Muddy Matched Helen aims to complete 100k charity challenge before the extra legwork of lambing begins A mud-loving farmer’s daughter from Thirsk in North Yorkshire, who met her gamekeeping husband whilst online dating with Muddy Matches nearly a decade ago, has taken on a marathon mission this month, all in the name of charity. Helen… Continue reading Thirsk farmer’s daughter goes the extra mile for charity
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Messageathon Raises Over £1400 for R.A.B.I.
The Muddy Matches Messageathon, which ran from 8th-14th December has raised £1431.90 for farming charity R.A.B.I. About the Messageathon R.A.B.I. was selected by a public vote (held in November) to become the recipient of a large donation from Muddy Matches. During the Muddy Matches Messageathon we agreed to donate 10p per message that was sent… Continue reading Messageathon Raises Over £1400 for R.A.B.I.
Join the Muddy Messageathon to Support R.A.B.I.
From 8th-14th December 2014 we will be donating 10p per message that is sent through the Muddy Matches messaging service to farming charity R.A.B.I. About R.A.B.I. A grant-making charity that provides confidential help to retired and working farming people in financial difficulty. Click through to their website to find out about all their work. What… Continue reading Join the Muddy Messageathon to Support R.A.B.I.
Vote for Your Favourite Farming Charity
We are running a charity messaging event and we need your help to choose the winning charity! We have selected three charitable organisations, which support the farming community, to be put forward to the public vote between 1st November and 30th November 2014. The chosen one will go on to receive 10p per message that… Continue reading Vote for Your Favourite Farming Charity
Charity: Victoria Sponge Bake Day
A friend of Muddy Matches tragically lost her 29-year-old daughter, Victoria earlier this year to a rare and aggressive form of cancer. In her memory, and to help fund cutting edge research and create initiatives designed to improve those currently suffering with cancer, Victoria’s family have set up a charity in her name called Victoria’s… Continue reading Charity: Victoria Sponge Bake Day
Use Your Old Boots to Protect the Countryside
Do you have a pair of old boots that are fit for the bin after one too many long walks in the great outdoors? Do you want to do your bit for the National Trust for Scotland?
Literary Festivals 2013
Although you may associate Muddy Matches with more muddy activities, “curling up with a good book” is a very popular activity with our members. In celebration of our book loving members and of World Book Day on 7th March 2013, here is a list of literary festivals in 2013 that are perfect for a date… Continue reading Literary Festivals 2013
Lucy’s Cycle Challenge – She Did It!
On Monday 18th June 2012, I (MM’s Lucy) embarked on a 1040 mile bike ride from Lands End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in Scotland. Along with my brother Andrew and two friends, Simon and Miles, we aimed to cycle roughly 100 miles a day for 10 days and end up at the glorified car park… Continue reading Lucy’s Cycle Challenge – She Did It!
Lucy’s Cycling Challenge
On Monday 18th June 2012, I (MM Lucy) will be embarking on a 1040 mile bike ride from Lands End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in Scotland. Along with my brother Andrew and two friends, Simon and Miles, I am aiming to cycle roughly 100 miles a day for 10 days and end up at… Continue reading Lucy’s Cycling Challenge
“Art in a Box” – Bringing Art Into the Countryside
Our friends at the RABI have come up with great new fundraising idea that also focuses on bringing art into the countryside. As RABI Regional Officer Milly Wastie explains, “the idea of ‘Art in the Box’ is to encourage farmers to clear out any spare loose boxes or stables they may have and turn them… Continue reading “Art in a Box” – Bringing Art Into the Countryside