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
Author: Andrew Mitchell
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
Vicky and Sam eye home comforts after lockdown
Setting up home together is first on the muddy bucket list after lockdown for Vicky and Sam. It’s been exactly a year to the day since horse lover Vicky and Sam went on their first date together after discovering they had so much in common whilst messaging on Muddy Matches. And its been an interesting… Continue reading Vicky and Sam eye home comforts after lockdown
Seven Questions To Ask Yourself When You Start Online Dating With Muddy Matches
Since the beginning of lockdown, we’ve seen a surge in the number of countryside daters hopping online to find love in the countryside. Contrary to what you might think, lockdown is actually a wonderful time to start online dating. With a lot of rural singles online, more time at home and opportunity to invest in… Continue reading Seven Questions To Ask Yourself When You Start Online Dating With Muddy Matches
Muddy Matches twist on virtual dates celebrated
Muddy Matches’ efforts to breathe fresh air and creativity into virtual dating during lockdown has been celebrated by ODA; the online dating industry’s regulating body. With dating from a distance – and video calls – now the ‘new normal’ for online daters and couples enduring lockdown apart, finding innovative ways to keep singletons keen and… Continue reading Muddy Matches twist on virtual dates celebrated
Muddy Matches blooms as manners matter to locked down daters
Muddy Matches blooms as new study reveals common courtesy and manners matter to locked down online daters. Looking for love in the lockdown has brought out the best of British manners with people displaying more patience and politeness as they date from a distance – according to new research by the Online Dating Association (ODA).… Continue reading Muddy Matches blooms as manners matter to locked down daters