt="Thorpe Le Soken Butterfly &amp; Bee bookshop" class="wp-image-17959" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/books-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/books-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/books-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/books.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Your latest Essex news kicks off with a brand new indie opening! Thorpe le Soken’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.butterflyandbeegifts.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Butterfly &amp; Bee</a>&nbsp;is a new children’s gift store and bookshop stocked with, you guessed it, children’s gifts and books. Family-run, it’s designed with little ones in mind, letting them browse shelves and with their own reading area to decide if the book’s right for them. When it comes to gifts, their&nbsp;focus is on sustainable, eco-friendly and open ended toys. This allows children to create their own play sessions, encouraging creativity, imagination and problem-solving.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-clacton-on-sea-s-newest-gem">Clacton on Sea’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560788545133" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">newest gem</a></h2>



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<p>Next on your latest Essex news is the arrival of Clacton’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560788545133" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salts by the Sea</a>, a seafood restaurant with stunning coastal views. Of course, there’s staple dishes like beer battered cod and chips, or fillet steak and chicken if fish isn’t your thing. But we do hope it is – moules marinière, lobster and fresh skate are just a few choices on the menu. We also love how they source their fish via&nbsp;Maldon and Mersea, with shipments arriving at 9am daily. You can’t get fresher than that.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-award-winning-summer-menu-arrival">Award-winning <a href="https://www.lionandlamblittlecanfield.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">summer menu arrival</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/8-5-1000x667.jpg" alt="The Lion &amp; Lamb new summer menu" class="wp-image-17958" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/8-5-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/8-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/8-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/8-5.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Muddy Stilettos 2023 Best Destination Pub winner,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lionandlamblittlecanfield.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lion &amp; Lamb</a>, have released their new summer menu – and it’s fair to say we’re impressed (and now hungry). Head to their Little Canfield premises and enjoy sweet potato bhajis, roasted aubergine risotto, kofte lamb burger and some hearty-looking subs (our eye’s on the house salt beef brisket). Get down and grab a table in the refurbished beer garden – the sun will have its hat on soon, we promise.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wedding-offer-at-hedingham-castle">Wedding offer at <a href="https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hedingham Castle</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/2-29-1000x667.jpg" alt="Hedingham Castle wedding offer" class="wp-image-17960" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/2-29-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/2-29-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/2-29-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024/07/2-29.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Tying the knot but yet to find your dream venue? Also on our latest Essex news round-up is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hedingham Castle</a>, a&nbsp;Norman Castle in the heart of medieval parkland. Their Midsummer Sale, on now until 30 Sept for new bookings only, sees you saving £1k on your venue hire fee on selected dates in June, July and Sept 2025. Just picture it: a ceremony&nbsp;in the Banqueting Hall of the Castle – or outdoors, on the lawns overlooking the lake or Tilting Lawn. Contact them for info.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-an-alternative-hen-or-stag-do">An alternative <a href="https://www.bootcamprevolution.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hen or stag do</a></h2>



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<p>Sticking with the wedding theme, Rayne’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bootcamprevolution.co.uk/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0tYJt-vuMgFX6wUN4bbfrj-aSYkQO-h6URCWdhp-VaXwmM-LfgcqHKTjI_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bootcamp &amp; Fitness Revolution</a>&nbsp;offer unique hen and stag dos that see you getting fitter in the process – win win, considering your big day’s on its way! The multi-award-winning personal training company sees you and your friends take part in their private, full scale obstacle course. It also includes games and other challenges, finishing off with a bottle of bubbly. Starts from just £12pp (10 people minimum) for 60 minutes of muddy fun. Get in touch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bootcamprevolution.co.uk/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0tYJt-vuMgFX6wUN4bbfrj-aSYkQO-h6URCWdhp-VaXwmM-LfgcqHKTjI_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for more info here</a>.</p>


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