Author: Andrew Mitchell

Devon and Cornwall series makes timely return to Channel 4

Devon and Cornwall returns for a new series on Channel 4 Celebrating people rooted in rural communities, the first series of Channel 4’s ‘Devon and Cornwall’ proved to be a breath of fresh air when it aired last year. Now, right when the nation is in need of some wholehearted feel good and to breath… Continue reading Devon and Cornwall series makes timely return to Channel 4

Six Ways To Celebrate June The Muddy Way

Summer is here! And we could not be more delighted. Here at Muddy Matches HQ we can’t wait to get outdoors and make the most of the long summer days, and we’ve collected our favourite seasonal pastimes for you to enjoy, despite current Covid-19 restrictions. Have we missed off something you love? Take a moment… Continue reading Six Ways To Celebrate June The Muddy Way

Getting Over A Breakup In Lockdown

At Muddy Matches we pride ourselves on bringing people who love the countryside together. Whether you’re a farmer wanting a wife, a rural single looking for someone to share your love of the outdoors with you, or a town-dweller who years for a country life, we’ve matched 1000s of rural singles in the past. We’ve… Continue reading Getting Over A Breakup In Lockdown

Community spirit key to country pub revival

Forget automated ordering apps, country pubs deserve to trade on community spirit they have served so well from a distance during lockdown. We read an interesting article at the weekend which queried the logic of re-opening of pubs based upon the use of pre-booking apps and ‘new to market’ automated ordering systems rather than their… Continue reading Community spirit key to country pub revival

Socially Distanced Gifting For Your Muddy Match

Over the past ten weeks, many of us have really realised what’s important to us. From staying active and inspired by being in the countryside, to keeping up with loved ones, to getting back to basics and cooking from scratch, we all know what matters and what supports our wellbeing. We’re sure that you are… Continue reading Socially Distanced Gifting For Your Muddy Match

Nation set to re-explore as National Trust reopens sites

National Trust phased reopening sells out in hours as the public get ready to re-explore further afield The nation’s muddy appetite for a breath of fresh air out in the countryside has been invigorated during lockdown. The crisscrossing network of public footpaths, bridleways and country lanes have been awash with more people of all background… Continue reading Nation set to re-explore as National Trust reopens sites

Fancy grabbing a coffee?

Ground in due diligence, online daters over 40 favour coffee dates as their ‘go to’ first real life meet Conducted in the ‘good ol days’ of January 2020, recent research has confirmed that ‘grabbing a coffee’ is the go to ‘first real life meet’ for folk over 40 who meet online through dating apps or… Continue reading Fancy grabbing a coffee?

Have I Been Single For Too Long?

Why is it that in our culture, being single can sometimes mean that you’re at a disadvantage. From the well-meaning platitudes of relatives after having asked if you’ve met anyone yet then sympathetically telling you that ‘you’ll find someone one day’, to the linear romance stories that we’re fed on the TV, on film and… Continue reading Have I Been Single For Too Long?

Eight Things To Remember When You Date A Countryside Lover

For over ten years, we’ve been motivated by bringing countryside people together. Whether they’re out and out country lovers, or have just a teeniest smidgen of passion for the rural life in them, we’ve had thousands of #MuddyEverAfter couples find love on MuddyMatches.co.uk. But, to prepare you for life with a countryside lover, it’s important… Continue reading Eight Things To Remember When You Date A Countryside Lover