LOCAL BUSINESSES SCOOP AWARDS Sponsored locally by Lightfoot Solicitors, readers of the award-winning lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos have been nominating and voting for their favourite independent businesses. Some of these offer handmade and hand-crafted pieces across 21 different lifestyle categories. Hero Brown, founder and editor-in-chief of Muddy Stilettos says: “I set up these awards 12 years ago to give local lifestyle indies a chance to shine. It’s been an honour to showcase these most creative, innovative lifestyle businesses across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, in partnership with our local sponsor Lightfoots Solicitors. The response to this year’s Muddy Awards has been incredible with thousands voting to support an amazing array of local businesses big and small.” https://muddystilettos.co.uk www.instagram.com/muddystilettos HANDMADE IN... Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire BUCKINGHAM & OXFORDSHIRE WINNERS: NORTH BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Best Destination Pub: Stag at Mentmore, a destination gastropub serving hand-cooked seasonal dishes using local ingredients. https://thestag.pub/food SOUTH BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Best Hotel: The Crazy Bear (Beaconsfield) provides accommodation in a selection of bedrooms independently decorated with a quirky theme. https://crazybeargroup.co.uk Best Florist: Blossom & Ivy (Prestwood) creates beautiful handmade floral bouquets and arrangements for weddings. www.blossomandivyflorist.co.uk Best Lifestyle Store: Grover (Great Missenden) sells beautiful things for the home and more including unusual gifts for weddings. www.instagram.com/grovergreatmissenden Best Farm shop/Deli: Peterley Manor Farm Shop (Great Missenden) is a family-run farm selling top-quality products from the local area. https://peterleymanorfarm.co.uk Best Bar: La Dolce Bolla (Marlow) is an expert in Italian-made wines. www.ladolcebolla.com Best Arts, Culture & Theatre: Jam Theatre Company (Marlow) is an independent theatre company creating their productions. www.jamtheatre.co.uk Best Local Food and Drink Producer: The Rebellion Beer Company (Marlow) provides beer fresh from the brewery. www.rebellionbeer.co.uk Best Restaurant: The Greyhound (Beaconsfield) specialises in home-cooked British food. https://greyhoundbeaconsfield.co.uk Best Wellbeing Specialist: The Grayston Clinic (Beaconsfield) offers bespoke therapy, advice and guidance. www.graystonclinic.com NORTH OXFORDSHIRE Best Boutique Stay: The Mirror Houses Kirtlington (Kirtlington) provides a woodland retreat on a family-run farm. https://themirrorhouseskirtlington.co.uk Best Casual Dining: The Pizza Boys (Bicester) is a mobile pizzeria delivering hand-cooked food. www.thepizzaboysbicester.com Best Children’s Business: Join the Band (Banbury). www.facebook.com/p/JOIN-The-BAND-Baby-PreschoolGigs-61557014036020 Best Event Venue: Stratton Court Barn (Bicester) is a barn wedding venue offering bespoke celebrations. www.strattoncourtbarn.co.uk Best Hair Salon: House of Hare Cotswolds (Chipping Norton). www.houseofhare.com WEST & CENTRAL OXFORDSHIRE Best Beauty Salon/Clinic: Liz Evans Beauty (Witney) is an award-winning salon offering an array of beauty treatments. https://lizevansbeauty.co.uk (Read more from Liz in our Beauty Q&A feature on page 89). Best Family Experience: The Story Museum (Oxford) perfect for fun family-moons in the area. www.storymuseum.org.uk SOUTH & EAST OXFORDSHIRE Best Cafe: Kali Cafe (Thame), a vegetarian cafe. www.kalicafes.com Best Sport & Fitness Instructor: Hester’s Outdoor Fitness & Lifestyle (Ardington) offers pilates, personal training, wellness events and more. www.hestersfitnesstraining.com (Read more over the page). Best Yoga/ Pilates Studio: Grace & Gravity (Wallingford) provides a tranquil space for yoga and well-being. www.graceandgravity.studio www.unsplash.com HANDMADE 43
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