Dorset knob noshing tradition proves an online hit via Zoom

Traditional Dorset eating contest draws wide entry and big crowds watching online Coronavirus may have put paid to the Olympics, Wimbledon, the British Grand Prix and Euro2020 – but there is one flagship British event on the ‘sporting’ calendar that has carried on regardless; that is the bastion of country life tradition that is Dorset’s… Continue reading Dorset knob noshing tradition proves an online hit via Zoom

Raise a glass to this member offer from Amps Wine Merchants

Enjoy a full bodied virtual ‘wine tasting’ video date featuring a specially curated case of wine from Amp Wine Merchants Muddy Matches have joined up with Amps Wine Merchants to offer members 2 specially curated cases of 6 quality wines to enjoy whilst dating from a distance during lockdown. Ideal for a virtual wine tasting… Continue reading Raise a glass to this member offer from Amps Wine Merchants

Shepherdess seeks her ‘muddiness’ lost in lockdown

“It’s now time to find my knight in shining Barbour” says shepherdess, and new Muddy Matches member, Suzie. An aspiring smallholder and part time shepherdess from Buckinghamshire has joined Muddy Matches on a quest to ‘fulfil all the muddiness’ she has had to forgo after lockdown put paid to her usual plans in the countryside.… Continue reading Shepherdess seeks her ‘muddiness’ lost in lockdown

Virtual ‘Cider Tasting’ Date

Enjoy a Virtual ‘Cider Tasting’ video date featuring 6 flavours of Saxby’s Cider (Member offer: 10% OFF + FREE Delivery with code: MUDDYMIXED20) Bored of Zoom quizzes and facetime chats? Here at Muddy Matches, we’ve put a muddy twist on video calls to make lockdown life just a little bit more appetising. Here’s an opportunity… Continue reading Virtual ‘Cider Tasting’ Date

Ruddy Muddy makeover for Captain Tom

Captain Tom gets the Ruddy Muddy art treatment to celebrate his 100th birthday At Muddy Matches HQ, we have long been admirers of the muddy artwork by Norfolk graf-filthy artist Rick Minns aka Ruddy Muddy. The mud artist, from Wymondham, paints on-trend themes, celebrities and topical messages of support into the mud on the back… Continue reading Ruddy Muddy makeover for Captain Tom

Muddy airing on BBC Radio Yorkshire

Muddy Matches talk love in the lockdown on BBC Radio Yorkshire Muddy Matches co-founder – and locked down mum of three – Lucy was on BBC Radio Yorkshire last weekend to discuss dating from a distance and lockdown online love on the popular Weekend Kitchen Table Talk show with presenter Liz Green (@Lizgreenlive). The interview… Continue reading Muddy airing on BBC Radio Yorkshire

Virtual Date – Get a grip on the rock face of Cuillin Ridge

Experience the climb up the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye. Ready for a rock climbing adventure as you ascend the steep cliffs and scree slopes of the Cuillin Ridge in the Cuillin Hills – but the view – encompassing the Isle of Skye, out west across the Highlands and the Small Isles to… Continue reading Virtual Date – Get a grip on the rock face of Cuillin Ridge

Virtual Date – 360° hot air balloon ride over Northern Ireland

Rise to the occasion on this 360 virtual date full of hot air. Fire up the gas burners, let them roar and get set to drift over the countryside of Northern Ireland in the basket of a hot air balloon. This serene 360° tour is great way to enjoy unparalleled views from 1000’S of feet… Continue reading Virtual Date – 360° hot air balloon ride over Northern Ireland

Could Belper’s ‘cattle cry’ against Covid-19 get any more muddy?

The Derbyshire Dales are alive with the sound of mooing as residents embrace the animal inside during lockdown. The Italians hold impromptu DJ’ing sessions into the early hours from their balconies. The Spanish serenade each other with traditional song from their windows… …and the residents of Belper, Derbyshire, well they make like cows and moo… Continue reading Could Belper’s ‘cattle cry’ against Covid-19 get any more muddy?

Lockdown doesn’t mean muddy love hunt has to halt

Love in the Countryside star dates from distance after being ‘inundated with interest’ on Muddy Matches. The hunt for muddy love doesn’t have to halt whilst in lockdown. That’s the message from Love in the Countryside contestant, and Muddy Matches member, Niall Cummings. In fact, he’s using the time wisely to get to know more… Continue reading Lockdown doesn’t mean muddy love hunt has to halt