Author: Andrew Mitchell

Muddy Matches and Farmers Weekly: Part One

Some of you might have seen the article about us in the May 25th edition of Farmers Weekly.  Previously, on the 15th April, we had spent a very amusing day with the FW journalists, Emily Padfield and Andrew Watts, at the Cotswold Hunt point-to point in Gloucestershire.    Our mission: to set Andrew up with… Continue reading Muddy Matches and Farmers Weekly: Part One

Farmers Weekly: “Love in the Mud”

There was a fabulous piece about us in Farmers Weekly by Emily Padfield and Andrew Watts. Click on the links below for the online version: Introduction Eligible young bachelor seeks muddy match – meet Farmers Weekly’s Andrew Watts Profile of Muddy Matches dating service The benefits of online dating – intrepid reporter Emily Padfield gives… Continue reading Farmers Weekly: “Love in the Mud”

Beans, Glorious Beans

It might be raining cats and dogs outside but it has been raining Jelly Belly beans in the Muddy Matches office this afternoon. Jelly Belly UK, one of our sponsors, has just sent over a big box of sample packets and, in an attempt not to munch them all ourselves, we’ll post a few packets… Continue reading Beans, Glorious Beans

British Sandwich Week

Did you know there was a British Sandwich Week?  No, neither did I, but apparently we’ve almost missed it as it runs from 13th to 19th May. What’s it all about then?  Well, according to the British Sandwich Association, we should be celebrating this great British institution, which is currently celebrating its 245th year of… Continue reading British Sandwich Week

Eat the Seasons

There are several good reasons why we should eat food that’s grown locally and is in season: it tastes nicer it’s often cheaper it’s a way of supporting your local economy it goes some way to reduce the amount of energy needed to grow and transport your food (and help reduce your carbon footprint) However,… Continue reading Eat the Seasons