A full farmhouse English breakfast, a collection of vintage tractors and a drift of Oxford Sandy black pigs became a mud lovers best Valentine’s Day gift ever. “My Muddy Matches experience is something I cannot explain” Sofi says, with an infectious smile. “The happiest, most memorable thing happened to me on Valentines Day – and… Continue reading Sofi’s surprise Valentines message leads to marriage
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Get Yourself Out There – Wonderful Outdoor Swimming Spots
You can’t beat swimming outside. Surrounded by wildlife, you’ll feel at one with nature. Slipping in to the icy cold waters of a lake, river or outdoor pool is exhilarating, energising, meditative and makes you feel one hundred per cent alive. And that’s without even mentioning the mental health benefits and boost it gives to… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Wonderful Outdoor Swimming Spots
How CONNECT brings the ‘swipe good factor’ to Muddy Matches
How Muddy Matches’ CONNECT can provide the same light relief as ‘swipe, swipe, match’ online dating apps whilst self isolating. Is there a Muddy Matches app? It is a commonly asked question here at Muddy Matches HQ – and one we don’t sit on the paddock fence on when it comes to having a definitive… Continue reading How CONNECT brings the ‘swipe good factor’ to Muddy Matches
Muddy Matches shortlisted for 2020 ‘Rural Oscar’
Muddy Matches have been shortlisted for a coveted Countryside Alliance 2020 award – a full decade after winning their first ‘rural Oscar’. Muddy Matches was first awarded a rural Oscar in 2009 for its then game-changing efforts in connecting single folk in rural communities through matched country life background, lifestyle and a fondness for countryside… Continue reading Muddy Matches shortlisted for 2020 ‘Rural Oscar’
How Santa took the reins on our Muddy Matches first date | #DatingSanta
“Ah Santa, baby, you’ve barely touched it, as always.” Mary Christmas cuts a bemused figure from the first minute we meet her to talk Muddy Matches, first dates and the wisest investment she has ‘ever’ made to message her Mr Claus. A decorated tray of warm mince pies, a glass of sherry and a stray… Continue reading How Santa took the reins on our Muddy Matches first date | #DatingSanta
Dressed to Impress with #FieldtoFab
Work a typical 9 ’til 5 office job and it is fast approaching that ‘magical’ time of the year when the watercooler chat turns to the upcoming festivities; the ‘what to wear’ for the Christmas party is topic of choice. The debate of what constitutes ‘smart casual’ becomes AOB on meeting agendas. And as for… Continue reading Dressed to Impress with #FieldtoFab
Six Second Date Ideas
At Muddy Matches we understand the importance of a first date – the chance to put a real person to the messages and online dating profile and the opportunity to see if there is any chemistry there. So, once you have the first date and its associated first date nerves behind you, it’s time to… Continue reading Six Second Date Ideas
How Muddy Are You Really?
Over the past ten years, Muddy Matches has brought together thousands of rural singles who have found love through online dating. But how muddy do you have to be to find love with us? Our online dating is for all those country-minded people who don’t actually mind one thing: mud. It doesn’t matter whether you… Continue reading How Muddy Are You Really?
Nine Outdoorsy Summer Date Ideas
Summer is here! And if you’re lucky enough to have some time to get out dating then it would be a shame to waste the warmer, lighter evenings. Today’s Muddy Matches blog lists our very favourite ideas for summertime dating to get you away from the usual drinks and dinner rhythm. Remember; if you’re on… Continue reading Nine Outdoorsy Summer Date Ideas
Five Outdoorsy Date Ideas For May
Hands up if you don’t want your dates to be a let-down? Yep, we thought so! Want to break the ‘dinner date’ mould and make your second date truly memorable? Here at Muddy Matches we’ve put together our favourite ideas for second dates that are fun, outdoorsy and help you collect memories as a countryside… Continue reading Five Outdoorsy Date Ideas For May