It’s been all go at Muddy Matches HQ as we have been frantically ‘filing’ stacks of paper in dark little corners and washing 1970s coffee cups in order to welcome various “fabulous muddy people” for interviews in our beautifully kept offices. So Muddy Matches is growing and it’s all just a little bit exciting. You’ll… Continue reading We’ve Been Recruiting…
Author: Andrew Mitchell
Northants Evening Telegraph: “Country lovers have ball at aerodrome”
Click here to read this article about the Northamptonshire Young Countryside Alliance Young Thrusters Ball, which Muddy Matches helped to organise.
“Bringing the farm to your fork…”
We just came across this rather natty site, called The Local Food Directory. If you know any local producers, this might be a good website for them to be listed on. I’m sure we’re preaching to the converted, but here’s a bit more about what they do: “The Local Food Directory champions the best food… Continue reading “Bringing the farm to your fork…”
A TV Opportunity for the Boys
URGENT REQUEST (Deadline Sunday 5th August) A nice lady from ITV got in touch asking if we knew any single country boys who’d like to take part in a TV show they’re producing. Here’s what she said about the show: “The series takes two individuals who have very different lifestyles/different walks of life, and follows… Continue reading A TV Opportunity for the Boys
Northants Evening Telegraph: “Countryside Lovers Can Go to the Ball”
Click here to read this article about the Northamptonshire Young Countryside Alliance Young Thrusters Ball, which Muddy Matches helped to organise.
Out-Muddied
As most of you have probably heard, the organisers of The CLA Game Fair have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the show due to “adverse and worse than predicted weather”. Obviously, we’re gutted as that means no countryside dating show, no singles-themed drinks party, no straw bale speed dating and no sloe… Continue reading Out-Muddied
Get Your Gladrags On
Always up for a party, Muddy Matches is teaming up with the Northamptonshire Young Countryside Alliance to help organise their Young Thrusters Ball, which will take place at Sywell Aerodrome, Northants on Saturday 15th September. With dinner, a disco, indoor laser shooting and terrier racing, a bucking bronco and a spoof and a cash auction,… Continue reading Get Your Gladrags On
Do you want to be on TV?
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be on television? If so, read on…. A lady from Reef TV called us the other day regarding a new series they’re developing about the countryside and, apparently, they’re looking for young, good-looking ‘muddy’ types who might want to be a part of it. This is… Continue reading Do you want to be on TV?
Ever had a Sloegasm?
No, we’re not talking tantric sex here – a Sloegasm is, in fact, one of a number of tasty sloe gin cocktails recommended by our CLA Game Fair sponsor SLOE motion. We had a great night last week testing these babies out and, if you’re coming to the Game Fair, you’ll get the opportunity to… Continue reading Ever had a Sloegasm?
Lavender Shortbread
MasterChef 2007 finalist, Hannah Miles, is back with another delicious recipe: 4oz butter 1oz caster sugar 1oz lavender sugar (see below) 6oz “00” plain flour (also called Italian flour) Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Tip in the flour and mix to a soft dough with your hands. If the mixture… Continue reading Lavender Shortbread