Companionship and connections formed whilst online dating have a part to play in agriculture’s battle against poor mental health. Shocking statistics from a 2021 survey, published by the Farm Safety Foundation, have revealed that 88% of farmers aged under 40 rank poor mental wellbeing as the single biggest problem faced in agriculture and rural communities.… Continue reading Explore the mental wellbeing benefits of country life dating
Author: Andrew Mitchell
Creative thinkers give ‘wellies’ some well deserved love.
#Wellies randomly trend on Twitter after daily challenge inspires creative minds to unearth their muddy side. A super talented social community from all corners of the creative industry got hashtag #Wellies trending nationally on Twitter today, after a daily advertising challenge to promote wellington boots in an instinctive, fresh, new manner caught the imagination. OneMinuteBriefs,… Continue reading Creative thinkers give ‘wellies’ some well deserved love.
‘I’m besotted with British rural life. Now I want a country gent.’
Meet the single Canadian gal besotted with British rural life, and on the hunt for a country gent to enjoy it with. A self-tagged ‘straightforward’ Canadian gal, born and bred in beautiful east central Alberta, was so taken with the romance of quintessential British country life on a recent ‘solo walk about’ that she has… Continue reading ‘I’m besotted with British rural life. Now I want a country gent.’
Sometimes it pays to venture outside your comfort zone.
Taking a different approach to online dating inspires Alex to unearth her ideal muddy match in double quick time. A 58 year old springer spaniel-loving singleton from Gloucestershire says she ‘can’t quite believe her luck’ after unearthing, then connecting with, her muddy Mr Right whilst country life dating with Muddy Matches. Alex, who joined the… Continue reading Sometimes it pays to venture outside your comfort zone.
Vineyard volunteering offers a vintage date idea.
Vineyard Volunteering provides an outdoorsy Autumn date idea that is both different, but also a bit of time-honoured tradition. Many of the UK’s 770+ vineyards are, once again, looking for seasonal help to hand harvest their grapes, and from the larger producer to the 1-acre family run artisan sites, they welcome volunteers onto the 3,500… Continue reading Vineyard volunteering offers a vintage date idea.
Swapping details whilst online dating is a waiting game
“I hate this messaging system. Wanna WhatsApp me?” 8 tips to keeping the online dating ‘sprinter’ at arms length until you’re comfortable to swap details. “It would be easier if you just gave me your number?”Ah, the opening gambit of the online dating sprinter.We’ve all stumbled across a sprinter at one time or another whilst… Continue reading Swapping details whilst online dating is a waiting game
Ramblers GB rally for support from all walks of life.
Ramblers GB are rallying countryside enthusiasts and mud lovers everywhere to sign a petition that calls on the government to ensure everyone can have access to green space; no matter your location or walk of life. As seen in the flocks of mud loving singles choosing to unearth something new at Muddy Matches country life… Continue reading Ramblers GB rally for support from all walks of life.
Why #LoveLambWeek gets our muddy support.
September is upon us, and the month kicks off with 2021 Love Lamb Week (1-7 Sept) – one of the Muddy Matches team’s favourite weeks, and social campaigns, of the year. Love Lamb Week is an annual celebration that gives sheep farmers some timely, and most welcome, spotlight; this year promoting all the passion and… Continue reading Why #LoveLambWeek gets our muddy support.
Matching online brings stronger dating satisfaction
An international study into dating motivations have revealed that singletons who find love whilst online dating have stronger long-term intentions from the outset than those ‘grafted’ in real life. It puts to bed the misplaced idea that connections forged online produce relationships of lower quality with lower commitment levels, based on a carnal need and… Continue reading Matching online brings stronger dating satisfaction
Locked down puppy love can lead to more online matches
With dog ownership going through the roof during the various stages of lockdown, it is no real surprise that doggy selfies are on the up when it comes to being uploaded to online dating profiles too. It’s a trend we’ve definitely seen at Muddy Matches, and rather than be an er, bone of contention, it… Continue reading Locked down puppy love can lead to more online matches