Companionship and connections formed whilst online dating have a part to play in agriculture’s battle against poor mental health. Shocking statistics from a 2021 survey, published by the Farm Safety Foundation, have revealed that 88% of farmers aged under 40 rank poor mental wellbeing as the single biggest problem faced in agriculture and rural communities.… Continue reading Explore the mental wellbeing benefits of country life dating
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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 – 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
Virtual Date – Explore the Lake District on a 360° gyro tour
A flight of fancy! Explore the Lake District from 1600 feet up with this 360° Gyrocoptor tour of a virtual date. Take to the sky with your muddy match and enjoy a 360° birds eye view of the beautiful English countryside from your cockpit view of a gyrocoptor. Flying at 1,600 feet, explore the Forest… Continue reading Virtual Date – Explore the Lake District on a 360° gyro tour
Virtual Date – Canoe paddle to camp in the wilderness
Experience the tranquil waters together, then set up camp for the night just as the sun goes down. This 360 virtual date experience has been hand picked out by our Muddy Matches founder, Lucy and it’s one well worth going a little further afield into the middle of true winderness for, especially for a chance… Continue reading Virtual Date – Canoe paddle to camp in the wilderness
A dog’s love in lockdown can avoid us going barking mad
How a dog’s unconditional love and companionship can save you from going barking mad during lockdown (a guest blog extract from In the Country magazine feature: Dogs, Keeping us sane through lockdown) At Muddy Matches, we would certainly consider ourselves very much to be ‘dog’ people. On morning arrival, the sight of the farm’s dog… Continue reading A dog’s love in lockdown can avoid us going barking mad