Author: Andrew Mitchell

Government Planning Reforms: Have your Say

Under the Coalition government’s proposed new planning rules, the UK countryside is under threat and the National Trust is campaigning to ask them to rethink.  On their website they say: “For decades our planning system has protected much loved places from harmful development. The Government’s reforms turn this on its head, using it as a… Continue reading Government Planning Reforms: Have your Say

Channel 4 Looking for Farming Families from the West Country

Channel 4 are looking for farming families from The West Country! Jack Whitehall is coming to the West Country with a new Channel 4 entertainment show and is looking for a local farming family to stay with. Are you a fun-loving family, proud of your West Country heritage?  Do you think you can show Jack… Continue reading Channel 4 Looking for Farming Families from the West Country

Photo Call – Puppy Mania at Muddy Matches

Inspired by this incredibly cute addition to the yard at our neighbours Dan DELSART Equestrian, we thought we would take this opportunity to share some of our favourite puppy pictures from our rural dating site Muddy Matches. Want to find out more about these furry friends?  Click on each image to be taken to the… Continue reading Photo Call – Puppy Mania at Muddy Matches

Farmers Weekly: “That’s a match”

‘Farmers Weekly joined 140,000 visitors for a showcase of the best in country sports and rural life’ writes Rachel Jones about this year’s CLA Game Fair.  Below is the piece that was written about our dating show and a couple of the members that took part.

I have nothing but praise for Muddy Matches…

“Hi,  Yes, it was a Muddy Match so thank you.  I live in Buxton and Keith lives in Nantwich.  We have been seeing each other for 18 months and we are really happy.  Keith is Irish and I have been over a couple of times to meet and see his parents and family.  I really appreciate… Continue reading I have nothing but praise for Muddy Matches…

We met on Muddy Matches…

“We met on muddy matches 2 and a half years ago and on 18th June 2011 tied the knot! At the time we met, I was living in Cardiff and Sam in Somerset. After 6 months of commuting to  Somerset every weekend we felt it was about time I moved to live with him and… Continue reading We met on Muddy Matches…

CLA Game Fair – Photos and Thank Yous

We’re back from another fantastic CLA Game Fair which this year was held in the grounds of the stunning Blenheim Palace. An action-packed couple of days as always, we were on site from Thursday morning getting the Muddy Matches motorhome in position and setting up our stand.  We were a bit scared as it chucked… Continue reading CLA Game Fair – Photos and Thank Yous