Category: Muddy News

Thinking Differently; County Shows go virtual

Why going virtual is becoming the new showground for much loved county shows At Muddy Matches we always look forward to county show season with excitement. For many, the coming together at showgrounds to celebrate all aspects of agriculture, rural life and country pursuits is a mainstay in the social calendar; a chance to reacquaint… Continue reading Thinking Differently; County Shows go virtual

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

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

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?

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

Muddy fans delight as shooting grounds reopen

Pull! Phased reopening of shooting grounds will be welcome news to Muddy Matches members The CPSA – the National Governing Body of Clay Target Shooting in England – have this week confirmed that many of the 350+ clay shooting grounds and CPSA affiliated clubs can re-open across England following the easing of lockdown restrictions for… Continue reading Muddy fans delight as shooting grounds reopen

Muddy Endorsement #1 | Jenny, 43 – from Notts

I found just what I was looking for on Muddy Matches; my soulmate! | Jenny, 43 Jenny, a 43-year-old three-day eventer, living semi rurally in Nottinghamshire, says she would have lost hope of finding love had it not have been for online dating website, Muddy Matches. Now, a decade on after matching, and messaging, with… Continue reading Muddy Endorsement #1 | Jenny, 43 – from Notts