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

Eight Ways To Inject Rural Relaxation Into Lockdown Life

Keeping safe and well is vital in these times of Coronavirus and although you may be on top of your physical fitness, how do you feel when it comes to mental health? With news bulletins 24/7, constant fear-mongering in the press and Whatsapp groups often turning into pits of negativity, we think that everyone could… Continue reading Eight Ways To Inject Rural Relaxation Into Lockdown Life

Lockdown brought us closer, quicker – literally

”We moved in together just hours before the lockdown was announced” For some folk, the prospect of being cooped up with only your immediate loved ones for company during the lockdown is testing enough. Add in all those little complexities, nuances, annoying habits and change of daily routines that come from ‘living together’ for the… Continue reading Lockdown brought us closer, quicker – literally

How Will’s wild walk with Hannah led to a wife

A love story of bothy hopping, torrential rain and a hike in the Highlands that Hannah will never forget Will’s wild walks. You’d be forgiven for thinking it was the title of a celebrity survival expedition challenge on Quest TV or even a late 80s candid family action comedy (Think Uncle Buck but with a… Continue reading How Will’s wild walk with Hannah led to a wife

Our Muddy Matches Locked Down Ways To Conquer These Famous Five Challenges

In Muddy Isolation, with our daily outdoor activity limited to essential excursions and just one form of exercise a day, you might feel that any planned challenges you’d set yourself for 2020 are now out of your reach. That marathon you’d intended to do? The Three Peaks challenge? Or how about that countryside triathlon you’d… Continue reading Our Muddy Matches Locked Down Ways To Conquer These Famous Five Challenges

How To Keep Motivated For Rural Online Dating During Lockdown

Dating at the moment is different. Sure, real life dates might not be on the cards but we love that this time at home may give you more time to make new countryside connections and really get to know someone via online dating. We know, though, that just like finding motivation to work or exercise… Continue reading How To Keep Motivated For Rural Online Dating During Lockdown

Long Distance Dating When You’re Isolating Apart

In the past few weeks, life as we know it has changed. We’re safe at home, but with the knowledge that we’re protecting ourselves and others by self-isolating comes the challenges of being apart from loved ones, family and friends. In today’s blog post we’re looking at how to make the best of this unique… Continue reading Long Distance Dating When You’re Isolating Apart

“Muddy Matches is a nice distraction from everyday life”

Key worker Kate ‘grateful’ for the normality and companionship she’s unearthed on Muddy Matches during lockdown. “Muddy Matches is a nice distraction from everyday life.” As a key worker working in a primary school, and as a single mum of nine years, Muddy Matches member Kate has certainly got her hands full at present –… Continue reading “Muddy Matches is a nice distraction from everyday life”

Miss England contestant reveals her muddy side in pursuit of love in the countryside

How a model Miss England contestant has revealed her country credentials to find her Mr Right with Muddy Matches A quick flick through the Instagram story of Muddy Matches’ latest member Anna Stacey and you’d not necessarily get under the real skin of the 21 year old who came third in Miss British Isles pageant… Continue reading Miss England contestant reveals her muddy side in pursuit of love in the countryside